Upcoming Environmental Invoice Requirements in Portugal

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen environmental regulations, Portugal has introduced important changes affecting businesses operating within its jurisdiction. These changes were formalized in March 2024 with the amendment of Decree-Law No. 24/2024, which directly impacts the way companies issue their sales invoices and transport documents.

According to the amendment, effective January 1, 2025, all businesses are required to include their SiliAmb registration number on sales invoices and transport documents. The SiliAmb registration refers to the unique identification number assigned by Portugal's National Authority for Waste Management, which monitors and enforces environmental compliance. The inclusion of this registration number is aimed at improving transparency and ensuring that companies are adhering to environmental reporting obligations.

Failure to comply with this new requirement could lead to regulatory issues or penalties, as the inclusion of the SiliAmb number will become a mandatory part of the invoicing process. We strongly advise companies doing business in Portugal to take immediate steps to review and update their invoicing systems to meet this requirement well in advance of the deadline.

Companies should not only ensure that the SiliAmb registration is correctly displayed on all relevant documents but also verify that their registration with the National Authority is up-to-date and accurate. This new directive signals Portugal's commitment to increasing accountability within the realm of environmental management.

For further details, you can refer directly to Decree-Law No. 24/2024, Article 19, published on March 26, 2024.

Source: Diario Da Republica

30 Sep 2024 at 10:26 am
3 min
Published by:
Nienske Pagen
Environmental Specialist
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