Description
Register as Self-Employed in Portugal — The Right Way, From the Start.
Going freelance or working independently in Portugal is a smart move. But before you send your first invoice, you need to be properly registered as a self-employed worker — and getting it set up correctly from day one saves you a lot of headaches down the line.
Portugal’s self-employment system is straightforward once you know how it works. The tricky part is knowing which tax category applies to you, how to issue invoices legally, and what your obligations actually are. That’s exactly what Guyven takes care of.
What is this service? We handle your full registration as a self-employed worker (trabalhador independente) in Portugal — including setting up your green receipts (recibos verdes) and guiding you to the right tax category for your type of work. Whether you’re a freelancer, contractor, remote worker, or expat launching an independent career in Portugal, we get you set up properly and compliantly.
Who it’s for:
- 💻 Digital nomads working remotely for foreign clients who need to formalise their status in Portugal
- 🌍 Expats starting an independent career or going freelance after relocating
- 🔧 Freelancers and contractors offering services in Portugal who need to invoice clients legally
What we cover:
- Registration as a self-employed worker with the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT)
- Green receipt (recibo verde) system setup so you can issue invoices immediately
- Tax category guidance — we identify the correct activity code (CAE) for your profession
- Explanation of your tax obligations, simplified regime thresholds, and what to expect
- Clarity on VAT exemption eligibility and when it applies to you
Why it matters: Portugal’s simplified tax regime (regime simplificado) is genuinely one of the most favourable in Europe for freelancers — but only if you’re registered under the right activity code. Getting that wrong can mean paying more tax than you should, or worse, facing penalties later. We make sure you start on the right foot.
Everything is handled remotely, in English, with no trips to a government office required.
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