Electronic notification activation schedule
What are electronic notifications?
Electronic notifications allow you to receive official messages online from the Portuguese Tax Office.
When should I submit a request to activate my electronic notification?
To avoid delays, submit your electronic notification activation request on or before the 20th of the month.
The Portuguese Tax Office has a monthly cut-off for processing requests (at least 10 days before month-end).
When will my electronic notifications be activated?
It depends on when you submit your request.
| Activation request date | Expected activation date |
|---|---|
| Day 1–20 of the month | 1st day of the following month |
| Day 21-30 or 21-31 of the month | 1st day of the month after next (one extra month) |
Can you give an example?
- Request submitted on January 19 → Activated on February 1
- Request submitted on January 22 → Activated on March 1
Why does requesting activation after the 20th of the month cause a delay?
The Portuguese Tax Office processes electronic notification requests in monthly batches. Requests submitted too close to month-end are pushed to the next processing cycle.
What if the 1st day of the month is a holiday?
If the 1st day of the month falls on a public holiday in Portugal, activation may be delayed. In that case, your activation request will likely be processed within the following week.
What’s the safest rule to remember?
👉 Submit your request on or before the 20th of the month to avoid delays.
For February, this means submitting by the 18th of the month.
What should I do next?
Follow our step-by-step guide to activate your electronic notifications and remove your fiscal representative. Once this is completed, you can cancel your Bordr subscription.