Portugal Tax Calculator for Remote Workers
Calculate your 2026 take-home pay in Portugal. The Portugal tax system uses 9 income tax brackets ranging from 12.5% to 48%. Enter your income below to see your detailed breakdown in EUR.
2026 Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €8342 | 12.5% |
| €8342 – €12 587 | 15.7% |
| €12 587 – €17 838 | 21.2% |
| €17 838 – €23 089 | 24.1% |
| €23 089 – €29 397 | 31.1% |
| €29 397 – €43 090 | 34.9% |
| €43 090 – €46 566 | 43.1% |
| €46 566 – €86 634 | 44.6% |
| Above €86 634 | 48% |
Standard deduction / tax-free amount: €4587
How Taxes Work in Portugal
Employee
IRS 2026: 9 brackets (12.5%-48%). Dedução específica €4,587. Employee SS 11% (no cap).
Contractor
Simplified regime (regime simplificado). IRS on 75% of income (coeficiente 0.75, Art. 31 CIRS). SS: 21.4% on 70% of income, capped at 12×IAS/month. No dedução específica for Category B.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 income tax brackets in Portugal?
Portugal has 9 IRS brackets ranging from 12.5% on the first €8,342 up to 48% on income above €86,634. A specific deduction (dedução específica) of €4,587 applies to employment income.
How are contractors taxed in Portugal?
Under the simplified regime (regime simplificado), only 75% of service income is taxable (coeficiente 0.75). Social security is 21.4% on 70% of income, capped at 12×IAS per month.
Is Portugal tax-friendly for remote workers?
Portugal offers the NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime with preferential rates for qualifying foreign income. The simplified regime also provides effective tax reduction through the 0.75 coefficient for contractors.