Faturas sem papel (paperless invoices) – Frequently Asked Questions

The paperless invoices service allows you to send invoices by email.

You can receive them when making payments at supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, restaurants or other commercial establishments that have joined the service.


All without sharing unnecessary data.

Simply provide your taxpayer number (NIF) so that the invoice is sent to the email address you supplied when signing up for the service.

What are the advantages of paperless invoices?

Less paper

Invoices are sent by email, with no need to print.

Quick access

Consult your invoices in your email, whenever you need them.

Easy management

You can add up to two extra emails to receive invoices and set up a PIN code to open invoices securely.

Useful notifications

If you associate a mobile phone number, you'll receive SMS alerts if there are problems with your invoices.

Simplified resending

If you delete an invoice or change your email address, you can request the resending of invoices that have already been issued. If an invoice doesn't arrive, use the account management area to resend it or contact the establishment where you made the purchase.

How to sign up for paperless invoices?

1 – Access the service

  • You can sign up through the portal or the gov.pt app.
  • Use your Digital Mobile Key (CMD) or Citizen Card to authenticate.

If you represent a company, you must have business attributes associated via the Professional Attributes Certification System (SCAP).

2 – Next, choose your email address
Enter the email address where you wish to receive your invoices.
Input the confirmation code received in your email (the code is valid for 24 hours).

3 – Finally, set up invoice protection
A PIN code to access your invoices is automatically generated. By default, it consists of the last four digits of your taxpayer number (NIF).

  • You can change it or choose not to use a PIN at the time of registration. Later, you may activate or change the PIN if you wish.

It is possible to cancel the service at any time and reactivate it later.

How do these invoices work?

Once you have activated paperless invoices, simply provide your taxpayer number (NIF) at the store, restaurant, supermarket, or any other participating establishment. The invoice will then be automatically sent to the email address you selected.

How do you manage your invoices?

In the account management area, available on the portal or the gov.pt app, you can:

  • Change the associated email address and request the re-sending of invoices.
  • Activate, change, or deactivate the PIN code.
  • Add up to two extra email addresses.
  • Cancel the paperless invoices service.