Portugal invoice generator
Pick Portugal and the invoice sets itself up: IVA 23%, EUR amounts, your NIF and IBAN / SEPA transfer with a scannable QR code details. Download a PDF in seconds, with no account and no sign-up.
What an invoice in Portugal must include
- Invoice number with its series, and the ATCUD code
- Date of issue and date of supply if different
- Name, address and NIF of the supplier and of the customer
- Description and quantity of the goods or services
- Unit price excluding IVA, the IVA rate and the IVA amount
- Legal reason for the exemption, if no IVA is charged
- IRS withholding rate and amount when the customer is a business with organised accounts
Rules worth knowing
- Portuguese invoices must carry an ATCUD code, and each numbering series must be registered with the Tax Authority before you use it. Invoices for Portuguese clients are normally issued through the free invoice tool on the Portal das Finanças (fatura-recibo) or through certified invoicing software, which also adds the QR code. A plain PDF from this tool is not enough. Use it for foreign clients, quotes and proformas.
- Independent professionals invoicing a business with organised accounts withhold IRS: 23% for activities in the article 151 table and a lower rate for other independent services (article 101 CIRS); check the rate for your activity. The amount is taken off the total, calculated on the amount before IVA. No withholding applies to invoices to private individuals.
- The article 53 VAT exemption covers turnover up to €15,000 a year. If you pass €18,750 in the current year you move to normal VAT from the invoice that crosses it.
- Madeira and the Azores use lower IVA rates (Madeira 22%, 12%, 4%; Azores 16%, 9%, 4%). The presets here are the mainland rates.
- Selling services to a VAT-registered business in another EU country? Pick the reverse-charge setup: it charges 0% and prints the required wording. Show your client’s VAT number as well as your own.
IVA setups built in
| Setup | Printed on the invoice |
|---|---|
| IVA 23% (taxa normal, continente) | IVA 23% |
| Profissional liberal para empresa: IVA 23% − retenção IRS 23% | IVA 23% − Retenção IRS 23% |
| IVA 13% (taxa intermédia) | IVA 13% |
| IVA 6% (taxa reduzida) | IVA 6% |
| Isento de IVA (artigo 53.º do CIVA) | No tax IVA - Isento ao abrigo do artigo 53.º do CIVA. |
| EU business client, services (reverse charge) | No tax Autoliquidação / Reverse charge (Article 196, Directive 2006/112/EC). |
Tax authority: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira. Last checked October 2026. Sources: Portal das Finanças: ATCUD FAQ, Portal das Finanças: Artigo 101.º do CIRS, Portal das Finanças: Fatura-recibo (IRS FAQ), PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Portugal. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we’ll fix it.
This page is a practical summary, not tax advice. Check with AT or an accountant if you’re unsure.
Questions about invoicing in Portugal
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Is this Portugal invoice generator really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit on invoices. The free PDF carries one small “Made with Invoice Passport” line at the bottom, which Pro removes. Invoices are created in your browser, and your details are saved on your own device, not on our servers.
What IVA should I put on an invoice in Portugal?
The tool offers these setups: IVA 23% (taxa normal, continente); Profissional liberal para empresa: IVA 23% − retenção IRS 23%; IVA 13% (taxa intermédia); IVA 6% (taxa reduzida); Isento de IVA (artigo 53.º do CIVA); EU business client, services (reverse charge). Pick the one that fits and adjust any rate. You can also add extra lines, including withholding that is subtracted from the total. Rates last checked October 2026.
What must an invoice include in Portugal?
Invoice number with its series, and the ATCUD code; Date of issue and date of supply if different; Name, address and NIF of the supplier and of the customer; Description and quantity of the goods or services; Unit price excluding IVA, the IVA rate and the IVA amount; Legal reason for the exemption, if no IVA is charged; IRS withholding rate and amount when the customer is a business with organised accounts.
Can I invoice in USD, EUR or GBP from Portugal?
Yes. The default is Euro (EUR), but you can pick any currency in the Document section. Amounts and dates are formatted the way your client expects.
How can clients pay me?
Add IBAN / SEPA transfer with a scannable QR code, plus an optional online payment link (PayPal, Stripe, Wise) that prints as a QR code.