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Company formation in Portugal

Incorporation and tax framing of companies in Portugal for Brazilian and other foreign entrepreneurs and investors.

Portugal offers a quick incorporation process and a well-known tax regime, but the choice of corporate form, seat and VAT and corporate-tax framing determines the cost of operating in the following years. We accompany the client from the decision to incorporate through the first financial year.

We handle the partners' Portuguese tax numbers, incorporation, commercial registration, beneficial-owner filing, bank account opening and activity licences. Where the Portuguese company belongs to a Brazilian group, we ensure coherence between the two structures.

We also advise on hiring employees, contracts with Portuguese and European suppliers and the company's reporting obligations.

How we work

  1. Choice of corporate form and tax framing with a cost simulation.
  2. Incorporation and registrations handled by our Lisbon office.
  3. Support through the first year of activity.

Frequently asked questions

Can a Brazilian open a company in Portugal without living there?
Yes. A Portuguese tax number is required, and a tax representative if the person lives outside the European Union.
What does it cost to maintain a Portuguese company?
A mandatory certified accountant, a registered seat and reporting obligations. Cost varies with the activity; we provide an estimate before incorporation.
Does the company entitle me to a visa?
Incorporation alone does not. There are residence routes linked to business activity, which we assess case by case.

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