Dmitri Mihhailov
Managing Partner
Founder of Prifinance. 15+ years structuring international companies, banking and licensing for founders worldwide.
Company registration in Portugal, the Atlantic startup coast.
Open a company in Portugal remotely - a Portuguese Lda with €1 quotas, a registry that can incorporate in a day, 19% corporate tax on a legislated path to 17% by 2028, and the talent magnet that made Lisbon Europe's startup coast. We are equally plain about the fine print: 28% on dividends to individuals, a fiscal representative for non-EU founders, and the old NHR regime is closed to new entrants.Open a company in Portugal remotely - a Portuguese Lda with €1 quotas, a registry that can incorporate in a day, 19% corporate tax on a legislated path to 17% by 2028, and the talent magnet that made Lisbon Europe's startup coast. We are equally plain about the fine print: 28% on dividends to individuals, a fiscal representative for non-EU founders, and the old NHR regime is closed to new entrants.
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Portugal · at a glance
Legal formLda · Sociedade por Quotas
Time to set up3-10 business days
Corporate tax19% · SME 15%
Dividends28% · 0% EU parents
Minimum capital€1 per quota
Remote setupYes - NIF + POA
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Portugal in brief
Where Europe's talent decided to live.
Portugal turned lifestyle into industrial policy: Web Summit moved to Lisbon, and the talent followed - engineers, founders and remote teams who could live anywhere chose the Atlantic coast, giving Portuguese companies a hiring pool most capitals envy. The machinery keeps pace: the Lda incorporates with €1 quotas, the famous Empresa na Hora desk can register a standard company the same day, corporate tax fell to 19% with 15% on an SME's first €50,000 - and is legislated to reach 17% by 2028. Madeira's 5% IBC (our separate page) is Portugal's own island answer to Ireland.
We position it honestly. Dividends to individuals carry a flat 28% - the sore spot for owner-operators, and the number Greece beats with its 5%. Founders need Portuguese NIFs first; for non-EU clients, we provide a Portuguese fiscal representative at the same stage - a step we handle first because everything waits on it. The old NHR regime is closed to new entrants; its successor (IFICI) is real but narrower, aimed at qualified professions and innovation companies, and the golden visa now runs through qualifying non-real-estate funds and other routes, not apartments. Bureaucracy at Finanças rewards patience and local hands. You come for the talent, the market access and the life - and we structure it so the 28% stings as little as legally possible.
Packages & pricing
Portugal turned lifestyle into industrial policy: Web Summit moved to Lisbon, and the talent followed - engineers, founders and remote teams who could live anywhere chose the Atlantic coast, giving Portuguese companies a hiring pool most capitals envy. The machinery keeps pace: the Lda incorporates with €1 quotas, the famous Empresa na Hora desk can register a standard company the same day, corporate tax fell to 19% with 15% on an SME's first €50,000 - and is legislated to reach 17% by 2028. Madeira's 5% IBC (our separate page) is Portugal's own island answer to Ireland.
We position it honestly. Dividends to individuals carry a flat 28% - the sore spot for owner-operators, and the number Greece beats with its 5%. Founders need Portuguese NIFs first; for non-EU clients, we provide a Portuguese fiscal representative at the same stage - a step we handle first because everything waits on it. The old NHR regime is closed to new entrants; its successor (IFICI) is real but narrower, aimed at qualified professions and innovation companies, and the golden visa now runs through qualifying non-real-estate funds and other routes, not apartments. Bureaucracy at Finanças rewards patience and local hands. You come for the talent, the market access and the life - and we structure it so the 28% stings as little as legally possible.
Packages & pricing
Packages & pricing
Business setup in Portugal - cost & packages.
01 - LDA · SOCIEDADE POR QUOTAS
Company
from€2,200EUR · all-in
Remote company formation in Portugal as an Lda - NIFs and fiscal representation for founders, incorporation, tax and VAT activation and the first year of the registered address included.
✓NIF numbers & fiscal rep for non-EU founders✓Incorporation - Empresa na Hora or tailored deed✓Registry & publication fees included✓Registered address in Lisbon - first year✓Tax (IRC) & VAT activation handled✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: IFICI application - from €900 · accounting - from €200/month · annual renewal - from €1,800/year.Optional add-ons: IFICI application - from €900 · accounting - from €200/month · annual renewal - from €1,800/year.
Start with Company →02 - LDA · SOCIEDADE POR QUOTAS
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from€3,900EUR · all-in
A working Lda with a Portuguese account - a bank or fintech, euro-native, arranged with our support.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with Millennium, Novo Banco or a fintech✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →What you can doWhat you can do
What you can do
Popular uses for a Portuguese company.
Tech & startupsTech & startups
The Web Summit ecosystem - hire from the pool that moved here on purpose.
Remote teams & nearshoring
EU-rules employment for the talent that chose Lisbon and Porto.
Tourism & hospitality
Hotels, alojamento local and operators in one of Europe's strongest visitor markets.
