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Hi @Emmaqlife, Welcome.

Based on Portuguese tax law and VAT rules, it appears that you generally do not have to pay VAT on the legal services provided by a Portuguese law firm if you are a Canadian citizen residing in Canada and the services are for your personal use.

1. Place of Supply Rule: The general rule for VAT on services is that the "place of supply" is where the customer is established or has their permanent address. Since you are a non-taxable person (an individual, not a business) residing in Canada, the service is considered to be "supplied" in Canada, which is outside the EU.

1. Proof of Residence: The fact that you are currently residing in Canada and your invoice address is in Canada is crucial, as it serves as proof of your non-EU residency. This is the basis for the VAT exemption.

Hello Everyone,
I am a Canadian securing a lawyer to do our documents for NIF and D7. Do I have to pay VAT on their services. If I am currently residing in Canada and the address on our invoice is Canada I am reading that VAT does not have to be paid on the legal services provided.

If anyone has any insight on this. Greatly appreciated. - @Emmaqlife

Hello and Welcome,

1    You don't say where your lawyer is based.

2    When you asked your lawyer about the billing/VAT what did he/she/they say?