Extension granted for property tax payment
The Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority (AT) has announced an extension for the August 2025 tax payment, specifically for the second instalment of the Property Tax (IMI). The exact reason for the extension has not been specified.
The new deadline for the second instalment is until September 1st, 2025, giving taxpayers an extra day to make the payment. It is important to note that this extension does not apply to the first or third instalments, or any changes in their deadlines.
The second instalment can be paid via direct debit for the IMI. To enroll for direct debit payments, account ownership confirmation is required by August 15th. The Tax Authority has not mentioned any additional methods for paying the second instalment, other than direct debit.
For tax amounts of more than 500 euros, the IMI is typically paid in three instalments. The usual deadlines for these instalments are:
- 1st instalment: April
- 2nd instalment: July (normally)
- 3rd instalment: November
However, for the most current and precise deadlines and payment options, including direct debit setup, it is advisable to consult the Portuguese Tax Authority (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira) website or official notices for the tax year in question.
The Tax Authority has not provided information on penalties for late payments or non-compliance with the enrolment process. For further details, it is recommended to visit the tax authority's official website or contact them directly.
The Tax Authority shared this information on their Facebook page.
| Tax Amount | Instalment Count | Typical Instalment Deadlines | Direct Debit Option | |-------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------| | ≤ 500 euros | Single payment | Usually in May | Usually yes | | > 500 euros | Three instalments | 1st: April, 2nd: July (normally), 3rd: November | Usually yes, if arranged |
- Taxpayers now have until September 1st, 2025, to make the second instalment of the Property Tax (IMI) without penalty, thanks to the extension announced by the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority (AT).
- Managing your personal-finance and ensuring on-time payments is essential, especially for the second instalment of the IMI, which can now be paid via direct debit until the new deadline.
