Profit-Sharing Bonuses in Portugal — Tax Treatment and Deductibility

By Hugo Ribeiro, Certified Accountant · HVR Business Consulting

What Are Profit-Sharing Bonuses?

Profit-sharing bonuses (gratificações de balanço) approved at the AGM are taxed as IRS Category A in the year of payment. Deductibility for managing partners with ≥1% ownership is capped at twice their monthly salary (CIRC Article 23-A).

Social Security

Non-regular profit-sharing bonuses may be exempt from Social Security contributions.

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