Portuguese Freelancer (Recibos Verdes) Registration
Get set up to invoice legally in Portugal — the recibos verdes, done for you.
Prices exclude 23% VAT, added at checkout where applicable.
We register you as self-employed in Portugal by opening your início de atividade (recibos verdes) on the Portal das Finanças under the simplified regime. Once done, you can issue legal invoices (green receipts) for your work. We guide you on the €15,000 IVA exemption threshold (Article 53) and on the social-security exemption that generally applies in your first year of activity.
Who this is for
- Freelancers, consultants and remote workers who need to invoice clients from Portugal
- Digital nomads and D8 applicants setting up a compliant self-employed status
- Anyone who wants their início de atividade opened correctly, with the right CAE and tax regime from the start
What you provide
- Your Portuguese NIF
- A clear copy of your passport or EU/EEA national ID
- The activity you will carry out (so we can select the correct CAE / activity code) and your expected annual turnover
What you receive
- Your active freelancer status (início de atividade) on the Portal das Finanças
- Confirmation of your registered activity (CAE), tax regime and IVA position
- You ready to issue legal invoices (recibos verdes) for your work
What happens after you order
1. Order & share details
Pay the fixed price and send us your NIF, ID and a short description of your activity through a secure link.
2. We prepare & register
We confirm the correct CAE and tax regime, explain the €15,000 Article 53 IVA threshold, and open your início de atividade on Finanças.
3. You are ready to invoice
We confirm your active status and explain how to issue your green receipts, plus what the first-year social-security exemption means for you.
Timeline: Usually 2–5 business days from the moment we have your NIF, ID and activity details; the registration itself is typically activated same-day once your information is complete.
Included in the price
- Selection of the correct CAE (activity code) and confirmation of the simplified regime
- Opening your início de atividade (recibos verdes) on the Portal das Finanças
- Guidance on the €15,000 IVA exemption threshold (Article 53) and the first-year social-security exemption
- Optional add-on: Social Security number (NISS) registration, bringing the total to €449
Not included
- Ongoing accounting, bookkeeping and tax filing (available as a separate monthly retainer)
- Social Security number (NISS) registration unless you add it (+€100, total €449)
- Any government charges that may apply to your specific case
Not sure this is the right service? Tell us your situation and we’ll point you to the right one. This is information and facilitation, not a guarantee of any immigration or tax outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a NIF before I register as a freelancer?
Yes. The início de atividade is opened against your Portuguese NIF, so you need it first. If you do not have one yet, we can obtain it for you as a separate service.
What is the €15,000 (Article 53) threshold?
Under Article 53, freelancers whose annual turnover stays below €15,000 can generally be exempt from charging IVA. We help you register on the correct footing; if you expect to exceed it, we explain what changes.
Do I pay social security in my first year?
A social-security exemption generally applies during the first year of activity as a new self-employed person. We explain how it works and when contributions begin so there are no surprises.
Do you also handle my monthly accounting?
This service gets you registered and ready to invoice. Ongoing accounting and tax filing are handled under a separate monthly retainer — ask us and we will quote it for your situation.