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Seasonal Rental - Holiday Rental in Portugal
Seasonal Rental - Holiday Rental in Portugal
Seasonal Rental - Holiday Rental in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
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Alojamento local licence
Alojamento local licence
Alojamento local licence
Alojamento local licence
Alojamento local licence
Alojamento local licence
Alojamento local licence
Alojamento local licence
Local accommodation license is compulsory : after the declaration of the activity at the tax office, a prior communication is made through the Balcão do Empreendedor (Entrepreneur's Counter) | Portal do Cidadão (Single Electronic Counter), which grants each application the registration number of the local accommodation establishment, if there is no opposition from the competent Municipal Council (within 10 days or, in the case of a hostel, within 20 days).
An inspection of the property will be carried out for this purpose.
Without this license, your property cannot be listed on the local accommodation market, nor published on the various international booking platforms.
Local accommodation license is compulsory : after the declaration of the activity at the tax office, a prior communication is made through the Balcão do Empreendedor (Entrepreneur's Counter) | Portal do Cidadão (Single Electronic Counter), which grants each application the registration number of the local accommodation establishment, if there is no opposition from the competent Municipal Council (within 10 days or, in the case of a hostel, within 20 days).
An inspection of the property will be carried out for this purpose.
Without this license, your property cannot be listed on the local accommodation market, nor published on the various international booking platforms.
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Finanças :
Finanças :
Declaration of commencement of activity for providing local accommodation services at the tax office;
Declaration of commencement of activity for providing local accommodation services at the tax office;
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Security requirements
Security requirements
Security requirements
Security requirements
Safety requirements: Fire extinguisher; fire blanket; first aid equipment; 112 emergency number displayed in a visible place; complaints book; information booklet about the rented accommodation in 4 languages, which must include a series of information about the use of the equipment, namely about the rules concerning urban waste, noise and precautions to be taken to avoid disturbances in the condominium; photoluminescent signage (...)
Safety requirements: Fire extinguisher; fire blanket; first aid equipment; 112 emergency number displayed in a visible place; complaints book; information booklet about the rented accommodation in 4 languages, which must include a series of information about the use of the equipment, namely about the rules concerning urban waste, noise and precautions to be taken to avoid disturbances in the condominium; photoluminescent signage (...)
The accommodation should be fully furnished and equipped, including all small equipment (dishes, kitchen utensils, hoover, mop, broom, linen, sheets, duvets, towels, etc.).
This matter should not be overlooked as this has a significant impact on the notes and comments left by future guests and adds a cost to the holiday rental set-up if your property is not yet fully equipped.
The accommodation should be fully furnished and equipped, including all small equipment (dishes, kitchen utensils, hoover, mop, broom, linen, sheets, duvets, towels, etc.).
This matter should not be overlooked as this has a significant impact on the notes and comments left by future guests and adds a cost to the holiday rental set-up if your property is not yet fully equipped.
Facilities
Facilities
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For your guests, you will need to issue an invoice through a certified program (preferably) or issue the invoice-receipt through the finance portal.
The invoice must be issued within 5 working days.
For your guests, you will need to issue an invoice through a certified program (preferably) or issue the invoice-receipt through the finance portal.
The invoice must be issued within 5 working days.
Issuing invoices
Issuing invoices
Issuing invoices
Issuing invoices
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SEF
SEF
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Another obligation of the owners of local accommodation establishments is to inform the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) about the stay of foreign citizens in the establishment.
The information collected must be sent to the SEF electronically through the accommodation bulletin information system and within three working days after departure from the accommodation. These bulletins can also be delivered, within the same period, to the competent regional delegation of SEF or, where there is no such delegation in the region, to the National Republican Guard or the Public Security Police.
Another obligation of the owners of local accommodation establishments is to inform the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) about the stay of foreign citizens in the establishment.
The information collected must be sent to the SEF electronically through the accommodation bulletin information system and within three working days after departure from the accommodation. These bulletins can also be delivered, within the same period, to the competent regional delegation of SEF or, where there is no such delegation in the region, to the National Republican Guard or the Public Security Police.
Special insurance
Special insurance
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Special civil liability insurance that is compulsory for the rental accommodation licensed property.
Special civil liability insurance that is compulsory for the rental accommodation licensed property.
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Approved identification sign
Approved identification sign
Approved identification sign
Approved identification sign
Approved identification sign of the rental unit: to be fixed on the main door of the rental unit.
Approved identification sign of the rental unit: to be fixed on the main door of the rental unit.
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Under the VAT exemption regime : Individuals whose annual turnover does not exceed 13.500 euros
If the annual turnover exceeds €13.500,00 you will be subject to the normal VAT tax regime.
Read the article on the new VAT exemption regulation
Under the VAT exemption regime : Individuals whose annual turnover does not exceed 13.500 euros
If the annual turnover exceeds €13.500,00 you will be subject to the normal VAT tax regime.
Read the article on the new VAT exemption regulation
VAT ( IVA )
VAT ( IVA )
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Some Portuguese municipalities have implemented the Municipal Tourist Tax on overnight stays.
This tax is paid per person over 13 years old and per night. The unit value varies according to the municipality. For the time being, this tax only applies to the Municipalities of Lisbon and Porto.
Some Portuguese municipalities have implemented the Municipal Tourist Tax on overnight stays.
This tax is paid per person over 13 years old and per night. The unit value varies according to the municipality.
Some Portuguese municipalities have implemented the Municipal Tourist Tax on overnight stays.
This tax is paid per person over 13 years old and per night. The unit value varies according to the municipality. For the time being, this tax only applies to the Municipalities of Lisbon and Porto.
Some Portuguese municipalities have implemented the Municipal Tourist Tax on overnight stays.
This tax is paid per person over 13 years old and per night. The unit value varies according to the municipality.
Municipal tourist tax
Municipal tourist tax
On the other hand, you can choose to manage the acquisition of the property yourself and after the acquisition, manage the seasonal rentals, however, we do not advise you to do so, given all the difficulties inherent to both processes.
Preferably, you should choose to be assisted by a real estate agency that will guide you through all the stages of the acquisition process and that will direct you to a specialized local accommodation company, so that you don't have to worry about all the above-mentioned issues, namely, advertising your property, managing reservations and payments, issuing invoices and declarations to the SEF and finance department, check-in - check-out, cleaning, inventory, etc. ....
On the other hand, you can choose to manage the acquisition of the property yourself and after the acquisition, manage the seasonal rentals, however, we do not advise you to do so, given all the difficulties inherent to both processes.
Preferably, you should choose to be assisted by a real estate agency that will guide you through all the stages of the acquisition process and that will direct you to a specialized local accommodation company. This way, you don't have to worry about all the above-mentioned issues, namely, advertising your property, managing reservations and payments, issuing invoices and declarations to the SEF and finance department, check-in - check-out, cleaning, inventory, etc. ....
