Short-Term Rental
Tax Simulator
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IRS Tax Brackets 2026 — Mainland Portugal
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Everything about short-term rental taxes in Portugal 2026
What is better: Category B or Category F?
Under Category B, taxable income is gross revenue multiplied by the coefficient: 0.35 for apartments and houses, 0.15 for guesthouses and hostels, 0.50 for STRs in containment zones. This amount is added to other income and taxed under the progressive IRS brackets. Under Category F, a flat rate of 28% applies to net income (revenue minus actual deductible expenses). In general, for high revenue with few expenses, Cat. B with coefficient 0.15 or 0.35 is more advantageous. For those with high expenses (property tax, works, insurance), Cat. F may be better. The simulator calculates both scenarios.
When am I required to charge VAT?
When the gross STR revenue in the previous year exceeded €15,000 (threshold updated by DL 35/2025, in force since 29/03/2025). Below this value, the exemption under Art. 53 of the VAT Code applies — no obligation to charge VAT. Above it, the applicable rate for STRs is 23% (standard rate): STRs under DL 128/2014 are not treated as hotel establishments and do not benefit from the reduced 6% rate.
Does CEAL still exist in 2026?
No. The CEAL (Extraordinary Contribution on Short-Term Rentals) was abolished by Decree-Law No. 76/2024, with effect from 1 November 2024. Any STR revenue generated after that date is not subject to CEAL. Owners who still have doubts can consult the legislation directly at dre.pt.
Do I have to pay Social Security for my short-term rental?
Only if you declare income under Category B (activity registered at the Tax Authority with CAE 55201). The obligation starts in the 13th month after registration — the first 12 months are exempt (Art. 145 SS Code). The relevant income is 20% of gross revenue (Art. 162 n.2), and the contribution rate is 21.4% for self-employed workers (Art. 168 n.1). Under Category F there are no Social Security contributions.
What changed in IRS for short-term rentals in 2026?
The 2026 Budget (Law 73-A/2025) introduced the increased coefficient of 0.50 for STRs located in municipal containment zones (Art. 31 (h) CIRS), instead of the standard 0.35. The progressive IRS brackets were updated (from 12.5% to 48%), and the minimum existence threshold rose to €12,880 (Order 233-A/2026). CEAL was abolished in November 2024.
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