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Portugal
IRS 13.25–48% · IFICI expat regime 20% flat · Employee SS 11% · Filing deadline 30 Jun
13.25–48%
IRS Rate Range
20% flat for eligible arrivals
IFICI / NHR Expat Regime
1 Jan – 31 Dec
Tax Year
Portugal Tax Facts
— 2026IRS Rate Range
13.25–48%
IFICI / NHR Expat Regime
20% flat for eligible arrivals NHR replaced 2024
Tax Year
1 Jan – 31 Dec
Employee Social Security
11% of gross
Capital Gains Rate
28% (general)
Filing Deadline
30 June
Quick Country Comparison
— at €60,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Portugal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Portugal | €35,600 | 40.7% | — |
 Spain | €40,400 | 32.7% | +€4,800 |
 United Kingdom | €45,400 | 24.3% | +€9,800 |
 UAE | €60,000 | 0% | +€24,400 |
Portugal: IRS progressive rates + employee social security (11%). Standard regime; IFICI/NHR-eligible expats pay 20% flat instead. Spain: IRPF + employee SS. UK: income tax + NI. UAE: 0% income tax. Assumes single salaried earner. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: April 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc