Tourist Tax in Machico: A Complete Guide for AL Hosts (2026)
If you run an Alojamento Local in Machico, you now have one more compliance obligation on your plate: the municipal tourist tax (Taxa Turística). The Câmara Municipal de Machico launched its own dedicated platform for managing this tax, and if you haven't registered yet, it's time to get that sorted.
This guide walks you through what the tax is, who it applies to, and exactly how to register and submit your declarations.
What is the Machico Tourist Tax?
The tourist tax (Taxa Turística, or TT) is a per-night charge that AL hosts collect from guests and then declare and remit to the municipality. It applies specifically to overnight stays — the so-called "dormida" component. The municipality uses revenue from this tax to fund local tourism infrastructure and services.
Machico is one of several municipalities across Madeira and mainland Portugal that has introduced this charge. If your property is licensed in the Machico municipality — which covers the parishes of Machico, Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Água de Pena, and Santo António da Serra — this applies to you.
For the full legal detail, the official regulation is available here: Regulamento da Taxa Turística de Machico.
The municipality also provides a multilingual flyer (Portuguese, English, French, German) that explains the tax to both hosts and guests: Flyer TT Machico — 4 idiomas.
Who Has to Comply?
The tax obligation falls on the economic agent — that's you, the AL host or property manager. You are responsible for:
Collecting the tax from guests at the time of check-in or during the stay
Registering as an economic agent on the platform
Submitting periodic declarations via the online portal
Paying the declared amount to the municipality
Whether you manage your property directly or use a property manager, someone needs to be registered and making those declarations. If you're a remote host, don't assume your channel manager is handling this — it almost certainly isn't.
Who is Exempt?
Not every guest triggers the charge. The following are exempt:
Children under 13 years old
Individuals with a permanent disability of 60% or more
Guests relocated due to emergency situations
Guests undergoing medical treatment (and their companions)
Invited guests of the Municipality or of supported events
For any exempt guest, you still need to record the exemption properly when submitting your declaration.
How to Register: Step by Step
Everything is managed through the official platform at tmt.cm-machico.pt.
Step 1 — Go to the platform
Head to tmt.cm-machico.pt. This is the dedicated tourist tax portal for Machico, separate from the main municipal website.
Step 2 — Create your account
Click on "Se ainda não tem registo..." (If you don't have an account yet). This takes you to the new economic agent registration form. Fill in your details — you'll need your NIF, contact information, and details about your AL property or properties.
Step 3 — Confirm your registration
After submitting the registration form, you'll receive confirmation. Once approved, you'll have access to the restricted area of the platform.
Step 4 — Log in to your account
Return to tmt.cm-machico.pt and click "Já está Registado?" (Already registered?), then go to "Autenticação" to log in.
Step 5 — Access the forms
Once logged in, navigate to "Formulários." This is where you'll find the periodic declaration forms for submitting your tourist tax data — number of nights, number of guests, applicable exemptions, and so on.
Step 6 — Submit your declaration
Complete the form for the relevant period and submit it online. Through the platform you can also track previous submissions and download the corresponding invoice/receipt.
Step 7 — Pay the tax
The platform will generate the relevant documentation. Payment instructions and deadlines are set out in the regulation — make sure you check the applicable deadlines to avoid penalties.
Useful Resources on the Platform
The Machico tourist tax platform offers more than just the submission forms. You'll also find:
The full tourist tax regulation (PDF)
Multilingual flyers you can print and display for guests (available in Portuguese, English, French, and German)
A version of the flyer focused on explaining the tax to tourists, and another aimed at economic agents
Access to your submission history and invoices
All of these are available directly on tmt.cm-machico.pt.
What About Guests?
You're required to inform guests that the tourist tax applies to their stay. The municipality has made this easy by providing ready-made flyers in four languages. You can download and print these to display at your property, or include the information in your welcome message.
The flyer aimed at tourists is available here: Flyer TT Machico — Versão focada nos turistas.
There's also an English-only version here: Flyer TT Machico — Inglês.
What if I Need Help?
The Câmara Municipal de Machico can be reached at:
Phone: 291 969 990
Address: Largo do Município, 9200-099 Machico
Office hours: 09:00 to 16:00
You can also find the full contact list at cm-machico.pt.
FAQ
How much is the tourist tax in Machico? €2 per guest per night, charged to guests aged 13 and over, capped at 7 nights per stay (€14 maximum per guest).
Where do I register and declare the Machico tourist tax? Through the municipality's dedicated portal at tmt.cm-machico.pt. You register as an economic agent first, wait for validation, then submit periodic declarations.
Who is exempt from the Machico tourist tax? Children under 13, guests with a permanent disability of 60% or more, guests relocated due to emergencies, guests undergoing medical treatment (and their companions), and invited guests of the municipality. Exemptions must still be recorded in your declaration.
Does the tax apply to my property if it's outside Machico town? Yes, if it's licensed anywhere in the municipality — including the parishes of Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Água de Pena, and Santo António da Serra.
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