How much do I need to invoice on recibos verdes to take home what I want in Portugal?
| Segurança Social | − €303.49 |
| IRS (income tax, monthly average) | − €222.32 |
| You keep | €1,500.18 |
| Per year, to invoice | €24,312 |
Mainland Portugal: income tax is lower in the Azores and Madeira · Figures checked in October 2026 · See assumptions ↓
How it was calculated
It runs the recibos verdes (self-employed invoices) calculator in reverse: it finds the amount to invoice that, after 21.4% Segurança Social on 70% of it and 2026 IRS, leaves you the amount you asked for.
It does not include IVA or IRS Jovem. It is an estimate.
The 2026 IRS rates may still be cut with effect from January (decree-law approved by the Government, awaiting publication). This page uses the rates currently in force.
In practice, Segurança Social is declared every 3 months and you can adjust the base by up to 25% up or down.
Figures checked in October 2026 · Sources: CIRS, art. 31.º, Portal das Finanças, Segurança Social
Estimate: An approximate result that depends on assumptions. Confirm important figures with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to invoice to take home €1500?
About €2026 a month, with the 2026 rules and not counting VAT.
Does VAT count towards what I earn?
No. You charge VAT to the client and pass it on to the State.