Create a professional invoice for Portugal in EUR, with VAT calculated at 23%. Below you’ll find what an invoice in Portugal must include, current rates and local rules — plus a free generator already set up for Portugal.
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| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
|---|---|
| Consumption tax | VAT |
| Local name | Imposto sobre o Valor Acrescentado (IVA) |
| Standard rate | 23% |
| Reduced rates | 13%, 6% |
| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY (e.g. 28/10/2026) |
| Keep invoices for | 10 years |
| Registration / small-business threshold | €15,000 annual turnover (art. 53 CIVA) |
Make sure every invoice you issue in Portugal includes:
This is what a typical invoice looks like with EUR amounts and IVA applied. Create your own in the generator — your data never leaves your browser.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services (hours) | 10 | 73,00 € | 730,00 € |
| Website design | 1 | 1000,00 € | 1000,00 € |
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The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%. Reduced rates of 13%, 6% apply to certain goods and services.
Generally yes, once you are registered for VAT. Businesses below the registration or small-business threshold (€15,000 annual turnover (art. 53 CIVA)) usually do not charge VAT — in that case don’t show it on the invoice and, where required, state the exemption.
Invoices in Portugal are normally issued in Euro (EUR). You can usually invoice in a foreign currency, but many tax authorities require the tax amount to also be stated in the local currency.
Keep copies of all issued and received invoices for at least 10 years.
Key elements include: Sequential number within a series communicated to the tax authority, and the ATCUD code; Invoice date; Names, addresses and tax numbers (NIF) of seller and buyer; Quantity and customary description of goods or services; Price excluding VAT, VAT rate(s) and VAT amount.
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Create an invoice for Portugal — free⚠️ General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and may depend on your situation — confirm with a local tax adviser or the tax authority. Last reviewed October 2026.
