Green Receipts Simulator 2026

Calculate your IRS and Social Security contributions as a self-employed worker (recibos verdes) in Portugal for 2026. Enter your annual income to see total tax burden and net earnings.

Tax Rules for Self-Employed Workers in Portugal (2026)

  • IRS withholding: 25% for liberal professions, 11.5% for other services
  • Social Security: 21.4% on 70% of invoiced value (services)
  • VAT exemption: exempt up to €14,500/year (Art. 53 VAT Code)
  • Simplified regime: available up to €200,000/year turnover

Self-employed workers in Portugal pay Social Security on a monthly basis, calculated on the previous quarter's income. The first 12 months are exempt from Social Security contributions.

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