Portugal: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €15,200
Industry avg:$16,390NHR Tax RegimeAtlantic GatewayStartup Hub
Establish your business in Portugal, offering attractive NHR tax regime, strategic Atlantic location, and a booming startup ecosystem.
Advantages
- ✓ Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime providing 10 years of tax incentives
- ✓ Strategic Atlantic location connecting Europe, Africa, and Americas
- ✓ Booming startup ecosystem with government support
- ✓ Relatively lower operating costs compared to Northern Europe
- ✓ Excellent quality of life with 300+ days of sunshine annually
- ✓ Growing Golden Visa program for investor residency
- ✓ Access to EU single market
- ✓ Digital Nomad Visa available for remote workers
Important Considerations
- ! Corporate tax rate of 21% (17% for SMEs in first year)
- ! VAT rate of 23% is relatively high
- ! Language barrier - official documents may require Portuguese
- ! Bank account opening can take 1-2 weeks
- ! Audit requirements for certain company structures
- ! NHR regime limited to non-residents only
Key Facts
21% (17% SME year 1)
Corporate Tax
2-3 weeks
Setup Timeline
€1
Min. Capital
Not required
Directors
Popular Business Entities
LDA (Sociedade por Quotas) - LLC
Setup Time2-3 weeks
Min. Capital€1
Tax Rate21%
LiabilityLimited
SA (Sociedade Anónima) - Corporation
Setup Time2-3 weeks
Min. Capital€50,000
Tax Rate21%
LiabilityLimited
Unipessoal LDA (Single-Member LLC)
Setup Time2-3 weeks
Min. Capital€1
Tax Rate21%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
Customize your company formation with add-on services and choose your payment method.
6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
Instant Quote
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3 Payment Options
Quote, card payment, or bank transfer
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