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You will need a copy of your ID, proof of NIF (Tax Identification Number), and address documentation. A Power of Attorney will also be required to grant legal rights to create the company on your behalf.
The registration process can be completed in as little as five days, allowing entrepreneurs to quickly set up their businesses and start operations.
Yes, companies from abroad can rapidly establish a branch in Portugal which can run under the rules of a limited liability company or LDA as it is known. Opening a branch in Portugal comes with a series of requirements like submitting the parent company’s documents, the statements of profits and losses, balance sheets and any other papers requested by the Portuguese Trade Register. Branches in Portugal can benefit from the double taxation treaties signed with countries worldwide if proof that the taxes have been paid in the parent company’s country of residence is offered to the authorities.
Yes, foreign enterprises can set up subsidiaries in Portugal. Just like in the case of branches, these can be formed as limited liability companies with a minimum share capital of EUR 5,000 for a private entity or EUR 50,000 for a public LLC. The foundation deeds and the Articles of Association are the important documents of a subsidiary in Portugal. We remind that a subsidiary is an independent entity that has to register for tax purposes in Portugal. Our team can also handle such type of business registration.
Private and public limited liability companies, limited and general partnerships, joint stock companies or sole proprietorships are the most important business structures that can be established in Portugal.
What is the favorite business form in Portugal?
The Portuguese LDA or the limited liability company is the most common business structure which is chosen by most of the investors from overseas looking to benefit from a well-known structure on an international scale.
Company domiciliation provides your business with a prestigious address in Portugal without needing a physical office. It includes mail reception, sorting, and forwarding, as well as secretarial support.
Can I make a name verification with the Portuguese Trade Register?
Yes, the first thing to consider when starting a business in Portugal is to make a name verification and see if you can legally register your future company. The Trade Register in Portugal handles the company name verifications by providing online access to those interested in this kind of service. We advise foreign investors to pay attention to the name verification for companies in Portugal and skip any possible infringements in terms of intellectual property and many more. Feel free to talk to our lawyers in Portugal about this aspect.
Opening an LDA in Portugal requires a minimum share capital of EUR 5,000 deposited in a Portuguese bank account. If you need assistance in drafting the documents for your business in Portugal and for opening a bank account, please address your inquiries to our team of consultants.
Local and foreign entrepreneurs over 18 years of age and with sufficient funds to comply with the minimum share capital for a company can start and register a business in Portugal. With support offered by our consultants, you can easily incorporate your company in Portugal.
If your company suffers modifications like changing the company structure or replacing the board of managers, for example, you should notify the Portuguese Trade Register right away. The same institution is in charge of mergers and acquisitions, modifications of contractual clauses, share capital changes, company restructuring, company dissolution, and many more.
Can I make a name verification with the Portuguese Trade Register?
Yes, the first thing to consider when starting a business in Portugal is to make a name verification and see if you can legally register your future company. The Trade Register in Portugal handles the company name verifications by providing online access to those interested in this kind of service. We advise foreign investors to pay attention to the name verification for companies in Portugal and skip any possible infringements in terms of intellectual property and many more. Feel free to talk to our lawyers in Portugal about this aspect.