Segurança Social in Portugal: What Freelancers Need to Know

The rule

Freelancers (trabalhadores independentes) in Portugal must register with Segurança Social after 12 months of freelancing, OR when their annual income exceeds €13,500 (whichever comes first).

The contribution

21.4% of your taxable income (base tributável), calculated quarterly. The base is 70% of your invoiced income in services.

**Example:** - You invoice €3,000/month in services - Base = €3,000 × 70% = €2,100/month - Monthly SS contribution = €2,100 × 21.4% = €449.40

How to register

1. Go to seg-social.pt 2. Log in with NIF + password (or request access) 3. Navigate to "Trabalhadores Independentes" 4. Submit registration form

Exemptions in the first year

New freelancers are exempt from Segurança Social contributions in their first year. In year 2, contributions begin.