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UK residents with property, a pension, savings or investments in Portugal? You may need to declare this income to HMRC.
You own property in Portugal
You receive Portuguese rental income
You have Portuguese bank accounts
You receive Portuguese dividends
You receive a Portuguese pension
You have moved between Portugal and the UK
UK tax residents must declare their worldwide income to HMRC. Portugal has a Double Taxation Convention with the UK, which may allow you to claim credit for Portuguese tax already paid. Portugal participates in the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and shares account information with HMRC.
| Income Type | UK Tax Treatment (Summary) |
|---|---|
| Portuguese rental income | Taxable in the UK, credit for Portuguese tax paid |
| Portuguese bank interest | Taxable in the UK, credit for Portuguese tax paid |
| Portuguese dividends | Taxable in the UK, credit for Portuguese tax paid |
| Portuguese pension | Treatment depends on pension type and treaty provisions |
| Capital gains on sale of Portuguese property | UK CGT may apply, credit for Portuguese tax paid |
We'll help you understand your UK tax obligations.