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Remote workers - what is the set up you use ?

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milkshakesbore0b Member

Member since 27 October 2023

milkshakesbore0bMember31 October 2023 05:57:05

Hi All,

In Portugal I understand that a salary/income can鈥檛 be received if not from a legal entity existing in Portugal. Therefore I wonder how digital nomad working for companies not incorporated in Portugal receive their monthly income ?

1- Do you use the employment of record option ? It seems this option brings more taxes for the employer.

2-聽 Or do you generally become a contractor working for what they call an umbrella company ?

3- or maybe do you create your own company registered in Portugal ?

i am looking to possibly relocate to Portugal while still working remotely for my company. However they will not want to pay any additional money compared to what they are already paying (the existing employer鈥檚 taxes are currently very low).

Would you accept to share your experience and let me know what is the set up you used ?

many thanks !

milkshakesbore0b Member

Member since 27 October 2023

milkshakesbore0bMember31 October 2023 08:12:20

Also please feel free to message me privately if you prefer.

Thanks !

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert31 October 2023 09:44:14

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There's some support here, I chose this link because it's quite detailed.

You can be an employed worker (trabalhador por conta de outrem) or an independent worker (trabalhador independente: criando uma empresa que presta servi莽os ou sendo empresario em nome individual, passando recibos verdes):

milkshakesbore0b Member

Member since 27 October 2023

milkshakesbore0bMember31 October 2023 09:49:08

@JohnnyPT thanks a lot Johnny !

sorry but it seems I cant get this page translated to english when I click on the icone on top ?

milkshakesbore0b Member

Member since 27 October 2023

milkshakesbore0bMember31 October 2023 11:58:55

@milkshakesbore0b i was able to translate, what a useful and helpful link thanks again for sharing !

i wonder if most of the remote workers are independent workers or have their company based in Portugal.

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert31 October 2023 13:07:59

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Independent workers vs have a company: which regime to choose:

...

I would remind you that there are agreements to avoid double taxation with over +78 countries.

(Countries names in portuguese)

There are lots of videos on YouTube about remote workers.

milkshakesbore0b Member

Member since 27 October 2023

milkshakesbore0bMember01 November 2023 03:29:51

@JohnnyPTn聽 all these are very important to read indeed thank you !

i also found this interesting article and posting it here for all to see in case interested

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