Freelancing in Portugal After NHR: 2026 Tax, IFICI, and Social Security
If you are considering freelancing in Portugal in 2026, split the question in two. One lane is ordinary freelancer setup: opening activity, issuing invoices, handling VAT, filing IRS, and understanding Seguranca Social. The other is special tax status. Both need attention, but treating them as the same decision can lead you to price work, relocate, or choose clients on the wrong assumption.
