Registration fee is from 4500 €
Registration period — 4 weeks
Minimum authorized capital - 1 euro
Remote opening — yes
Financial statements — yes
Portugal attracts investors from all over the world thanks to its favourable business climate, transparent tax system and geographical location. Starting a company in Portugal is a great opportunity for non-residents to take advantage of the benefits of the European Union and gain access to the international market.
We recommend registering a company in Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal that is a tax-advantaged zone under EU law.
The most common forms of companies in Portugal are:
We help clients from any country to open a business in Portugal for foreigners. Our team of lawyers and consultants will provide full support: from choosing a business form to obtaining all necessary permits.
Starting a business in Portugal can be an important step towards expanding your operations. With Maira Consult, you will receive professional assistance at every stage. Contact us for a free consultation and start your journey to success in Europe! With Maira Consult, you save time and get professional support to start a business in Portugal quickly. Contact us and we will start the process today!
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Tax benefits
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Loyal immigration policy
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Geographical location
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Favorable business climate
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Possibility of obtaining residency
All founders must obtain a tax number (NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) from the Portuguese tax office.
The name must be unique and comply with Portuguese requirements.
Minimum authorized capital: 1 euro for each shareholder. This means that a company can be registered even with a minimum capital (e.g., 2 euros for two shareholders). The authorized capital does not have to be paid immediately, but it must be paid before the company starts operating.
Any person over the age of 18 can become a director, regardless of nationality.
For an LDA (Limited Liability Company), there can be one or more shareholders. If there is only one shareholder, it is called a Sociedade Unipessoal LDA. For SA (Joint Stock Company), the minimum number of shareholders is 5.
Annual financial statements are due by May 31 of the year following the close of the fiscal year. VAT reporting - quarterly. If the company's turnover exceeds €650,000, VAT returns are submitted monthly.
Corporate tax (IRC) - standard rate: 21%. VAT - 23%. Dividend tax - 28%.
The register is open for public access.
The company name is verified and approved through the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI).
To register a company, you need to collect the following documents: Copies of passports or IDs of the founders. Tax numbers (NIF) of all members. The company's charter, which specifies the purpose of the activity, capital and management structure. A document confirming the registration of the legal address, NIF numbers of each of the participants
It is possible to open a company in Portugal for a non-resident remotely. To do this, we need to provide high-quality scanned copies of your passport and confirmation of your residential address.
At this stage, you can pay the authorized capital.
It is possible to open a business in Portugal through one of two systems: Empresa na Hora (Company in an hour): This is a quick procedure that allows you to register a company within one day. All you need to do is contact a special Empresa na Hora office. Online via ePortugal: Registration can be done online. It is convenient, but may take a little longer.
After registering a company in Portugal, you will receive: Certificate of incorporation (Certidão de Registo). Tax number of the company (Número de Identificação de Pessoa Colectiva, NIPC).
After company registration in Portugal, all corporate documents are sent for apostille.
After the company in Portugal is registered, the documents are sent to the owner.
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