Mainland Portugal has raised the minimum wage threshold subject to monthly withholding tax.
The Portuguese government has set new monthly withholding tax rates for employment and pension income in mainland Portugal for 2026 through Order No. 233-A/2026, issued on 6 January 2026.
The changes reflect updates introduced in the 2026 State Budget Law.
The annual income exempt from personal income tax (PIT) rises to EUR 12,880, up from EUR 12,180. The corresponding monthly exemption threshold for employment and pension income is now EUR 920, compared with EUR 870 previously. Income up to this level is no longer subject to monthly withholding.
The update includes adjustments based on disability status, number of dependents and marital status.
Earlier, Portugal gazetted the State Budget Law for 2026 (Law No. 73-A/2025) on 30 December 2025, introducing a series of fiscal recalibrations aimed at balancing social relief with targeted economic incentives.