SIBA reporting using reviewed guest details
SIBA is the system Portuguese authorities use to record who is staying in your property. You must report every foreign guest, and that expressly includes guests from other EU member states. Portuguese nationals are not reported.
The deadline is three working days after check in, and separately three working days after check out. The system is operated by UCFE, within the Internal Security System. The official SIBA portal provides current guidance on reporting obligations and penalties.
EazyAL reuses the details your guest entered at online check in and prepares the report pre filled. Choose the submission method that suits you:
Portal, with guided step by step submission
File upload, with the file generated in the required format
Web service, submitted automatically without opening the portal
Records show preparation and submission status. Review the guest details and verify the result of each report. Consult the official SIBA guidance for deadlines and the consequences of non-compliance.
Modelo 30: organize platform commission details
Payments to non-resident entities may create reporting and withholding obligations. Treatment depends on the recipient, income and applicable documentation. Confirm your circumstances with your accountant.
Organise platform commissions and prepare the Modelo 30 XML file. Review the figures and tax treatment, then submit through Portal das Finanças.
INE IPHH, IPAL and SREA reporting
Statistical reporting depends on the request you receive and the responsible authority. EazyAL helps organize nights, guests, country of residence and revenue when those details are available. Review the questionnaire and figures before submission.
EazyAL aggregates period data for supported reports. Coverage depends on the survey and region. Azores SREA tools assist with preparing and transferring values; you review and submit in the official portal.
Municipal tourist tax, calculated council by council
Portugal has no single tourist tax. It has dozens of municipal regulations with different rates, different night caps, different exemptions and different declaration platforms.
Rules vary by municipality and stay date. Use the municipal tourist-tax guide to check rates, night caps, age rules and exemptions.
EazyAL helps calculate tourist tax and prepare supported declarations. Automatic submission depends on the municipality, configuration and complete data. Verify the result and handle payment through the relevant portal.
You can check your council’s rate now with the free tourist tax calculator. No account needed.
Optional invoicing from reviewed stays
Invoicing is an optional add-on for Essential, Pro and Automate, subject to activation and setup. Choose a stay, confirm the customer, amounts and tax treatment, and review the document before issuing it. Provider options depend on your account.
Online check in, collected once
Send your guest check-in form before arrival. Collect the details once, review them and reuse the required fields in applicable reports.
Door codes and Wi-Fi, ready for arrival.
Store property entry codes and Wi-Fi details. Choose which arrival details guests see after completing their form.
Sharing options depend on your property settings.
Guest invoices from stay details
Prepare and review invoices in EazyAL. Invoicing is an optional add-on for Essential, Pro and Automate.
Compare invoicing options ↗Collect only the details required for the stay and applicable obligations. Confirm the legal basis, guest information and retention requirements. Consult the EazyAL privacy policy for its data-handling practices.
Connected channels and direct bookings
Manage Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Vrbo and Agoda with the EazyAL channel manager. Receive direct bookings too. Connections depend on your plan, property and setup.
Built by a host, not a boardroom
EazyAL was built by a host in Madeira who runs his own Alojamento Local and needed to solve the same problem every month.
EazyAL was developed from the experience of managing an Alojamento Local in Madeira. Support can help clarify setup and the steps needed to prepare reports.
What it costs
Guest Forms costs €7/month or €60/year per property (equivalent to €5/month), excluding VAT. Compliance tools start with Essential; invoicing is an optional add-on. Check pricing, availability and the conditions of each plan.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need software to run an Alojamento Local in Portugal?
There is no general requirement to use software. SIBA reports, statistical surveys, tourist tax and invoicing depend on the rules applying to your accommodation and activity. Software can help organize data and prepare these tasks.
I do not live in Portugal. Does that change anything?
Accommodation obligations still apply, but the owner’s tax residence and circumstances may affect some requirements. Confirm your situation with the responsible authority or a qualified professional.
Do I report guests from other EU countries?
Yes. The requirement expressly covers nationals of other EU member states. Only Portuguese nationals are outside SIBA reporting.
Does EazyAL actually submit to SIBA, or just prepare the file?
Both, depending on the method you pick. You can submit by web service without opening the portal, generate the upload file, or be guided step by step through portal submission.
Will it replace my current channel manager?
Channel-manager options are available on eligible plans, subject to availability and setup. You can also keep your existing manager and connect iCal calendars. Confirm supported channels and the data provided by each connection.
Does it work in Madeira and the Azores?
There are tools for Madeira and Azores properties, but coverage depends on the municipality, authority and report. SREA tools assist with preparation; you submit in the official portal. Confirm your property’s coverage before enabling submissions. See, for example, the Funchal tourist-tax guide.
Start with your first property
Create a free account, connect one property, and see your first guest report prepared before you pay anything. No credit card required.