Company registration in Portugal: business setup and incorporation services

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Company Registration in Portugal

Coming Soon Europe

2-4 weeks

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks

Corporate Tax

Foreign Ownership

100% Allowed

Remote Setup

Available

Portugal offers excellent opportunities for international businesses. We connect you with trusted local partners who handle every step of the company registration process, ensuring compliance with all local regulations.

Onshore / EU 100% Foreign Ownership Remote Setup

Tax rates

Corporate

20%

Personal

25% (reduced via DTT)

Dividend

Special taxation terms & incentives

• Standard corporate income tax (IRC) is 20% for 2025, legislated to fall to 19% in 2026 and toward 17%. • SMEs benefit from a reduced 16% rate on the first EUR 50,000 of taxable income. • IFICI (NHR 2.0): a flat 20% rate on qualifying employment and self-employment income for 10 years. • Madeira International Business Centre: a reduced 5% corporate tax rate on income from eligible activities with non-resident entities, subject to substance.

Incorporate in Portugal

Banking

Business

Developed EU banking sector

Personal

With residence/business connection

Legal & compliance

Substance requirements

Office, accounting, resident director preferred

Tax treaties

Strong DTT network in EU, limited with LatAm and Africa

Ideal for

IT, services, holdings, NHR for individuals

Good to know

Normal/good, EU member (NHR increases interest)

Portugal registration services & pricing

Transparent pricing: each price is the base scope for that service, including its government registration and agent fees. Route-specific authority or ongoing costs, if any, are confirmed in your written quote before you pay.

Incorporation

Basic Registration $4,320 one-time

Additional Services

Virtual Office $600 /year

Accounting $600 /month

Banking

Bank Account $780 one-time

Visas & Residency

Residence Visa $1,950 one-time

What's included in Portugal registration

Company registration with local authorities
Business license
Company seal/stamp
Certificate of incorporation
Basic compliance setup

How to register a company in Portugal

Submit Application

Upload your documents online

Document Review

We verify everything is in order

Government Filing

We handle all official submissions

Company Ready

We forward the documents issued by the registry

Portugal: common questions

How long does it take to register a company in Portugal?

Registration typically takes 2-4 weeks once your documents are complete. Actual timing depends on the registry and the route for your activity; we confirm it in your quote.

Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Portugal?

Foreign ownership is generally permitted, but rules can depend on the activity, the route and the legal structure. Some jurisdictions also require a local director or company secretary. We check what applies to your case before you start.

Can I register a company in Portugal remotely?

In many cases the registration steps can be completed remotely. Some routes, authorities or banks may still ask for an in-person step; we tell you before you commit.

Does company registration include a bank account?

No. Company registration and banking are separate. We support bank account applications through licensed partners; the bank decides on approval, documents and timing.

Ready to register your company?

Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $4,320 for the base registration scope. Your quote confirms any route-specific fees.

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