About Portugal
Portugal offers the Non-Habitual Resident tax regime, a strategic Atlantic location bridging Europe and the Americas, a growing tech ecosystem in Lisbon, and competitive costs within the eurozone.
Remotely Process Your Portugal LDA Company Incorporation in About 15 Business Days
Portugal company incorporation with TKEG Expat — we register your Sociedade por Quotas (LDA), a Portuguese private limited company, through the Empresa na Hora / Registo Comercial service: articles of association, capital subscription, registration filing, and company name request. In Portugal, founders typically pick a name from the company registry shortlist rather than create one — this is included; if you want a custom name, ask your relationship manager. Portuguese law requires each shareholder and director to hold a personal tax number (NIF) — our NIF assistance covers non-residents — and a commercial address in Portugal, which our registered address service satisfies.
Service Included
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- Incorporation of LDA company in Portugal;
- Request of specific company name (in Portugal, people usually choose names from the company registry instead of creating their own company name. TKEG Expat includes the company name request service in the standard product. The price of this service can be deducted If you would like to use a random name, please consult a customer relationship manager).
Number of services already included in this product: 0.00
Memo
In Portugal, people usually choose names from the company registry instead of creating their own company name. TKEG Expat includes the company name request service in the standard product. The price of this service can be deducted If you would like to use a random name, please consult a customer relationship manager
Product Requirement
Portugal LDA Company Incorporation's Requirements
TKEG Expat ™ (CH) aims to provide the most straightforward and professional service to our clients. Please use this "Product Requirement Table" to determine if you meet the basic requirement of this product, and if you need services that are not included in this product.
Portugal Personal Tax Number (NIF) Required.
Incorporating a company in Portugal requires each of the shareholders and directors of the prospective Portuguese company to possess a Personal Tax Number (NIF). If you do not have a NIF, you can choose TKEG Expat's NIF Application assistance service.
Has Solutions?: Yes
Service Not Included in Product
Commercial Address in Portugal Required
Incorporating a company in Portugal requires a commercial address in Portugal. If you do not have a commercial address in Portugal, you can choose TKEG Expat's registered address service.
Has Solutions?: Yes
Service Not Included in Product
Ownership
Private Ownership
Limited Liability
Positive
Publicly Participates In Capital Market
Negative
Requirements For Shareholders
Minimum one shareholder
Requirements For Directors
Minimum one director
Legal Representative Not Mandatory
Negative
Local Directors Not Mandatory
Positive
Local Secretaries Not Mandatory
Positive
Minimum Registered Capital Requirement
1000 euros
Capital Injection Not Required
Negative
Capital Injection Requirement
At least 1000 euros must be paid up
Memo
N/A
Document Requirement
We Need These To Help You With Portugal LDA Company Incorporation
TKEG Expat ™ (CH) aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to our clients. Please use this "Document Requirement Table" to determine which documents you will need to submit to fulfill the product requirements. Please note, the requirements of document can change depending on your case.
Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents
Passport
Document Process: Not Applicable
Document Format: Scan Copy
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the registered capital must be transferred from a bank account in the name of the shareholders in proportion to their shareholding to the company's provisional capitalization account.
The company's registered capital must be used for the company's day-to-day operating costs, such as paying for goodscosts, to pay accountants, to pay for the services of TKEG Expat.
Any individual holding more than 25% of the company must be declared as a beneficial owner (UBO). This is assessed by tracing the ownership chain through to the ultimate individual — including through a listed parent company. If a new financial report later shows that an individual crosses the 25% threshold, the UBO declaration must be corrected and supplementary supporting materials may be required.
A POA requirement is not tied to the applicant's nationality. Incorporation in Portugal, Spain, Poland, Malta and Cyprus may not require a POA, but this ultimately depends on the lawyer/supplier handling the specific case. Poland in particular may require the shareholder to attend a meeting.
Business-Friendly Environment
Portugal provides a favorable business environment and is considered as one of the ideal locations to establish a business. The country has a national network of accelerators and incubators to help entrepreneurs navigate the legal landscape and promote growth. Portugal's startup ecosystem is continuously expanding, contributing 1.1% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and has successfully incubated several unicorn companies, demonstrating its position as an innovative business hotspot.
Strong Intellectual Property Protection
Portugal has a sound legal framework to protect intellectual property, covering a wide range of rights including patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, and more. The Industrial Property Office plays a crucial role in protecting and promoting industrial property, providing valuable assistance to entrepreneurs in meeting legal requirements.
Tax Incentives and U.S.-Portugal Tax Treaty
The tax treaty between the U.S. and Portugal allows citizens of both countries to avoid double taxation. Furthermore, Portugal offers many tax incentives for global companies, even if they do not operate or reside in Portugal. These tax incentive measures are part of the Portuguese government's efforts to attract global investments and create a friendly business environment for U.S. companies.
Young, Talented, and Economical Workforce
The enrollment in Portuguese universities has reached a new high in recent years, generating many highly skilled graduates. Despite the wage increases in the technology industry, the cost of talent in Portugal remains significantly lower than other popular talent centers such as Paris, Dublin, Berlin, and London.
General CIT Rate
21
CIT Return Due Date
The last day of the fifth month after the end of the tax year.
CIT Payment Due Date
The last day of the fifth month after the end of the tax year.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date
Three-stage installment payments due in July, September, and December (if the tax year corresponds to the calendar year). Under certain conditions, the final installment payment may be waived.
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
25/25/25
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
25/0-25/25
General VAT Rate
23
General Capital Gain Tax Rate
25 (same as the normal CIT rate for corporations)
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate
28.42%
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate
16.01%
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