A VAT refund guide to Portugal
How to get VAT Refunds from Portugal for your business
Are you looking for more information of VAT in Portugal? Read on to learn everything there is to know about VAT regulations in Portugal.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Portugal VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Which countries have reciprocity with Portugal?
All EU countries, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the United Kingdom Taxable persons from other third countries can also ask for a refund under the 13th Directive when they present a certificate issued by their tax administration stating their status as taxable persons of a turnover tax in their home country, declaring that Portuguese taxable persons have in that country the right to obtain a refund of the turnover tax
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What expenses are claimable in Portugal?
Entertainment
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
6%
Restaurants
23% & 13%
Events
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
23%
Training Courses & Seminars
23%
Travel Related
Car Rental
23%
Fuel
23%
Public Transport
6%
Taxis
6%
General Expenses
Goods
23%
Inter-company charges
23%
Office Expenses
23%
Marketing Costs
23%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
23%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Portugal?
January - December of previous year for all countries
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Portugal?
30 September for all countries
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Portugal?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 6 months for EU businesses and up to 10 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from Portugal
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