{"id":3539,"date":"2024-09-19T11:44:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T11:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/?page_id=3539"},"modified":"2024-10-12T12:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T12:57:28","slug":"how-to-become-a-freelancer-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/how-to-become-a-freelancer-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a freelancer in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-montoya-gutenberg-container content-row light-section small has-animation\" data-bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Portuguese-freelancer-e1709040332239.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4171 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Portuguese-freelancer-e1709040332239.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Portuguese-freelancer-e1709040332239-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Portuguese-freelancer-e1709040332239-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to become a freelancer in Portugal:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to become a freelancer (Independent Entrepreneur) in Portugal, being foreigners, you should be in Portugal on a valid legal visa, or maybe you exempt from a permit. Is eligible to become a freelancer after self-declaration(register) with Portuguese taxation &amp; finance department.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-box has-animation \" data-delay=\"0\"><div class=\"clapat-button-wrap parallax-wrap hide-ball\"><div class=\"clapat-button parallax-element\"><div class=\"button-border parallax-element-second\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1622838447.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-hover=\"Download PDF\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Documents:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>obtained a legal entry deceleration from SEF ( Portuguese immigration department)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIF(N\u00famero de Identifica\u00e7\u00e3o Fiscal or N\u00famero de Contribuinte) form Portuguese tax authorities,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold documents of the resident certificate (Junta) from local municipal corporation so-called (junta de freguesia)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having a personal bank account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PAN-Card-application.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4147 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PAN-Card-application.jpg 890w, https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PAN-Card-application-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PAN-Card-application-768x457.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before registration as freelances in Portugal:&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To opening your commercial (work) activity as a freelancer (self-employed), you should have a responsible company or person who already active in the tax department \u2018shall take your tax responsibilities &amp; declare to tax department that declaration duly prepared and attested by the notary before the approach to tax authorities (AT) of Portugal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>While opening self-employment activities in Portugal:&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While beginning the operation, you should mention here the service of your business\/work you will start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What meaning freelances in Portugal:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A freelancer means you can work or do any small business activates without registration as a limited company. As an independent, made services provider agreement instead of an employment contract while selling your product or services. It is also called Recebo Verde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of becoming a freelancer in Portugal:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freelancer in Portugal is exempt from social contribution for a year also exempt from IVA (VAT) up to 10000 euro in 2019 &amp; 12500 euro in 2020 sale\/services in a year. Social contribution lowest as compare depended employee (work contract with company) is calculated 1\/3 of your total wage as a base value to calculate 21.4% &amp; paid monthly\/quarterly. Freelancers freely work anywhere with any legit company &amp; person around the world. Freelances allowed to work as an employee (as a depended on the worker) and permit to open or become shareholders Portuguese companies. By the multi jobs, freelancers can enhance their IRS (Income Tax Return), which helps them bring their family members to Portugal or get loans from banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply (obtain) social security number (NISS) as freelancers:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The document of freelancer registration certificate issued by tax authority along-with others supporting documents as such Schengen visa, Portugal entry declaration with SEF, NIF (tax number), Junta (Address Registration proof), bank account, a response letter from sponsored company attested by a notary (Not required for EU\/EEA persons), Passport. The SSN (seguran\u00e7a social department) NISS number issued at the same moments you\u2019re requested.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply for a residency permit as freelancers In Portugal:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freelancers (self-employed) are considered active entrepreneurs in Portugal &amp; are legally eligible to apply for a residency permit under Portuguese immigration article 89. Here is the step-by-step process for residency permission as freelancers in Portugal article 89\u201d&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1568289122.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STEP BY STEP RESIDENCE PERMIT ARTICLE 89<\/a>. The processing time to obtained residency in Portugal under the same law take 6-8 months; there is no separate slot or time for self employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to close your freelancer activities in Portugal:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any time you wish to close the freelancer activity, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt\/\">https:\/\/www.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt\/<\/a> Portugal tax authority department &amp; request to close it irrespective of any of your outstanding tax liabilities. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-box has-animation \" data-delay=\"0\"><div class=\"clapat-button-wrap parallax-wrap hide-ball\"><div class=\"clapat-button parallax-element\"><div class=\"button-border parallax-element-second\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1590836198.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-hover=\"FAQ FREELANCER DOWNLOAD  PDF\">FAQ FREELANCER DOWNLOAD  PDF<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ FREELANCER (SELF EMPLOYED)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Can I work in Portugal as a freelancer (self-employed)?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Yes,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201canyone arriving in Portugal on Schengen visa, obtaining legal entry from SEF, NIF (account number from finance department), and having a bank account is eligible to register with the finance department as a freelancer (self-employed).<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Being a foreigner, can I open my self-employment activities himself with tax authorities?