Recurring orders — Portugal
Recurring orders for corporate merch programs in Portugal: scheduled call-offs, locked pricing, automatic dispatch, monthly consolidated invoice. IVA 23% via Portal das Finanças (AT), production hub in Lisbon.
Recurring orders — short answer
Brief: this answer covers recurring orders for corporate merch programs in Portugal. IVA 23% applies; compliance routes through Portal das Finanças (AT); production hub in Lisbon.
Detailed FAQ — Recurring orders
How does recurring orders typically work in Portugal?
It is defined in the master service agreement with explicit scope, named accountable parties on both sides, escalation matrix and SLA. Decisions are documented in writing and indexed against the production batch number.
What does recurring orders cost?
Most of the framework is baked into the standard rate card; specialist provisions add 4-12% to landed cost, depending on volume.
How fast can recurring orders be activated?
Standard response runs 24-72h from notification; full operational handover within 7-15 working days.
Who signs off on recurring orders?
Joint sign-off: procurement (commercial), legal (contract), brand (artwork integrity), and Lisbon operations (production / logistics).
Does IVA 23% compliance change anything?
Yes — Portal das Finanças (AT) keeps a permanent record of every invoice movement, so any contractual remedy is supported by a complete tax-authority audit trail.
How is artwork and IP protected throughout?
Vector masters held in restricted cloud storage; NDA per partner; no third-party use; deletion on termination with written certification.
Can this be tested in advance?
Yes — annual tabletop exercise simulating the scenario, with timed handover and post-mortem report shared with the client lead.
Where do I get the full clause?
Request the latest MSA template via the form below — current version dated Q2 2026.
Portugal — specific notes
Procurement and tax compliance in Portugal pivots on Portal das Finanças (AT) e-invoicing, IVA 23% with reverse-charge on EU B2B, and the regulated registry of VAT-able traders. Our Lisbon hub ships every order with the full Portugal compliance dossier — invoice, declarations, certifications — already populated for procurement audits.