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What Are the Steps to Setup a Company in Portugal?
Setting up a company in Portugal involves several steps that need to be followed according to Portuguese law. Here is a general outline of the process. 1. Determine the type of the company Decide on the legal structure of your company, such as a limited liability company (Sociedade por Quotas – LDA), joint-stock company (Sociedade…
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What is the Portuguese NIF Number?
“NIF” stands for Número de Identificação Fiscal Tax (tax identification number). It is a 9-digit unique personal identifier used for tax purposes. This tax number is needed for most relevant legal acts carried out in Portugal, such as the opening of a bank account or the purchase of a property. You can ask for a NIF at…
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United European Citizen Registration in Portugal
The registration certificate is mandatory for EU citizens intending to stay in Portugal for longer than 3 months. To make your registration in Portugal, you only have to apply for a Certificate of Registration of Citizen. Besides EU citizens, the Certificate of Registration of Citizen of the European Union could be requested by any citizen…
