Portugal

Tax procedures can drag on for more than ten years

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Briefings

A Portuguese tax system faces significant delays, with taxpayers potentially facing over a decade of waiting for judicial decisions. A recent study by the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos highlights that while arbitration tribunals resolve cases in under five months, the overall tax system has expanded to millions of families and companies. The study notes that over 27,000 tax cases were pending at the end of 2025, with the TCA Sul alone expected to clear all pending cases by February 2031 at its current pace. Key facts include the average arbitration decision time of 4.5 months in 2024 and the conclusion that legislation does not prioritize minimizing uncertainty and litigation.

Key points

• Taxpayers may face over a decade of waiting for judicial decisions in Portuguese tax cases.
• The TCA Sul alone is expected to clear all pending cases by February 2031 at its current pace.

Context

A recent study by the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos analyzes the Portuguese tax system, noting that the system has expanded to millions of families and companies. The study indicates that over 27,000 tax cases were pending at the end of 2025, with the TCA Sul alone expected to clear all pending cases by February 2031 at its current pace.

Limitations

The study covers only the Portuguese tax system and does not provide data on other countries or regions. The specific timeline for the TCA Sul's case clearance is based on the current pace and may change if the workload increases or decreases. The study does not offer forecasts beyond the end of 2025 for the TCA Sul's case clearance timeline.

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