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🇵🇹 Turnkey Company Formation in Portugal

Company Formation in Portugal — In 1 Hour

Through the Empresa na Hora programme we incorporate your company in 1 hour at the CRT. NIPC, IVA, Segurança Social and bank account included — open your gateway to the EU market.

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✓ Empresa na Hora: 1 hour✓ NHR + Golden Visa guidance✓ EU IBAN bank account
CERTIDÃO PERMANENTE / COMMERCIAL REGISTRY
NIPCNIPC 515 987 654
Legal FormSociedade por Quotas (Lda)
Registry OfficeConservatória do Registo Comercial de Lisboa
Date of Incorporation22 April 2025
✓ REGISTO COMERCIAL

Our official process partners

IRNAutoridade TributáriaSegurança SocialCGDMillennium BCPStartup Portugal

Company Types

Which Company Type Should You Choose in Portugal?

Most Portuguese SMEs choose Lda (Sociedade por Quotas) — low capital threshold, flexible governance, limited liability. Single-shareholder setups use Sociedade Unipessoal Lda; large-scale or IPO-bound projects pick SA.

Lda (Sociedade por Quotas)

✅ The standard — 85% of Portuguese SMEs

💰 Min capital: €1 symbolic (€5,000 recommended)
📋 2+ shareholders (quotistas) · 1+ gerente (manager) · Registry filing

Ideal for e-commerce, consulting, software, import/export and every kind of SME. Liability limited to company assets. Can be incorporated in 1 hour via Empresa na Hora. Direct access to the EU single market.

Sociedade Unipessoal Lda

👤 Single shareholder — solo founders

💰 Min capital: €1 symbolic (€5,000 recommended)
📋 1 shareholder · 1 gerente (can be same person) · Registry filing

Perfect for freelance consultants, software developers, digital nomads and one-person businesses. Same rights as a Lda but with a single owner. NHR status can dramatically lower personal tax.

SA (Sociedade Anónima)

🏛️ Large scale + Euronext Lisbon

💰 Min capital: €50,000 (30% paid up at incorporation)
📋 5+ shareholders (or 1 legal entity) · Board of Directors · statutory auditor (ROC)

Large investments, fintech, companies planning an IPO. Mandatory form for Euronext Lisbon listing. Shares are freely transferable. Strict corporate governance requirements.

Empresário em Nome Individual (ENI)

⚡ Sole trader — fastest start

💰 No capital required
📋 NIF · AT registration · Segurança Social

Single-person freelancing, small trade, consulting. IRS progressive 14.5%–48%. Liability extends to personal assets — once you scale, switching to Unipessoal Lda is recommended.

Formation Process

From Empresa na Hora to First Invoice — 1 Week

Thanks to Empresa na Hora, incorporation in Portugal can be completed in 1 hour. Full operational readiness takes about a week.

  1. 1
    Day 0

    Consultation & NIF

    We agree on company type (Lda vs Unipessoal vs SA). NIF (tax number) obtained for every shareholder — non-EU shareholders get a fiscal representative. Name preferences finalised.

  2. 2
    Day 1

    Certificado de Admissibilidade

    RNPC (Registo Nacional de Pessoas Coletivas) issues the "Certificado de Admissibilidade" for the chosen company name. Alternatively, pick from the Empresa na Hora pre-approved list (instant).

  3. 3
    Day 1-2

    Empresa na Hora — 1-Hour Registration

    At a Centro de Registo Comercial (CRT) office your company is incorporated in 1 hour: articles of association are signed, NIPC issued on the spot, automatic publication in the Diário da República. Legal entity is born.

  4. 4
    Day 2-3

    AT (Tax Authority) Registration

    Início de Atividade (start of activity) filed with the Autoridade Tributária. CAE code (activity code) assigned. IVA registration opened (mandatory above €14,500 turnover).

