# Company car vs own vehicle: a Portuguese simulation

> When does a company car pay off in Portugal? Simulation including autonomous taxation.

**Author:** Inês Pereira — Portuguese Tax Specialist (AT)  
**Published:** 2026-04-03  
**Updated:** 2026-04-28  
**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/blog/company-car-vs-own-vehicle-a-portuguese-simulation

**TL;DR:** Summary For 1,500 km/month, Portuguese mileage reimbursement at €0.40/km costs the company ~€3,000/year less than a company car, factoring in IRC autonomous taxation.

- When does a company car pay off in Portugal?
- Simulation including autonomous taxation.
- Summary For 1,500 km/month, Portuguese mileage reimbursement at €0.40/km costs the company ~€3,000/year less than a company car, factoring in IRC autonomous taxation.
- Company cars only pay off in specific roles.

## Summary

For 1,500 km/month, Portuguese mileage reimbursement at €0.40/km costs the company ~€3,000/year less than a company car, factoring in IRC autonomous taxation.[^at-irs] Company cars only pay off in specific roles.

## Sources

- [Autoridade Tributária — Tributação autónoma e viaturas (CIRC art. 88)](https://info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/) — Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira — Portugal (2026-04-28)