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FAQ and glossary | Porta da Frente Christie’s International Real Estate

Twenty frequently asked questions about 6% VAT on housing construction and a glossary of the technical terms, with links to the official sources.

Licensing window and 2032 cut off | Porta da Frente Christie’s International Real Estate

The dates that decide eligibility: 25 September 2025, 1 July 2026 and 31 December 2032, plus the option to backdate to January 2026.

Building your own home: no 6% VAT, but a partial refund | Porta da Frente Christie’s International Real Estate

If you build your own home there is no 6% VAT on the invoice, but you can ask the Tax Authority to refund the difference to the reduced rate under annex ii of Decree-Law no. 97/2026.

The €660,982 cap in VAT at 6%: how it works | Porta da Frente Christie’s International Real Estate

VAT at 6% applies only to homes up to €660,982 in 2026. What counts towards the cap, why garages are included and why the figure can be updated.

Brazilians now have more property investment in Portugal than in the United States

Buying a home with 6% VAT: what buyers need to know | Porta da Frente Christie’s International Real Estate

How 6% VAT affects home buyers: the own permanent residence commitment, the 10% IMT surcharge and what to ask the developer.