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>No \u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>You should find a company or person for your responsibility who shall give your guarantee to the tax department that guarantees latter duly prepared and attested by the notary.<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Without mention the activities code, can I start my activities (work) in Portugal?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>No<\/em><\/strong><em> \u201cWhile opening the activity, you should mention here the activity of your business\/work you are going to start, and a code of this activity shall be mention in your registration document.<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What meaning freelances in Portugal?<\/em><\/strong> <em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A freelancer means you can work or do any small business activates without registration as a limited company as an independent, made services provider agreement instead of an employment contract while selling your product or services. It is also called Recebo Verde.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>How much social security contribution has to pay each month while active as freelances in Portugal?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Freelancer in Portugal is exempt from social contribution for a year. In case wish to Social contribution lowest as compare depended employee (work contract with company) is calculated 1\/3 of your total wage as a base value to calculate 21.4% &amp; paid monthly\/quarterly.<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>How much (IVA) VAT has to pay each month while active as freelances in Portugal?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Freelancers exempt from IVA (VAT) up to 10000 euro in 2019 &amp; 12500 euro in 2020 sale\/services in a year.<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If I am an active freelancer in Portugal, can I join others\u2019 jobs\/businesses as independent activists?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Freelancers freely work anywhere with any legit company &amp; person around the world. Freelances allowed working as an employee (as a depended on the worker) and permitted to open or become shareholders Portuguese &amp; overseas companies.<\/em> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>When do I need to pay taxes as freelancers in Portugal?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>It is paid monthly\/quarterly\u201d Recebo Verde (Invoice of the work done during the month) is prepared every month consolidated or as per your work, and based on your total income, the tax is calculated subject to the exemption amount.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Can I apply for social security (NISS) number as a freelancer in Portugal?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Yes<\/em><\/strong><em> \u201cwith the document of freelancer registration certificate issued by tax authority along-with others supporting documents as such Schengen visa, Portugal entry declaration with SEF, NIF (tax number), Junta (Address Registration proof), bank account, a response letter from sponsored company attested by a notary (Not required for EU\/EEA persons), Passport. The SSN (seguran\u00e7a social department) NISS number issued at the same moments you\u2019re requested.<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>How must take time to obtain social security number as freelancers in Portugal?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The SSN (seguran\u00e7a social department) NISS number issued at the same moments you\u2019re requested subject to needful documents.<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Can I apply for the residency permit application as a freelancer in Portugal?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Yes <\/em><\/strong><em>\u2018Freelancers (self-employed) are considered active entrepreneurs in Portugal and are legally eligible for a residency permit under Portuguese immigration article 89. Here is the step-by-step process for residency permission as freelancers in Portugal article 89\u201d STEP BY STEP RESIDENCE PERMIT ARTICLE 89 click here <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownportugal.eu\/uploads\/files\/1568289122.pdf\">https:\/\/www.crownportugal.eu\/uploads\/files\/1568289122.pdf<\/a><em>. The processing time to obtained residency in Portugal under the same law take 6-8 months; there is no separate slot or time for self employees.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What documents need to apply for a residence permit under article 89 as a self employer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Schengen visa\u201d maybe you are exempt from visa and permit.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Entry declaring proof on Portugal territory<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>NIF (Portugal personal tax number)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Home address registration certificate (Junta)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bank account<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Proof of open activities in tax authorities<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>SSN Social security Number (NISS)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Police Clarence certificate from your native country or residence country<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Social contribution proof<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>No debits declaration from social and tax departments<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>May immigration officer ask for additional documents.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Proof of contract and agreement for services and products sale&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Can I manage my accounting and tax work myself?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Yes,\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>Recebo Verde and social security, tax declaration (Pagamento) can be prepared himself, but hiring an accountant his much better to keep accounting by law.<\/em> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What is the processing time to obtain residency permits under freelancer activities?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Processing time to get residence permit under article 89 is nearly 6-8 months\u201d there is no separate slot on immigration portal.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Can I call my family to Portugal if I am an actives freelancer in Portugal?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Yes,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;your family can accompany or call the latter of your residence status in Portugal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Can I close my freelancer activities at any time?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Yes,<\/strong> any time you wish to close the freelancer activity, for closing, visit the finance\/tax Office and request to close it irrespective of any of your outstanding tax Liabilities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3539","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3539"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4175,"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3539\/revisions\/4175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberdesignpk.com\/crownportugol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}