  5. 5
    Day 3-5

    Segurança Social & TOC

    Employer registration with Segurança Social (ISS). Social security registration for the gerentes. Mandatory appointment of a Contabilista Certificado (TOC) — required by Portuguese law.

  6. 6
    Day 5-7

    Bank Account & Go-Live

    IBAN PT opened at CGD, Millennium BCP, Santander Totta or ActivoBank. Share capital deposited. E-invoicing system configured. You are ready to issue your first invoice.

Why Form a Company in Portugal?

EU passport, NHR tax regime, Atlantic location and startup-friendly programmes make Portugal one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions.

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Full EU Single Market Access

With a Portuguese Lda you sell into 27 EU countries with no customs borders. 450M consumers, OSS (One-Stop-Shop) simplification for B2C e-commerce IVA, and EU freedom of movement for goods and services.

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NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) Tax Regime

Foreigners relocating to Portugal enjoy 10 years of preferential taxation. Potential 0% tax on foreign-sourced income (under double-taxation treaties) and a flat 20% rate on Portuguese-source income from high-value professions.

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Madeira Free Trade Zone

The Madeira International Business Centre (CINM/MIBC) — EU-approved tax incentive zone. IRC of only 5% (until 2027). One of the lowest tax regimes in Europe for e-commerce, holding, shipping and service companies.

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Golden Visa & Tech Visa

Forming a company in Portugal supports applications for the Golden Visa (investor) or Tech Visa (skilled tech workers). After 5 years, eligibility for Portuguese citizenship and an EU passport.

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Empresa na Hora — 1-Hour Setup

One of the fastest incorporation processes in the world. Walk into a CRT office and walk out with a NIPC and a fully registered company in 1 hour. Minimal bureaucracy, maximum digitalisation.

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Startup Portugal & Web Summit Ecosystem

Lisbon is one of Europe's rising startup hubs — host of Web Summit, Startup Portugal grants, IAPMEI and Portugal Ventures funding. Strong investor access, dynamic ecosystem.

What We Need From You

Send us only this list — we handle NIF, Conservatória, AT and Segurança Social.

  • ✓Passport or ID (for every shareholder and gerente)
  • ✓NIF (if missing we obtain it, including fiscal representative)
  • ✓Address proof (overseas address accepted)
  • ✓3 preferred company names (or pick from the Empresa na Hora list)
  • ✓Activity description for the CAE code
  • ✓Shareholding structure and capital split (min €1 for Lda)

Portugal Company Formation — Get Started

Submit your details and within 24 hours you will receive a tailored quote with timeline and full cost breakdown. Free and no commitment.

COUNTRY-SPECIFIC

Built for the Portugal Market

Local marketplaces, carriers, payment methods and compliance frameworks — from a single panel

Local Marketplaces

  • Worten
  • Fnac.pt
  • Amazon.es (PT)
  • La Redoute PT
  • OLX Portugal
  • Continente Online

Carrier Integrations

  • CTT Expresso
  • Chronopost PT
  • DHL Portugal
  • GLS Portugal
  • MRW PT

Payment Methods

  • MB WAYPT
  • MultibancoPT
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Easypay
  • KlarnaBNPL

Compliance & Legal

  • RGPD
  • CNPD
  • e-Fatura AT
  • SAF-T PT
  • IVA %23
  • e-Fatura (AT) / SAF-T PT
SUCCESS STORY

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I form a Lda without living in Portugal?

Yes. Portuguese residence is not required to form a Lda. Non-EU citizens need a Portuguese "representante fiscal" to obtain the NIF — we provide this service. The company must be domiciled in Portugal, but the gerentes can live abroad. Visiting Portugal once for the bank account is practical, although some digital banks (ActivoBank, N26) offer remote onboarding.

What is Empresa na Hora and is it really 1 hour?

Yes. Empresa na Hora is a fast-track incorporation programme run by the Portuguese government. By booking an appointment at a Centro de Registo Comercial (CRT), selecting a name from the pre-approved list and signing the model pacto social (articles), you walk out with your NIPC and a fully registered company in 1 hour. The traditional route takes about a week.

