Written with people moving from Turkey in mind. The Portuguese rules still apply more broadly.
VAT Exemption for Freelancers
Freelancers earning below a certain annual threshold (approx. €15,000 in 2026) are exempt from charging VAT (IVA) under "Article 53". This simplifies invoicing significantly.
However, once you cross this threshold in a calendar year, you must submit a declaration of change in January of the following year and start charging VAT on all invoices from February onwards.