Public-Sector Strike Friday 2 October: Check Schools and Appointments
General public-admin careers strike on Friday 2 October. Schools, Segurança Social and town-hall desks may close — check before you go.
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Self-Employed in Portugal: Recibos Verdes, Taxes and Social Security Explained (2026)
How much a self-employed worker really pays in Portugal: IRS withholding, VAT, Social Security at 21.4%, quarterly declarations and a worked example.
How to Get a Social Security Number (NISS) in Portugal as a Foreigner
What the NISS is, how to request it online or in person as a foreign citizen, the documents you need, and what to do after you get it.