How much tax will my company pay?

Standard IRC (corporate income tax) is 21%. Add derrama estadual (1.5%–9% on higher profits) and derrama municipal (0%–1.5%). Effective average ~22.5%–25%. SMEs benefit from a 17% reduced rate on the first €25,000 of profit. Madeira FTZ companies pay only 5%. IVA: 23% standard, 13% intermediate, 6% reduced.

Is a certified accountant (TOC) mandatory?

Yes. Every Portuguese company must have a contract with a Contabilista Certificado (formerly TOC). Monthly fees range from €100 to €500 depending on company size. Our incorporation package includes initial TOC assignment and we recommend long-term accountants for ongoing work.

How much can NHR save me in tax?

Under NHR, foreigners relocating to Portugal enjoy 10 years of: (1) Portuguese tax exemption on foreign-sourced employment, dividends, interest, rental income (when covered by double-taxation treaties), and (2) a flat 20% rate on Portuguese-source income from high-value-added professions (software, R&D, engineering). We coordinate your NHR application alongside the company setup.

Can I sell to other EU countries?

Yes, with no restrictions. Portugal is an EU member and benefits from single-market freedom of movement. B2C e-commerce uses the OSS (One-Stop-Shop) system, allowing a single Portuguese IVA registration to cover sales into all 27 EU countries. B2B uses reverse charge. Exports outside the EU are IVA-free. Your TOC handles all filings.

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Forming a Company in Portugal — Lda. and Madeira IBC

Portugal hosts the EU's fastest company-formation rail: Empresa Online can stand up a Lda. in under 1 hour, and the Madeira IBC (International Business Centre) offers 5% corporate tax on internationally sourced income. ZunaPro packages everything end-to-end — NIF, NIPC, bank account, e-Fatura subscription and AT-certified billing.

Choosing the legal form

FormMin capitalShareholdersLiability
Lda.€1 symbolic2+Limited
Unipessoal Lda.€11Limited
S.A.€50 0005+Limited
ENI€0Owner onlyUnlimited

Empresa Online — 1-hour formation

The Empresa Online portal signs the articles of association with Cartão de Cidadão or Chave Móvel Digital and stands up a Lda. in 1-3 hours for around €360, auto-issuing the NIPC and NISS.

Empresa na Hora — physical fast-track

Walk into an IRN office, pick a pre-approved company name from the catalogue and incorporate the same day. ZunaPro books slots in Lisboa (Av. Sidónio Pais) and Porto (Praça Coronel Pacheco).

Madeira IBC — 5% corporate tax

The Centro Internacional de Negócios da Madeira is an EU-approved regime extended to 2027. Requirements: 1 local hire + €75 000 investment within 5 years, or 6 local hires. Benefits: 5% IRC, 0% withholding on EU dividends and interest, no IMT on company-owned real estate (under conditions).

NIF, NIPC and banking

A personal NIF is issued by AT in an hour; non-EU founders need a representante fiscal. The NIPC is assigned on incorporation. Recommended banks: Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Millennium BCP, Novo Banco, ActivoBank; Bison Bank and Bankinter PT are friendlier to non-residents.

IRC, IRS, Derrama and Tributação Autónoma

  • IRC corporate tax: 21% mainland, 14.7% Açores/Madeira, 5% Madeira IBC
  • Derrama Municipal up to 1.5% (varies by município)
  • Derrama Estadual 3-9% above €1.5M profit
  • Tributação Autónoma on car expenses (10-35%) and entertainment (10%)
  • PEC (Pagamento Especial por Conta) abolished in 2019

First 30 days post-incorporation

Declare Início de Atividade at AT within 15 days; register with Segurança Social within 30 days; subscribe to AT-certified billing software; obtain RNT/RNAL (tourism) and the relevant Alvará if required.

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