As a relatively new tax, it is not surprising that many have been caught unaware of their liability to pay AIMI and, more importantly, how they can avoid the disturbing consequences.
Non-resident couple´s rental income(1) Monthly Rental Income(2) 1,500 6,000 12,000 Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000 Less Expenses(3) (1,000) (3,000) (6,000) = Taxable Income 17,000 60,000 138,000 Income Tax(4) Flat Rate 28% 4,760 19,320 38,640 Annual Income Tax Due 4,760 19,320 38,640 Tax Due as % of Gross Income 26.44% 26.83% 26.83% DISCLAIMER: The information contained above is marketing material only and is not written tax advice directed at the particular facts and circumstances of any person and should not be relied upon. We encourage you to discuss your particular situation with us or an independent tax advisor. This information was last updated on May 26, 2016.
A.I.M.I. or additional I.M.I. (rates) At the end of December 2016 the Portuguese parliament as part of the yearly State budget related to 2017 approved a new law also known as: DL 42/2016 of 28-12-2016.
Non-habitual residents Portuguese special tax regime Introduction Portugal created a special personal income tax regime for new residents which offers attractive tax opportunities for foreign pensioners.
This summary provides a brief overview and explains the main guidelines and potential implications of this regime for foreigners and Portuguese individuals settling in Portugal after an extended period of living abroad. It deals mainly with individuals receiving pension income. A separate brochure is available for employed and self-employed expatriates.
Salaries go down as Social Security goes up Private workers will lose one salary, whilst public employees will lose two
It was the first time that a Government measure was received with such unanimous opposition, but when Pedro Passos Coelho announced last Friday (September 7) that all workers would see their monthly contribution to Social Security increase by seven percentage points as of 2013, everyone – regardless of their political stance – agreed to disagree with the Portuguese Prime Minister.
In December 2003, new rules concerning municipal property tax (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis) came into force. A new code was also approved: the Código do Imposto Municipal Sobre Imóveis (CIMI).
Together with the proposed 2012 Portuguese Budget is a document proposing rectification to the 2003 general property reform. The 2003 changes established a 10 year period to achieve a general revaluation for tax purposes of all property in Portugal.
Car tax in 2008 This tax is payable each year on each motor vehicle which you own. Starting in 2008 the tax will be paid on the anniversary of the vehicle or the Portuguese licence plate when the car is imported.
New road tax rules start on 1-1-2008 OWNERS OF vehicles with Portuguese plates must take note of the first registration date of their car as that is when they will need to purchase their Imposto Único de Circulação (IUC), the national road tax, formerly known as Imposto Municipal Sobre Veículos, following new rules introduced this month.
