Invoice maker for Portugal
Quotes and invoices for Portugal with your NIF, written in Portuguese.
Local rules
How invoicing works in Portugal
In Portugal, official invoices come from certified software or the Portal das Finanças, with an ATCUD and QR code. For quotes, pro formas and clients abroad, make a clear invoice here with your NIF and IVA, in Portuguese.
At a glance
Invoicing in Portugal
- Currency
- Euro (EUR, €)
- Tax
- IVA (imposto sobre o valor acrescentado)
- Tax number
- NIF (9 digits), with PT in front for EU business
- Registration
- Under article 53 of the IVA code, small businesses below the turnover limit can work without charging IVA. Check the current limit.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in Portugal must include
What the rules in Portugal ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- Issued with certified software or the Portal das Finanças (official invoices)
- A unique number with its ATCUD code, and the date
- Your name, address and NIF
- The client's name and NIF
- A description and quantity
- The price excluding IVA, the IVA rate and IVA amount
- The total, and the QR code on official invoices
Tax rates
IVA rates in Portugal
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (mainland) | 23% | Most goods and services |
| Intermediate | 13% | For example restaurants and some food |
| Reduced | 6% | For example basic food, books and medicines |
Good to know
Certified invoices
Official invoices in Portugal must come from AT-certified software or the Portal das Finanças, with an ATCUD code and a QR code. Use BillHeron for quotes, pro formas and clients abroad, next to those.
Recibos verdes
Freelancers (trabalhadores independentes) usually issue a fatura-recibo on the Portal das Finanças for each payment they receive.
Madeira and the Azores
The islands have their own, lower IVA rates: in Madeira the standard rate is 22%, in the Azores 16%.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with the Autoridade Tributária (Portal das Finanças) or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I issue invoices with any software in Portugal?
Official invoices must come from AT-certified software or the Portal das Finanças, with an ATCUD and QR code. BillHeron is useful for quotes, pro formas and invoices to clients abroad.
What are recibos verdes?
The receipts and invoices freelancers issue on the Portal das Finanças, usually a fatura-recibo for each payment. They replaced the old green paper receipts.
What is the IVA rate in Portugal?
On the mainland 23%, with 13% and 6% for certain goods and services. Madeira and the Azores have lower rates.
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