Stay compliant with Portuguese and US tax obligations. We connect you with accountants specializing in digital nomad taxes, NHR status, and cross-border compliance.
As a US citizen in Portugal, you must file taxes in BOTH countries. You're Portugal tax resident after 183 days/year. US requires worldwide income reporting. Miss deadlines = penalties.
If you have Recibo Verde (freelancer status), you must file quarterly IVA (VAT) returns in Portugal, even if you're exempt. Plus monthly income declarations. Easy to miss deadlines.
NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) status offers huge tax savings, but qualifying and maintaining it requires specific documentation and annual proof. One mistake = you lose benefits.
Foreign bank accounts over $10k require FBAR filing. Foreign assets over $50k require FATCA (Form 8938). IRS penalties for non-compliance are severe: $10k-50k per violation.
Portugal requires monthly social security payments (21.4% for freelancers, lower for employees). Understanding what you owe and optimizing contributions needs expertise.
Converting USD income to EUR for Portuguese taxes, tracking eligible deductions (health insurance, rent, etc.), and optimizing tax strategy across two systems is time-consuming.
Track income, expenses, and maintain organized records for Portuguese and US compliance.
Complete Portuguese tax obligations - quarterly and annual.
Maximize tax savings with Non-Habitual Resident status (if eligible).
Handle US tax obligations and foreign account reporting (for US citizens).
Unlimited questions and proactive guidance throughout the year.
Simple tax situation - salaried employee with no side income
Recibo Verde holder with 1099/freelance income
Portuguese LDA or US LLC/S-Corp with complex structure
Our coordination fee: We charge 15% on top of accountant's fee. For example, if accountant charges $200/month, you pay $230/month total ($200 to accountant + $30 to us for matching, coordination, and quality oversight).
Service costs $3,000/year → Net benefit: $14,000/year
Service costs $1,800/year → Net benefit: $14,200/year
Bottom line: Proper tax planning typically saves 3-10x the cost of the service. The accountants in our network specialize in digital nomad taxes and know every deduction, credit, and optimization strategy specific to Portugal + US tax situations.
If you're just a W2 employee with simple finances, you might be able to DIY. But if you're a freelancer, have any side income, want to optimize NHR benefits, or are overwhelmed by the complexity of two-country filing, an accountant saves you way more than they cost. Most clients save 5-10x the service fee in taxes and avoided penalties.
Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) status offers significant tax benefits for first 10 years in Portugal: 20% flat tax on Portuguese-sourced income (vs. up to 48% progressive), and potential exemptions on foreign-sourced income. If you qualify (haven't been Portugal tax resident in past 5 years), you should absolutely apply. Our accountants handle the application.
No - you need someone licensed to practice in Portugal and familiar with Portuguese tax law. The accountants in our network are either Portuguese CPAs or US CPAs with Portugal expertise who partner with Portuguese accountants. They understand BOTH tax systems, which is critical for optimization.
Portugal: Late filing penalties range from €200-€2,500. Incorrect filing can trigger audits. US: FBAR penalties start at $10,000 per violation (can go to $100k+ for willful violations). Late tax returns incur interest and penalties. Our service includes deadline management and representation if issues arise.
Yes, but we require 30 days notice and recommend staying through at least one full tax year (to complete annual filings). If you cancel mid-year, you'll still need to file your annual returns, so we offer a one-time filing service for former monthly clients at a discounted rate.
No - we connect you with licensed accountants and CPAs from our vetted network who specialize in digital nomad taxes. We coordinate the service, ensure quality, and manage the relationship, but the actual tax work is performed by licensed professionals.
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