- Portugal approved a VAT group regime effective July 1, 2026, to improve companies’ cash flow.
- Intragroup transactions remain subject to VAT, but balances can be offset within the group.
- Eligibility mirrors corporate tax group rules: parent must hold at least 75% capital and over 50% voting rights for over a year, with common management and economic objectives.
- The regime is optional, must last at least three years, and covers entities under the standard VAT regime with monthly reporting; special/exempt regimes are excluded.
- Each company files its own VAT return, but information is consolidated; all group members are jointly liable for group debts, requiring strong internal controls.
Source: garrigues.com
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