Get setup with Portugal's ultimate freelancer stack

Self-employed individuals in Portugal must use the government portal for everything, from raising invoices to mandatory monthly VAT filing. We automate all your obligations in Portugal and give you a dedicated tax lawyer. Stay compliant and focus on your best work.

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€165

monthly

What's Included

Transparent pricing and thoughtfully crafted packages, for every setup.

  • Initial consultation call

  • Dedicated tax attorney

  • Self employed registration

  • Issue green receipts (invoices)

  • Quarterly VAT filing

  • Monthly VAT filing

  • Mandatory social security filing

  • Income tax declaration

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Why use Touchdown? We support you through the whole setup

All freelancer/self-employed customers receive a personal, 5-star service —because we're doing it alongside you.

1

Book a free introduction call with our in-house tax lawyers

2

Receive a tax and accounting plan, tailored to your needs and goals

3

We'll register you as self-employed and start filing immediately

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Deep Expertise From the Touchdown Team

Everything you need to know about being self-employed in Portugal

The benefits of Touchdown's Freelancer Setup

Touchdown is built by a remote team across Portugal and the UK. We're committed to helping others access Portugal's self-employed status to bring your work with you as you relocate.

Keep Doing What You Love

Bring your existing career and work with you to Portugal.

Fully Managed Service

Effortlessly stay compliant - focus on your work whilst we do all your monthly filing.

Optimised Tax Setup

Portugal's regime for freelancers is very tax efficient. And that's without IRS Jovem or the NHR 2.0.

We have h😄ppy customers

500+ customers from all walks of life have already turned to Touchdown to support them in finding a new base.

Your most common questions, answered

FAQs

  • Absolutely! Contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your situation

  • Yes! Like all expenses related to your activity, you can claim a refund on all VAT you’ve paid.

  • Communication with your dedicated account manager is done by e-mail. This ensures you always have clear and personalised guidance. You can also request a WhatsApp group with the Touchdown team if preferred.

  • Book a Tax Consultation with us. Our Head of Taxation will personally get a full grasp of your situation and inform if you should enroll yourself as a freelancer, consider a NHR 2.0 set up, if you qualify for the Under 35 regime and every possibility available.

More questions to ask? Reach out to our responsive team.

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Portugal, your new base

Make your dream of relocating a reality with the help of our expert team. We handle the paperwork and legalities, so you can focus on embracing your new adventure. Begin your journey now!

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