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rickbull673

Hey,


I am trying to arrange a move over to Portugal in summer 2025. I have been given the green-light by my company to be hosted in Portugal via an EOR.


However, the thought of potentially being taxed at 48% is a bit of a shocker! Does anyone know of any good companies that could provide me with some tax advice to see what my options are? Preferably someone in Portugal as I would assume it’s a little cheaper. Would need to someone that is used to dealing with UK to Portugal tax queries.


Thanks,

Rick

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JohnnyPT

Rick,


The application of income tax is not as you think.


https://www.doutorfinancas.pt/impostos/ … s-valores/


These are cumulative income rates, which is why the table shows the average rate (taxa media).


For example, if you earn 70 k/year:

- 1. you must subtract 4200 eur, and you pay no tax on this 4200 eur.

- 2. what's left over, you must subtract 8059 eur, and you pay 13% tax on this amount of 8059 eur.

- after subtract 1. and 2. you must subtract 12160 eur, and on this amount of 12160 eur you pay 22% tax

- and so on.


Here's 2 income tax simulators 2024:

https://www.pwc.pt/pt/servicos/fiscalid … r-irs.html


https://www.comparaja.pt/simuladores/simulador-irs


In addition, if you have a high value-added profession, you can apply for non-habitual resident status and pay a flat rate of 20 per cent for all of your income that is not subject to tax in the UK.

TGCampo

@rickbull673

Maybe try BDO. They organized my NHR a long time ago. Now that this perk has come to an end I am wondering what I will do afterwards. Portugal is a high tax country and they try to make the most of "us". A bit like we made the most of our NHR status. I still have not found the "right" tax advisor for this post NHR period.

juliajonesjy

@TGCampo

Thanks. Yes indeed, very high tax place even if you don't make a lot of money, the tax office taxes a big chunk !


Julia

REGGELIFE

AFM in Tavira are great people