Lisbon has a 21% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

  • Headline corporate tax: 21%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Lisbon corporate taxes and occupancy taxes

Lisbon has a 21% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

TL;DR

  • Headline corporate tax: 21%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Corporate tax

Lisbon levies an effective corporate tax of around 21% on most C-corps. Cross-border holding structures and IP regimes can materially change the effective rate; engage local tax counsel early.

Occupancy and property taxes

21% Portuguese corporate income tax (IRC) plus municipal surcharge of up to 1.5% plus state surcharge for large profits. IFICI regime for inbound qualifying talent provides reduced personal income tax.

Key facts

cityLisbon
countryPortugal
regionEMEA
classARentLocal28 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$30/sqft/yr
vacancy7.8%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths4
submarkets5
primeYieldPct5.4%
corporateTaxPct21%

Frequently asked questions

What is Lisbon's corporate tax rate?
Around 21% on most C-corps. Local incentives, IP regimes, and structuring change the effective rate materially.

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Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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