Expenses, taxes and charges to consider when selling or buying.
Information reviewed regularly for the Portuguese market · Last reviewed: August 11, 2026
Taxes and costs
Costs, expenses and capital gains when selling property
There is no single cost or tax amount for every sale. The outcome depends on the acquisition, use of the property, tax residence, documented expenses and any qualifying reinvestment. This guide helps organise the evidence but does not calculate tax.
IMT and Stamp Duty when buying a house: how the brackets work
This guide explains how IMT and Stamp Duty work when buying a house, without stating fixed figures that change every year. For an exact calculation for your case, always use the Tax Authority's official simulator.