🇵🇹 Portugal · Company Registration
Entity types, registration process, required documents, costs, and official registries.
Quick answer
Portugal offers fast setup via 'Empresa na Hora' and online services; the usual form is a Sociedade por Quotas (Lda). Founders need a Portuguese tax number (NIF), and the commercial registry records the company.
Companies in Portugal can be set up quickly through the 'Empresa na Hora' and online one-stop services; the Commercial Register records the company. A tax number (NIF) is required.
- 'Empresa na Hora' and online services allow same-day company setup.
- The Commercial Register (Registo Comercial) records the company and its filings.
- Founders need a Portuguese NIF; a foreign individual obtains an NIF first.
Official authorities
- ePortugal
Government one-stop portal — company setup services.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I set up a company in Portugal?
'Empresa na Hora' can create a company in a single day once documents and an NIF are ready.
Do I need an NIF?
Yes — founders need a Portuguese tax number (NIF); non-residents obtain one, sometimes via a fiscal representative.
What is the minimum capital?
The minimum share capital for an Lda is nominal (a low amount per shareholder).
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