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The guide to stair lifts, platforms and home lifts in Portugal. Types, support, taxes and rules, explained in plain words and with sources.

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Most read:Stair lift: warranty, maintenance and everyday safetyGlossary: the words in a stair lift quoteUsed or rented stair lift: what to check before you payHow much does a stair lift cost: what drives the price
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Which solution fits your stairs?

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Chair for straight stairs

Straight rail, quicker installation.

Chair for curved stairs

Rail made to measure.

Chair for outdoors

Materials for rain and sun.

Wheelchair platform

For people who cannot sit on a seat.

Home lift

For houses with two or more floors.

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Stair lift: warranty, maintenance and everyday safety

Three-year legal guarantee, commercial warranty, CE marking and daily checks. We found no compulsory servicing by law for home stair lifts. See the sources.

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Glossary: the words in a stair lift quote

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Used or rented stair lift: what to check before you pay

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How much does a stair lift cost: what drives the price

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Outdoor stair lift: what changes with rain, sun and salt air

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First, who pays. Then, the price.

There may be public support and tax benefits that many families do not know about. We read the legal texts and say what is confirmed.

6% VAT and income tax on a stair lift: what the law says and what to confirm →Stair lift chairs and platforms with no cover and no shaft carry 6% VAT; lifts with a cabin, 23%. In income tax we found no deduction of its own. See the sources.Who pays for a stair lift: the SAPA, municipal councils and what is still unknown →The SAPA lists stair lifts and platforms, but needs a prescription before you buy. What the official texts say, and three council programmes.

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