Portugal reinforces its position as a destination of choice for qualified professionals with the launch of NHR 2.0, formally designated as the Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (IFICI).

If you’re international talent thinking of settling in Portugal—or a Portuguese person returning from abroad—it’s natural to ask: should I take advantage of the Youth IRS (IRS Jovem) or register for the IFICI (Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation)?

A modern, fair, and transparent tax system can be a powerful driver of economic growth and social cohesion. However, in Portugal, its high complexity and constant legislative changes are hindering this potential.

Declaring remuneration to Social Security is a monthly obligation for all employers. To ensure the correct and timely fulfillment of this responsibility, the Order of Certified Accountants (OCC) launched a new version of its Practical Guide on the topic in June 2025. FA Accounting summarizes the key points here to help your company stay in compliance.

The Portuguese government has announced a new IRS (personal income tax) cut for 2025, which will have a direct impact on the monthly income of millions of families. The measure, to be applied starting in September or October, provides for a reduction of between 0.4% and 0.6% in IRS rates, with immediate effects on taxpayers’ wallets — but also with future implications for IRS refunds.

In 2023, Portuguese taxpayers took a significant step towards fiscal transparency in the crypto asset sector. According to data from the Ministry of Finance, released by Expresso, over 500 residents in Portugal declared €57 million in capital gains related to the sale of crypto assets, reflecting the impact of new tax rules introduced in the 2023 State Budget.