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What does this Finanças letter mean?

Drop in a letter from Finanças or Segurança Social as a PDF. Pastinha tells you in plain English who sent it, what kind of letter it is, how much, by when, and the payment reference. Your letter is read in your own browser and never uploaded. A PDF works best; a clear, flat photo also works.

Read my letter See three sample letters first
A sample fine notice explained in English: the amount, the deadline and the reference

A sample letter, read by Pastinha.

The letters it recognises

Payment slipguia de pagamento, documento de pagamento

A slip for paying a tax or contribution. Pay it with the reference by the deadline and keep the bank proof.

Fine noticecoima, contraordenação

A case opened for something late or missed, with the fine. Some letters offer a lower amount for paying early, so ask your accountant quickly.

Tax assessmentnota de liquidação

The office's calculation of a tax you owe or will be refunded. Check it with your accountant before the deadline.

Enforcement summonscitação

A collection case for an unpaid amount. Deadlines are short: send it to your accountant the same day.

Seizure noticepenhora

The office telling you it will take, or has taken, money or assets for a debt. Call your accountant today.

Notificationnotificação

The office telling you something or asking for something. The deadline is the first thing to find.

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