{"id":4889,"date":"2026-05-04T08:19:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nominaurea.pt\/?p=4889"},"modified":"2026-05-04T08:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:44:29","slug":"single-report-portugal-4-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nominaurea.pt\/en\/noticias\/single-report-portugal-4-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Report in Portugal: Submission Starts on 4 May 2026 \u2014 What Businesses Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-1\"><strong>What is the Single Report?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-2\">The Single Report (SR) is a mandatory annual declaration that gathers detailed information on the social activity of companies, namely data relating to employees, remuneration, working hours, training, and occupational health and safety.<\/p>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-3\">This document provides a comprehensive snapshot of a company\u2019s labour reality and is used by public authorities for statistical purposes, inspections, and the development of labour policies.<\/p>\n<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-4\"><strong>Who is required to submit it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-5\">All employers with employees under an employment contract must submit the Single Report, regardless of their size or sector of activity.<\/p>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-6\">The following are excluded:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-7\">Self-employed individuals without employees<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-8\">Entities with no employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-9\"><strong>Submission deadline in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-10\">Under normal circumstances, the deadline runs between March and April. However, in 2026 there was an exceptional postponement, with the submission period set as follows:<\/p>\n<h3 data-rm-block-id=\"block-11\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>From 4 to 31 May 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-12\">This postponement results from technical and administrative adjustments to data collection systems.<\/p>\n<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-13\"><strong>What information must be included?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-14\">The Single Report comprises several annexes and requires detailed information, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-15\">Identification of the company and its establishments<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-16\">Number of employees and professional categories<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-17\">Remuneration and types of contracts<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-18\">Working hours and overtime<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-19\">Professional training<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-20\">Health and safety at work<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-21\">Employee inflows and outflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-22\">This set of data allows for a complete analysis of the company\u2019s workforce structure.<\/p>\n<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-23\"><strong>Consequences of non-compliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-24\">Failure to submit, or late submission, constitutes a serious offence, subject to fines and potential inspections by the authorities.<\/p>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-25\">Additionally, errors or omissions may lead to tax and social security inconsistencies, increasing the risk of penalties.<\/p>\n<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-26\"><strong>Best practices to avoid issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-27\">To ensure a smooth and error-free submission, it is recommended to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-28\">Prepare HR data in advance<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-29\">Validate professional categories and classifications<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-30\">Confirm training and health &amp; safety records<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-31\">Review consistency between accounting and payroll<\/li>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-32\">Use appropriate software to support completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-33\">Timely preparation significantly reduces the risk of errors and delays.<\/p>\n<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-34\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-35\">The Single Report remains one of the main reporting obligations for companies in Portugal. Despite the postponed deadline in 2026, the level of scrutiny remains high.<\/p>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-36\">Complying with this obligation is not only a legal requirement \u2014 it is also an opportunity to ensure the quality of internal company data and strengthen labour compliance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-rm-block-id=\"block-37\"><strong>How <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nominaurea.pt\/en\/\">Nominaurea<\/a> can help<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-38\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nominaurea.pt\/en\/\">Nominaurea<\/a><\/strong> provides specialised support in the preparation and submission of the Single Report, ensuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-rm-block-id=\"block-39\">Rigorous data collection and validation<br \/>\n\u2022 Coordination between accounting and human resources<br \/>\n\u2022 Accurate completion of all annexes<br \/>\n\u2022 Full compliance with legal deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-rm-block-id=\"block-40\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nominaurea.pt\/en\/\">Nominaurea<\/a>, a complex obligation becomes a simple, secure, and efficient process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Single Report? 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