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Calendar · 2026

Portuguese tax deadlines, at a glance.

Every Portuguese tax deadline that matters in 2026 - IRS, IVA, Social Security, IMI, e-Fatura - with what it means in plain English. Bookmark this page; come back the first of every quarter.

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2026 at a glance

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IRS (income tax) IVA (VAT) Social Security IMI (property tax) IUC (vehicle tax) e-Fatura IFICI / NHR

March 2026

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December 2026

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IUC (vehicle tax) is variable per owner - due in your birth month each year, not shown on this calendar. IFICI re-validation and the 2026-receipts e-Fatura deadline fall in 2027 and are listed below.

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All 2026 deadlines, by category

IRS (income tax) 2

  • IRS Modelo 3 deadline

    in 47 days

    Last day to submit your annual personal income tax declaration for 2025. Late submissions face fines €25–€100+ plus interest.

    Applies to: Anyone who was a PT tax resident in 2025

    Tue 30 June 2026

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  • IRS payment deadline (if owed)

    in 109 days

    If your IRS settlement shows tax owed, this is the deadline to pay or set up direct debit. Late payment: 4% annual interest.

    Applies to: Anyone whose annual IRS settlement is in debit

    Mon 31 August 2026

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IVA (VAT) 3

  • IVA Q1 declaration & payment

    in 11 days

    Trimestral VAT return for January-February-March 2026. Filed and paid via Portal das Finanças. Most freelancers above €15k revenue file quarterly.

    Applies to: VAT-registered freelancers and businesses (trimestral regime)

    Mon 25 May 2026

  • IVA Q2 declaration & payment

    in 103 days

    Trimestral VAT return for April-May-June 2026.

    Applies to: VAT-registered freelancers and businesses (trimestral regime)

    Tue 25 August 2026

  • IVA Q3 declaration & payment

    in 195 days

    Trimestral VAT return for July-August-September 2026.

    Applies to: VAT-registered freelancers and businesses (trimestral regime)

    Wed 25 November 2026

Social Security 2

  • SS quarterly declaration (Apr-Jun 2026)

    in 78 days

    Declare gross income for Q2 at Segurança Social Direta.

    Applies to: Recibos verdes (self-employed)

    Fri 31 July 2026

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  • SS quarterly declaration (Jul-Sep 2026)

    in 170 days

    Declare gross income for Q3 at Segurança Social Direta.

    Applies to: Recibos verdes (self-employed)

    Sat 31 October 2026

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IMI (property tax) 3

  • IMI 1st installment

    in 17 days

    Annual property tax. Single payment if total ≤ €100. Split if higher: this is installment 1.

    Applies to: Anyone owning property in Portugal as of 31-Dec-2025

    Sun 31 May 2026

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  • IMI 2nd installment (if total > €500)

    in 109 days

    Second installment for IMI bills above €500. Skipped for smaller bills (paid in full or in 2 installments).

    Applies to: Property owners with IMI > €500

    Mon 31 August 2026

  • IMI final installment (if total > €100)

    in 200 days

    Final installment. For bills €100-€500: 2nd of 2. For bills > €500: 3rd of 3.

    Applies to: Property owners with IMI > €100

    Mon 30 November 2026

IUC (vehicle tax) 1

  • IUC (vehicle tax)

    in 231 days

    Annual vehicle circulation tax. Due in your birth month each year — not a fixed date for everyone. Check Portal das Finanças in your birth month.

    Applies to: Vehicle owners

    Variable: Due in the owner's birth month each year. Check Portal das Finanças in your birth month for the exact reference number and date.

    Thu 31 December 2026

e-Fatura 1

  • e-Fatura final reclassification (2026 receipts)

    in 287 days

    Last day to fix categories on receipts from the 2026 tax year before they freeze.

    Applies to: Anyone using NIF receipts in 2026

    Thu 25 February 2027

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IFICI / NHR 1

  • IFICI annual re-validation

    in 246 days

    Annual confirmation of IFICI eligibility for the previous tax year. IFICI requires re-validation each year unlike legacy NHR.

    Applies to: IFICI regime holders

    Variable: Date is approximate — IFICI rules are still being refined. Verify against your AT communications each year.

    Fri 15 January 2027

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Show 4 deadlines that have already passed in 2026
  • SS quarterly declaration (Oct-Dec 2025) - Sat 31 January 2026
  • e-Fatura final reclassification (2025 receipts) - Wed 25 February 2026
  • IRS Modelo 3 filing window opens - Wed 1 April 2026
  • SS quarterly declaration (Jan-Mar 2026) - Thu 30 April 2026

Deadlines verified against Portal das Finanças and Segurança Social Direta as of publication. Tax legislation can change mid-year - for critical filings, always confirm the date at portaldasfinancas.gov.pt before filing.