Taxes and Social Security
IRS is levied on income obtained by individuals, taxation being dependent on their tax status and income being divided into 6 different categories.
Workers also pay for Social Security
Residents: Are taxed for all income obtained (in Portugal and abroad)
Former residents: Exclusion from taxation of 50% of income from employment and business and professional income
Non-habitual residents: Are taxed on net income from employment and independent work at a flat rate of 20% on income from "high added value" activities. Foreign source income may be exempt from taxation under certain circumstances
Non-residents: Are taxed on income obtained in Portugal
Category A: Income from employment
Category B: Business and professional income
Category E: Capital Income
Category F: Property income
Category G: Asset Enhancements
Category H: Pensions
Social Security is a system that aims to ensure citizens' basic rights and equal opportunities, as well as to promote well-being and social cohesion for all Portuguese or foreign citizens who exercise professional activity or reside in the territory.
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