IRS or IRC? Deducting mileage in Portugal by tax regime

— Portuguese Tax Specialist (AT)

Published: 4/9/2026 • Last reviewed: 4/28/2026 • 6 min read

Self-employed vs company: each case has its own rules. Practical guide.

Summary

IRS simplified (no deduction), IRS organised (actual costs or €0.40/km), IRC via tax-free reimbursement to the worker (€0.40/km) or via company car (subject to autonomous taxation).[^circ-74] Avoid double reimbursement and report personal use.

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