Freelancers & Sole Traders
Category B set-up, green receipts, invoicing and returns — the full independent-worker routine, handled properly so you can stay focused on the work itself.
Everything your Category B activity needs
One point of contact for the recurring obligations that come with working for yourself in Portugal — set up correctly, filed on time, nothing missed.
Activity registration
Registering your Category B activity with the tax authority, under the correct activity codes and tax regime from day one.
Green receipts & invoicing
Green receipts issued correctly on the tax portal, plus compliant invoices and tidy records that stand up to scrutiny if the authorities ever come asking.
VAT
Working out whether you qualify for the small-business exemption or need to register — and filing periodic returns on time.
Social Security
Quarterly declarations and contribution planning, so your Social Security position holds no surprises.
Annual income tax return
Your annual IRS return prepared and submitted, with every deduction you're entitled to applied.
Advice & support
Ongoing advice as your activity grows — regime changes, deadlines ahead of time, and a straight answer whenever you need one.
Built for people who work for themselves
New freelancers
Just starting out and wanting to register correctly, in the right regime, from the very first invoice.
Established sole traders
Already trading and ready to take the recurring admin off your plate for good.
New residents on Category B
Moved to Madeira and need someone who understands the cross-border side of self-employment.
Simple, transparent pricing
Three tiers that follow your Category B journey — from your first invoice to full organised accounting.
Simplified
Simplified regime, VAT-exempt — for activity under €15,000 / year.
- Activity registration & correct regime set-up
- Green receipts & compliant invoicing
- Social Security quarterly declarations
- Annual income tax return (IRS)
- Deadline reminders & ongoing advice
- Support in English, Portuguese, Spanish & French
VAT Registered
Simplified regime with VAT — once you pass €15,000 or invoice clients abroad.
- VAT registration & tax portal set-up
- Periodic VAT returns filed on time
- Cross-border & intra-EU invoicing (VIES)
- Reverse-charge handling for foreign clients
Organised
Organised accounting — mandatory above €200,000 or chosen for high expenses.
- Full organised bookkeeping
- Tax on real profit, not a fixed coefficient
- Every deductible expense captured & optimised
- Annual financial statements & certified accountant sign-off
Your final quote depends on your activity, invoicing volume, and whether you fall under the simplified regime or organised accounting. Book a meeting before you commit. No surprises on the invoice.
Good to know
Do I need organised accounting, or is the simplified regime enough?
Most independent workers start out under the simplified regime, where tax is calculated on a fixed percentage of your income. Depending on your turnover and activity, organised accounting can become mandatory — or simply more advantageous. We confirm which applies to you before anything is filed.
What happens if I've already missed a deadline?
We help you regularise your situation and get everything back in order, then put a reminder system in place so it doesn't happen again. Going forward, we track your deadlines for you.
Can you help if I invoice clients outside Portugal?
Yes. Cross-border invoicing — including intra-EU services and VIES registration — is common for Madeira-based freelancers, and we set it up and manage it correctly.
Ready to hand over the paperwork?
Book a free, no-obligation call. We'll look at your situation and tell you exactly what your independent-worker routine should look like.