During the COVID and inflation crises in Portugal, certain rules were introduced but also postponed. But 2024 is near, and as a reminder, there are rules that very quickly will be in force.
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Reminder: What will be changed from 2024 in fiscalization terms in Portugal?
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Portugal
Author: Kristina Dosen
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Fiscal subject related
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Content accuracy validation date:
12.10.2023
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09:23h
Those are:
- Monthly SAF-T due by the 5th day of the month as of 2024 (the rule that was announced a month ago but is effective from 2024 until the 8th day of the year 2023 is allowed as a grace period) day of the month following the reporting period.
- From January 1, 2024, PDF invoices in Portugal must include a qualified electronic signature. The Portuguese government has made various adaptations to the fiscal calendar to facilitate compliance with the requirements announced by Decree Law No. 28/2019. which means that Form 2024 PDF invoices without electronic signatures will not be treated as valid.
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