Accounting for an Alojamento Local (AL — Portugal's short-term rental regime) costs between €60 and €400 per month in 2026. Under the simplified regime (Category B), accounting and tax support for a single AL typically costs €60 to €150/month. With organised accounting — mandatory above €200,000 of annual income, or by option — the cost rises to €150 to €400/month. At HVR, AL support starts at €125/month for one unit and goes up to €350/month for multiple ALs or a hostel.
AL accounting prices in 2026: comparison table
| AL profile | 2026 market price | What it typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Single AL, simplified regime | €60–€150/month | Category B tax framework, VAT, Anexo B of the IRS return, e-fatura |
| AL with organised accounting | €150–€400/month | Full accounting, Certified Accountant, financial statements |
| Multiple ALs / hostel | €250–€400/month | Platform reconciliation, multiple RNAL registrations, VAT management |
Category B vs Category F: what changes in cost
Alojamento Local is always Category B for IRS (personal income tax) purposes — a business activity. Under the simplified regime, taxable income is calculated using a coefficient of 0.35 (house or apartment) or 0.50 in containment zones. This requires registering a business activity, handling VAT and filing Anexo B — and that is what generates the monthly accounting cost.
Long-term rental is Category F: rents taxed autonomously at 25%, with no activity registration and no accountant required. Anyone comparing AL with long-term rental should factor in the compliance difference: €60 to €300/month in accounting for an AL versus practically zero under Category F. On the other hand, AL lets you deduct operating costs (under the organised regime) and, as a rule, generates higher gross income.
Simplified regime vs organised accounting
- Simplified (up to €200,000/year): taxes 35% of gross income (50% in a containment zone). Cheaper accounting: €60–€150/month. Recommended when actual expenses are low.
- Organised (mandatory above €200,000, or by option): taxes actual profit, deducting platform commissions, cleaning, depreciation and interest. Costs €150–€400/month and requires a Certified Accountant — but when expenses exceed 65% of income, it pays for itself.
What makes the price vary
- Number of units and RNAL registrations: each additional unit typically adds €25 to €75/month.
- VAT: accommodation at 6%, with the artigo 53.º exemption (Article 53, VAT Code) up to €15,000/year. Once the threshold is exceeded, periodic VAT returns add to the monthly workload.
- Platforms: reconciling Airbnb, Booking and direct payments (commissions, fees, currency conversions) is what consumes the most hours in a multi-unit AL.
- Containment zone: the 0.50 coefficient and local rules demand a more careful tax framework.
- Invoicing and guests: issuing invoice-receipts, municipal tourist taxes and guest reporting.
How much it costs at HVR
| HVR service | 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Single AL (one unit) | from €125/month |
| Multiple ALs / hostel | up to €350/month |
The monthly retainer includes the tax framework (Category B, coefficients, containment zone), management of the 6% VAT and the artigo 53.º exemption (VAT Code), Anexo B of the IRS return and invoicing support. The price is fixed in writing before we start. Hugo Ribeiro (OCC no. 64356, since 2000) serves more than 200 clients from Parque das Nações, Lisbon — several of them AL operators.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Alojamento Local accounting cost in 2026?
€60 to €150/month under the simplified regime; €150 to €400/month with organised accounting. At HVR: from €125/month (single AL) up to €350/month (multiple units/hostel).
Is Alojamento Local Category B or Category F for IRS?
Category B, with a coefficient of 0.35 (0.50 in a containment zone). Long-term rental is Category F, taxed at 25% and with no accountant needed — €60 to €300/month less in compliance costs.
Do I need organised accounting for my AL?
Only above €200,000/year or by option. It costs €150 to €400/month, versus €60 to €150/month under the simplified regime.
Does an Alojamento Local pay VAT?
Yes, 6% on accommodation, with the artigo 53.º exemption (VAT Code) up to €15,000/year. VAT management is included in the HVR retainer from €125/month.
How much does accounting for a hostel or several ALs cost?
€250 to €400/month on the market; at HVR, up to €350/month with the price fixed in writing.
Do you run an AL and want to know exactly how much you will pay for accounting? Request a quote from HVR — we reply with a fixed price. +351 965 463 618 · info@hvr.pt