Real estate & development
Projects and rentals held through the right Portuguese vehicle.
Export services
Consulting and creative work invoiced across the EU from the 15% SME band.
Financial services licensed
Payment and investment firms under Banco de Portugal / CMVM licensing.licensed
Why Portugal
The Web Summit ecosystem - hire from the pool that moved here on purpose.
Remote teams & nearshoring
EU-rules employment for the talent that chose Lisbon and Porto.
Tourism & hospitality
Hotels, alojamento local and operators in one of Europe's strongest visitor markets.
Real estate & development
Projects and rentals held through the right Portuguese vehicle.
Export services
Consulting and creative work invoiced across the EU from the 15% SME band.
Financial services licensed
Payment and investment firms under Banco de Portugal / CMVM licensing.licensed
Why Portugal
Why Portugal
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Engineers and founders moved here voluntarily - hiring in Lisbon beats most capitals.
19% and falling19% and falling
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The corporate rate dropped to 19% on a legislated path to 17% by 2028 - 15% on an SME's first €50k.
Empresa na HoraEmpresa na Hora
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The same-day incorporation desk - Portugal's proudest bureaucratic invention.
IFICI for moversIFICI for movers
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The NHR successor: 20% flat on qualifying work income plus exemptions for eligible foreign income, for ten years.
Madeira in the familyMadeira in the family
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Portugal's own 5% island regime when the substance math fits - one legal system, two speeds.
EU + Atlantic positionEU + Atlantic position
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Euro, Schengen, and the timezone bridge between Europe and the Americas.
How it comparesHow it compares
How it compares
Portugal next to the usual shortlist.
CountryCountry
| Corporate tax | Dividends | Signature edge | Portugal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19% · SME 15% | 28% · 0% EU parents | Talent + lifestyle + IFICI | Spain |
| 25% · 15% new | 19-30% | The bigger market | Greece |
| 22% | 5% | The dividend winner | Madeira (IBC) |
| 5% licensed | 0% WHT if eligible | Portugal's 5% island | Cyprus |
| 15% | 0% SDC non-dom | Non-dom dividends | Requirements |
19% · SME 15%Spain
Dividends28% · 0% EU parents
Signature edgeTalent + lifestyle + IFICI
25% · 15% newGreece
Dividends19-30%
Signature edgeThe bigger market
22%Madeira (IBC)
Dividends5%
Signature edgeThe dividend winner
5% licensedCyprus
Dividends0% WHT if eligible
Signature edgePortugal's 5% island
15%Requirements
Dividends0% SDC non-dom
Signature edgeNon-dom dividends
Requirements
What Portuguese law actually demands.
01
One shareholder - Individual or company, any nationality - a single-quota Lda (unipessoal) is standard.
02
Manager (gerente) - At least one; non-residents can serve - with Portuguese NIFs for everyone involved.
03
NIF & fiscal rep - Every founder needs a Portuguese tax number - for non-EU founders, we provide a Portuguese fiscal representative from the start.
04
Capital - €1 per quota - Symbolic; fund working capital as your plan requires.
05
Registered address - A Portuguese seat - included in our package.
06
Accounts & filings - Certified accountant (contabilista certificado) mandatory, certified invoicing software and periodic filings - ours carries them.
How it works
How to start a business in Portugal in days.
Everything runs through our lawyers, the registry and Finanças - NIFs first, then incorporation, then the activations.Everything runs through our lawyers, the registry and Finanças - NIFs first, then incorporation, then the activations.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm Portugal fits your case - mainland Lda, Madeira's 5%, or another flag entirely.
022-5 days
NIFs & fiscal rep
Tax numbers and representation for founders - everything waits on this, so it goes first.
031-3 days
Incorporation
Empresa na Hora for standard statutes, tailored deed where governance needs it.
041-2 days
Beneficial-owner register
The RCBE filing is completed.
052-5 days
Tax & VAT activation
Activity declaration at Finanças, VAT and e-invoicing configured.
063-10 days
Banking
A fintech live in days; traditional banks in parallel.
Quick facts
Legal formLda / Unipessoal
Shareholders1+, any nationality
Corporate tax19% · SME 15%
Dividends28% · 0% EU parents
Standard timeline3-10 business days
Capital€1 per quota
Renewal & accountingFrom €1,800/year
Taxation 2026
On the ground
On the ground in Portugal.
Prifinance - Portugal
Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
01
Iberia-desk specialists
Your setup is run by a team registering Portuguese and Spanish companies every month.
02
Finanças handled
NIFs, activity declarations, e-invoicing and the RCBE - done correctly, in Portuguese, on time.
03
Relocation as one project
IFICI, visas and the company - both landings planned together.
04
Also in Tallinn, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas - one team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Tallinn
Estonia
Roseni 13
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Falling corporate, heavy dividends - plan accordingly.
