How to Issue Guest Invoices on the AT (Finanças) Portal (2026 Guide)

If you run an Airbnb or Alojamento Local (AL) property in Portugal, you need to create invoices known as Faturas ou Faturas-Recibo on AT per guest booking payout from a platform like Airbnb or Booking.com

While many hosts use invoicing software such as Vendus, you can also issue invoices directly through the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT) website at no additional cost.

In this guide, we'll walk through the entire process of creating a guest invoice (Fatura-Recibo) on the Portal das Finanças, including what information to enter and how to handle tourist tax.

How to Create an Invoice on Portal das Finanças (AT)

Step 1: Log in to Portal das Finanças

Go to the AT portal and sign in using:

• NIF and password

• Cartão de Cidadão

• Chave Móvel Digital

Once logged in, access:

Search for "Fatura" using the search bar. Click the search icon to proceed.

Select Faturas e Recibos by clicking the action link on the right "Aceder"

Once the new page loads , Click "Emitir".

After the page loads, select Fatura ou Fatura-Recibo

Step 2: Choose the Document Type

A new page will open called "Emitir Faturas".

Under "Tipo", select: Fatura-Recibo.

What is a Fatura-Recibo? It is normally used for Airbnb or Booking.com bookings because they have already collected the payment from the guest and transferred it to you.

Information You'll Need Before Creating the Invoice

Prepare:

• Guest name

• Guest country of residence

• Guest tax number or passport / ID number

• Reservation code or any reference

• Check-in date

• Check-out date

• Accommodation amount

• Tourist tax amount

• AL licence number

Step 3: Fill in the Guest Information (Adquirente)

País

Select the guest's country.

NIF ou equivalente

For foreign guests without a Portuguese tax number, enter their foreign tax number or identification number if available.

Example:

YUIYGSHSS

Nome

Enter the guest's full name.

Step 4: Select the Emission Reason

Under "Motivo de Emissão", select: Pagamento dos bens ou dos serviços

This is the normal option for completed Airbnb stays.

Do not select:

• Adiantamento

• Adiantamento para pagamento de despesas por conta do cliente

unless you are issuing a document before the stay occurs.

Step 5: Add the Accommodation Service

Open:

Produtos, Serviços ou Outros

Click:

Adicionar or Alterar

Fill in the fields as follows.

Tipo

Select: Serviço

Tipo Ref.

Select: Outro

Referência

Many hosts are unsure what to enter here. The reference is simply an internal identifier for the booking.

You can use:

• Airbnb reservation code

• Booking.com reservation code

• Your own reservation number

Example:

HMAQ8AFBCJ

Using the reservation code makes it easier to match invoices to bookings later.

Descrição

Provide enough detail to identify the stay.

Recommended Description Template

For Airbnb reservations, we recommend:

Alojamento Local [Property Name]
AL [Licence Number]

[Check-in Date] - [Check-out Date]

Airbnb Reservation: [Reservation Code]

This makes future audits, bookkeeping, and reservation matching significantly easier.

Quantidade : 1

Unidade: Unidade

Preço Unitário

Enter only the accommodation amount.

Example: 532,25 €

Do not include tourist tax in this amount.

Step 6: VAT (IVA)

If you operate under the VAT exemption regime (common for many AL hosts):

Taxa IVA

Select:

0%

Motivo de Isenção

Select:

IVA - Regime de Isenção - Artigo 53.º n.º 1 do CIVA

This is the most common exemption used by small AL operators.

Step 7: Add Tourist Tax as a Separate Line

Tourist tax should appear separately from accommodation revenue.

Click:

Adicionar Produto, Serviço ou Outros

Fill in:

Tipo

Impostos, Taxas e Encargos Parafiscais

Tipo Ref.

Outro

Referência

Taxa Turística

Descrição

Taxa turística não sujeita a IVA

Valor

Example:

28,00 €

Save the line.

Why Tourist Tax Should Be Separate

The tourist tax:

• Does not belong to the host

• Is collected on behalf of the municipality

• Is not accommodation revenue

• Is generally not subject to VAT

Keeping it separate makes accounting and inspections much easier.

Produtos, Serviços ou Outros Section Example

Suppose your guest paid:

The invoice should contain:

Line 1 – Accommodation

Description:

Alojamento Local Casa da Fonte Studio
AL 158780/AL

08/06/2026 - 21/06/2026

Reference:

HMAQ8AFBCJ

Amount:

€532.25

IVA:

0% – Artigo 53.º

Line 2 – Tourist Tax

Description:

Taxa Turística

Amount:

€28.00

IVA:

Not applicable

Step 8: Final Check

Once you have completed the steps below, scroll down to the last block of the invoice and confirm it has values as seen below.

