🇵🇹 Portugal E-Invoicing

Portugal SAF-T E-Invoicing

Portugal requires SAF-T (PT) for tax reporting and AT-certified billing software. Meet all requirements with GoRoute.ai's compliant e-invoicing platform.

Portugal E-Invoicing Status

SAF-T (PT) Mandatory
B2G E-Invoicing Required
IVA Rate 23% Standard
Network Peppol Ready

Portugal SAF-T Requirements

SAF-T (PT) is Portugal's Standard Audit File for Tax purposes. All businesses must maintain electronic records and export them in SAF-T format for tax authority review.

AT Certification

Billing software must be certified by Autoridade Tributária (AT).

Monthly Reporting

SAF-T invoicing file must be submitted monthly to AT.

ATCUD Code

Unique document code required on all invoices from 2023.

Key Requirements

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    SAF-T (PT) Export

    XML format per Portuguese specifications

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    Digital Signature

    RSA signature required on all documents

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    B2G via ESPAP

    Public sector invoicing through ESPAP portal

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    NIF Validation

    Portuguese tax number verification

Portugal E-Invoicing Solution

SAF-T Export

Automatic SAF-T (PT) file generation for AT submission.

Digital Signing

RSA cryptographic signature on all invoice documents.

ATCUD Generation

Automatic unique document code generation per AT requirements.

Portuguese IVA

Full support for 23%, 13%, 6% VAT rates and exemptions.

B2G via ESPAP

Submit invoices to Portuguese public sector through ESPAP.

Peppol EU Trade

Connect with European trading partners via Peppol network.

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Portugal E-Invoicing FAQ

What is SAF-T (PT)?

SAF-T (PT) is Portugal's Standard Audit File for Tax purposes. It's an XML format that businesses must use to export accounting and invoicing data for tax authority review. Monthly submission of invoicing SAF-T is required.

What is the ATCUD code?

ATCUD is a unique document code required on all Portuguese invoices since 2023. It's generated using a series code obtained from AT combined with a sequential number, creating a unique identifier for each document.

Is B2G e-invoicing mandatory?

Yes, e-invoicing is mandatory for suppliers to the Portuguese public sector. Invoices must be submitted through ESPAP (eSPap) portal in CIUS-PT format (Portugal's Peppol customization).