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If you wish to become a freelancer (Independent Entrepreneur) in Portugal, being foreigners, you should be in Portugal on a valid legal visa, or maybe you exempt from a permit. Is eligible to become a freelancer after self-declaration(register) with Portuguese's taxation & finance department. 

Documents:

• obtained a legal entry deceleration from SEF ( Portuguese immigration department)

• NIF(Número de Identificação Fiscal or Número de Contribuinte) form Portuguese tax authorities, 

• Hold documents of the resident certificate (Junta) from local municipal corporation so-called (junta de freguesia) 

• Having a personal bank account 

  Before registration as freelances in Portugal: 

  To opening your commercial (work) activity as a freelancer (self-employed), you should have a responsible company or person who already active in the tax department ‘shall take your tax responsibilities & declare to tax department that declaration duly prepared and attested by the notary before the approach to tax authorities (AT) of Portugal. 

  While opening self-employment activities in Portugal: 

  While beginning the operation, you should mention here the service of your business/work you will start. 

  

  What meaning freelances in Portugal:  

  A freelancer means you can work or do any small business activates without registration as a limited company. As an independent, made services provider agreement instead of an employment contract while selling your product or services. It is also called Recebo Verde.

  Benefits of becoming a freelancer in Portugal:

  Freelancer in Portugal is exempt from social contribution for a year also exempt from IVA (VAT) up to 10000 euro in 2019 & 12500 euro in 2020 sale/services in a year. Social contribution lowest as compare depended employee (work contract with company) is calculated 1/3 of your total wage as a base value to calculate 21.4% & paid monthly/quarterly. Freelancers freely work anywhere with any legit company & person around the world. Freelances allowed to work as an employee (as a depended on the worker) and permit to open or become shareholders Portuguese companies. By the multi jobs, freelancers can enhance their IRS (Income Tax Return), which helps them bring their family members to Portugal or get loans from banks.

  How to apply (obtain) social security number (NISS) as freelancers:

  The document of freelancer registration certificate issued by tax authority along-with others supporting documents as such Schengen visa, Portugal entry declaration with SEF, NIF (tax number), Junta (Address Registration proof), bank account, a response letter from sponsored company attested by a notary (Not required for EU/EEA persons), Passport. The SSN (segurança social department) NISS number issued at the same moments you’re requested.  

  
   How to apply for a residency permit as freelancers In Portugal:  

  Freelancers (self-employed) are considered active entrepreneurs in Portugal & are legally eligible to apply for a residency permit under Portuguese immigration article 89. Here is the step-by-step process for residency permission as freelancers in Portugal article 89” STEP BY STEP RESIDENCE PERMIT ARTICLE 89. The processing time to obtained residency in Portugal under the same law take 6-8 months; there is no separate slot or time for self employees.

  How to close your freelancer activities in Portugal:

  Any time you wish to close the freelancer activity, visit https://www.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/ Portugal tax authority department & request to close it irrespective of any of your outstanding tax liabilities.

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