Self-Employment

Be your own boss! Find out how to freelance or start your own business in Portugal, including how to manage the administrative basics of self-employment successfully.

Portugal company registry: how to register a company

If you’re ready to set up a company in Portugal, the registry step can be fast. The harder part for many expat founders is choosing the right entity, getting the right tax numbers, and lining up the follow-up filings in the right order. Foreigners can usually register a Portuguese company, including a one-person company, and […]

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Best apps to make money in Portugal (2026 guide)

Not every app that promises extra cash pays enough once you account for fees, tax, time, and any setup costs. The options that usually clear that bar fall into four groups: skilled remote work, local gig work, secondhand selling, and small survey income. That reality check matters because this shortlist is organized by use case, […]

How to start a business in Portugal

Thinking of starting a business in Portugal? We cover everything from legal structures and taxes to registration fees and business culture.

Tips for becoming a freelancer in Portugal

From setting up your business to taxes and social security, we explain how to become a freelancer or self-employed in Portugal.

Corporate tax in Portugal

Companies in Portugal must pay Portuguese corporate tax on their profits. Read on to find out how it works, including advice on how to file and what credits are available.

Self-employed tax in Portugal for freelancers in 2026

Are you self-employed in Portugal? Find out how the tax system works with our expert guide to taxes for freelancers and self-employed workers in Portugal.