Portugal · Approximate
Portugal Salary Calculator
Calculate Portuguese take-home pay with progressive IRS and 11% social security.
VAT rate: 23%Total deductions
Portugal taxes employees with progressive IRS (13%–48%) plus 11% social security. Sole traders pay IRS on 75% of income with higher social security; companies pay 17% corporate tax and 28% dividend tax. The top IRS band (48%) sits just above the UK's 45%, but the NHR/IFICI regime's 20% flat tax can make Portugal cheaper for eligible UK expats.
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- Social security caps
- Employee social security (11%) is uncapped; the NHR/IFICI regime offers 20% flat tax for eligible roles.
- Residency (183-day rule)
- Portuguese residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule determines residency.
- Double taxation treaties
- Portugal has double taxation treaties with the US, UK and most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my net salary?
Portugal taxes employees with progressive IRS (13%–48%) plus 11% social security. Sole traders pay IRS on 75% of income with higher social security; companies pay 17% corporate tax and 28% dividend tax. The top IRS band (48%) sits just above the UK's 45%, but the NHR/IFICI regime's 20% flat tax can make Portugal cheaper for eligible UK expats.
What are the social security caps?
Employee social security (11%) is uncapped; the NHR/IFICI regime offers 20% flat tax for eligible roles.
When do I become a tax resident?
Portuguese residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule determines residency.