Simplify Invoicing with EazyAL

If you prefer not to enter invoices manually, EazyAL can integrate with Vendus and automatically prepare invoices using your reservation and guest check-in information.

This reduces administration time and helps ensure your guest data, tourist tax, and invoicing records remain consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need to issue an invoice for every Airbnb or Booking.com reservation?

Yes. As an Alojamento Local host in Portugal, you should issue a Fatura or Fatura-Recibo for each booking payout received from platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com.

What is a Fatura-Recibo?

A Fatura-Recibo is a combined invoice and receipt. It is the most common document used by Airbnb and Booking.com hosts because the platform has already collected the payment from the guest and transferred it to the host.

Can I issue invoices directly on the AT (Finanças) website?

Yes. You can issue invoices directly through Portal das Finanças free of charge. Many hosts use this method, especially when managing a small number of reservations.

Do I need invoicing software like Vendus?

No. Vendus is optional. You can create invoices manually on the AT portal. However, software such as Vendus can save time by automating invoice creation and reducing manual data entry.

What information do I need before creating an invoice?

You should have:

• Guest name

• Guest country of residence

• Guest tax number, passport number, or ID number

• Reservation code

• Check-in and check-out dates

• Accommodation amount

• Tourist tax amount

• AL licence number

What should I enter in the "NIF ou equivalente" field?

For Portuguese guests, enter their Portuguese NIF.

For foreign guests, enter their foreign tax number, passport number, or identification number if available.

What should I select under "Motivo de Emissão"?

For completed Airbnb or Booking.com stays, select:

Pagamento dos bens ou dos serviços

This is the standard option for accommodation services already provided.

What is the "Referência" field?

The reference is an internal identifier that helps you identify the reservation later.

Examples include:

• Airbnb reservation code

• Booking.com reservation code

• Your own booking reference

Example:

HMAQ8AFBCJ

Using the reservation code makes future bookkeeping and audits easier.

What should I write in the description?

Include enough information to identify the stay.

Recommended format:

Alojamento Local [Property Name]

AL [Licence Number]

[Check-in Date] - [Check-out Date]

Airbnb Reservation: [Reservation Code]

What quantity should I use?

For most bookings:

Quantidade = 1

Unidade = Unidade

The reservation is treated as a single accommodation service.

Should I include tourist tax in the accommodation amount?

No.

The accommodation amount and tourist tax should appear as separate lines on the invoice.

Why should tourist tax be shown separately?

Tourist tax:

• Does not belong to the host

• Is collected on behalf of the municipality

• Is not accommodation revenue

• Is generally not subject to VAT

Keeping it separate makes accounting and municipal reporting easier.

How do I add tourist tax to the invoice?

Create a second line under "Produtos, Serviços ou Outros" and use:

Tipo: Impostos, Taxas e Encargos Parafiscais

Tipo Ref.: Outro

Referência: Taxa Turística

Descrição: Taxa turística não sujeita a IVA

Enter the tourist tax amount collected from the guest.

Should tourist tax have VAT applied?

Generally, no.

Tourist tax is usually shown separately and is not subject to VAT because it is collected on behalf of the municipality.

What VAT rate should I select for accommodation?

If you operate under the VAT exemption regime:

Taxa IVA: 0%

Motivo de Isenção: IVA - Regime de Isenção - Artigo 53.º n.º 1 do CIVA

If you are VAT registered, consult your accountant regarding the correct VAT treatment.

Can I issue one invoice for multiple guests staying together?

Yes.

Normally, one invoice is issued per reservation, not per guest.

The invoice is usually issued to the lead guest who made the booking.

What date should I use on the invoice?

Use the appropriate transaction date based on when the accommodation service was provided and your accounting obligations.

If you are unsure, consult your accountant.

Do I need to include my AL licence number?

Yes, it is highly recommended.

Including the AL licence number helps identify the property and simplifies future audits and bookkeeping.

What are the most common invoicing mistakes made by AL hosts?

• Including tourist tax in the accommodation amount

• Forgetting the AL licence number

• Using incorrect reservation dates

• Applying the wrong VAT treatment

• Issuing separate invoices for every guest in a group

• Using vague descriptions that do not identify the booking

Can EazyAL automate invoicing?

Yes.

EazyAL can integrate with Vendus to automatically prepare invoices using reservation and guest check-in data.

This reduces manual work, helps avoid errors, and keeps guest reporting, tourist tax, and invoicing records consistent.