Portugal Postpones VAT Deadlines in Response to Network Disruptions
Portugal announced the extension of several VAT compliance deadlines in response to the electricity blackouts and additional disruptions of the online services.
The Portuguese Tax Authorities have officially extended several key VAT compliance deadlines for May 2025. This decision comes in response to recent access issues on the tax portal, caused by electricity blackouts in certain EU countries (mainly, the Iberian Peninsule) and additional network constraints that affected the ability of taxpayers to meet their obligations on time.
To support taxpayers during this period of disruption, the government has announced the postponement of the following deadlines without penalties. Find here the official letter issued by the Portuguese authorities (Despacho SEAF n.º 78/2025 - XXIV, de 06/05).
Updated VAT Compliance Deadlines
1. Invoicing SAF-T: Reporting for April 2025
- New deadline: 9 May 2025
- Original deadline: 5 May 2025
Taxpayers may now communicate invoices related to goods and services acquired during April by this revised date.
Learn more about the Portuguese SAF-T obligation, also mandatory for foreign companies.
2. VAT Return Filing
Monthly VAT Return (March 2025):
- New deadline: 26 May 2025
- Original deadline: 20 May 2025
Quarterly VAT Return (Q1 2025: January–March)
- New deadline: 26 May 2025
- Original deadline: 25 May 2025
In both cases, payment of the VAT due may now be made until 30 May 2025, without incurring any penalties.
3. ESL Returns (B2B EU Services)
Taxpayers providing B2B services or supplies of goods to customers in other EU member states during April 2025 may now submit the corresponding European Sales Listing obligation (ESL) by 26 May 2025 (instead of the regular 20 May 2025 deadline).
How Can Marosa Help You with Portuguese VAT Compliance?
These deadline extensions offer a short but meaningful window of relief for businesses affected by recent disruptions.
At MAROSA, we can help you complying with your VAT obligations in Portugal using VATify. New deadlines, changes in VAT refunds, or changes impacting your reporting obligations can be easily managed with VATify.