English speaking accountants in Portugal

Tax and VAT Representation Services

The representative services can include:

 

• Tax advice and compliance
  We specialise in providing expatriates and non residents with tax advice and in preparing their tax returns.
  
  We are also able to provide tax advice and assistance in the preparation of tax returns for national companies and sole traders.
  
  Our approach is to gain a complete understanding of the client's affairs at an initial meeting in order that we can propose a solution which optimises their tax position.
  
  We are also able to provide tax litigation services should the client require this.
  
  Should a client require tax advice relating to other countries we are able to assist through contacts with network of advisors placed in other countries which we have built up over the years.

 

Tax representation services​

• We are able to act as the tax representatives for non-resident individuals who have purchased property in Portugal which includes obtaining tax numbers for them, dealing with the local property tax assessments and arranging payment of their taxes. This includes filing their income tax declarations if the non-resident individuals or companies sold their property or obtained rental income from it.
  
  Although it is no longer obligatory for EU resident individuals who own property in Portugal to nominate a tax representative it can be beneficial for the client in that we can act as an authorised intermediary between the client and the tax authorities to ensure that any issues raised are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner.
  
  We can also provide in the case of the sale of a property by an expatriate a simulation of how much capital gains tax will have to be paid.
   

VAT Representation and Services​

• We can act as the VAT representatives of non resident entities which are required to register in Portugal for VAT. At present in Portugal it is not obligatory for EU resident companies to appoint a VAT representative when they register here for VAT. However we find that by appointing a representative this enables the client's interests to be better defended in the case of any dispute with the tax authorities. In the case of non EU resident companies it remains an obligation to appoint a tax representative if the client needs to register for VAT in Portugal.

  We provide VAT reporting services for these non resident entities so that they are able to comply with their tax obligations in a timely and tax efficient manner.

  Through our VAT consultant we can provide advice on whether it is necessary for a non resident entity to register for VAT in Portugal under the terms of the Portuguese VAT regulations.

  We have a lot of experience in registering and handling the reporting requirements of non resident companies involved in E-Commerce to Portuguese customers which have exceeded the distance selling limits. 

  We also assist in VAT reimbursement claims under the 6 and 13 VAT Directive. In addition we can also prepare intra-stat documentation in respect of intra-community acquisitions or transmissions.