Portuguese companies pay 19% (plus a municipal derrama of up to 1.5% and state derrama above €1.5 million of taxable profit), with 15% on an SME's first €50,000 - and the rate is legislated to fall to 17% by 2028. Dividends to individuals carry a flat 28%, the number that shapes owner strategy; qualifying EU parent companies take them at zero. The IFICI regime gives eligible movers a 20% rate on qualifying work income for a decade.Portuguese companies pay 19% (plus a municipal derrama of up to 1.5% and state derrama above €1.5 million of taxable profit), with 15% on an SME's first €50,000 - and the rate is legislated to fall to 17% by 2028. Dividends to individuals carry a flat 28%, the number that shapes owner strategy; qualifying EU parent companies take them at zero. The IFICI regime gives eligible movers a 20% rate on qualifying work income for a decade.
Corporate - 19% / 15%
Plus municipal derrama up to 1.5%; the rate is legislated to fall to 17% by 2028.Plus municipal derrama up to 1.5%; the rate is legislated to fall to 17% by 2028.
Dividends - 28%
Flat to individuals - the honest sore spot; 0% to qualifying EU parents.Flat to individuals - the honest sore spot; 0% to qualifying EU parents.
IFICI - the NHR heir
20% flat on qualifying employment/self-employment income plus exemptions for eligible foreign income, ten years - narrower than old NHR, still real.20% flat on qualifying employment/self-employment income plus exemptions for eligible foreign income, ten years - narrower than old NHR, still real.
VAT - 23%
Standard machinery; qualifying exports and intra-EU B2B supplies are zero-rated.Standard machinery; qualifying exports and intra-EU B2B supplies are zero-rated.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax19%
SME first €50k15%
Municipal derrama0-1.5%
Dividends (individuals)28%
VAT23%
Renewal & accountingFrom €1,800/year
FAQ
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
International Business Consultant
Guides clients from the first consultation to a working setup - companies, accounts and substance in 60+ jurisdictions.
Alex Danila
Corporate Services Specialist
Handles incorporation paperwork, KYC and bank introductions so your Portuguese company launches without delays.
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Company registration in Portugal, answered.
How to open a company in Portugal without visiting?+
Yes. You can set up a company in Portugal remotely: NIFs, fiscal representation, incorporation and tax activation are all handled by power of attorney; fintechs onboard by video. Traditional banks sometimes want a meeting - often combined with the visa or house-hunting trip most clients make anyway.
How much does business setup in Portugal cost?+
Turnkey company registration in Portugal starts from €2,200 including founders' NIFs, fiscal representation and the first-year address. With an account arranged, packages start from €3,900. Renewals with the mandatory certified accountant run from €1,800 a year.
What taxes will the company pay?+
19% on profits (15% on an SME's first €50,000) plus a municipal derrama of up to 1.5%. VAT is 23%. The number to plan around is the 28% flat on dividends to individuals - qualifying EU parent companies take them at zero, which shapes holding structures. We model your extraction path first.
What is the NIF and fiscal representative story?+
Every founder needs a Portuguese tax number (NIF). For non-EU clients, we provide a Portuguese fiscal representative at the same stage. This is the true first step - incorporation, banking, and everything else waits on it - so we handle both the day you engage us, and both are part of our service.
Is the NHR regime really gone?+
The old NHR is closed to new entrants - anyone selling it today is selling the past. Its successor, IFICI, is real but narrower: a 20% rate on qualifying Portuguese employment or self-employment income plus exemptions for eligible foreign income for ten years, aimed at qualified professions, research and innovation-linked companies. We assess eligibility honestly before you plan around it.
What happened to the golden visa?+
The real-estate route closed in 2023. The programme survives through qualifying non-real-estate funds and a few niche routes - slower, more institutional, still functional. For most founders, the practical alternatives are the D2 entrepreneur visa for entrepreneurial activity or the D8 digital-nomad visa for remote work; we run the appropriate route alongside the Lda where relevant.
What is Empresa na Hora?+
Portugal's same-day incorporation service: standard statutes, pre-approved names, and a company registered in a single sitting. It works beautifully for straightforward structures; tailored governance takes the traditional deed route with a few extra days. We pick the door that fits your case.
How is banking?+
Euro-normal: Millennium BCP, Novo Banco, Santander and fintechs onboard foreign-owned companies with standard EU KYC. The NIF-first sequencing matters - accounts wait on tax numbers. We prepare the file and route it to the institution that fits your profile.
Portugal or Greece / Madeira?+
Greece wins the owner arithmetic outright - 5% dividends against Portugal's 28% - and its relocation regimes rival IFICI. Madeira is Portugal's own answer: 5% licensed IBC when the jobs math fits, same legal system. Mainland Portugal wins on talent, ecosystem and life itself. We run all three comparisons honestly per case.
How long does it take to register a business in Portugal?+
NIFs and fiscal representation take 2-5 days and gate everything; incorporation itself can be same-day via Empresa na Hora; tax activation and the RCBE add a few days. Plan 3-10 business days end-to-end, plus banking. Visa and IFICI tracks run their own calendars, planned together from the start.
Client notes
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