From incorporation to your first tax return, Residency Portugal is the single point of contact for entrepreneurs, freelancers and investors setting up and running a business here — in English, without the runaround.
Most people who come to us for a visa or residency also need to open, register, or grow a business in Portugal — and end up juggling a lawyer, an accountant, a bank, and a translator who don't talk to each other.
We coordinate that process for you: company structuring, bank accounts, accounting and tax, licensing, and the paperwork behind every stage of running a business in Portugal, using our network of certified accountants, notaries and legal partners.
Residency Portugal is not a bank, accountant, or law firm ourselves — we act as your project manager and translator between you and the professionals who are, so nothing falls through the cracks.
End-to-end formation of your Portuguese company, from choosing the right legal structure to registration with the commercial registry and tax authority.
Updates to an existing company handled correctly and registered on time, so your corporate record stays clean.
Registering as a self-employed professional ("trabalhador independente") in Portugal — the freelance route for consultants, creatives and service providers.
We prepare your file and introduce you to banks that work with non-resident directors, so account opening doesn't stall your launch.
A certified accountant (Contabilista Certificado) manages your books and filings all year, so you stay compliant without learning Portuguese tax law.
Before you commit capital, know whether your business model works in the Portuguese market — with data, not guesswork.
We connect established and new companies with vetted investment routes in Portugal, matched to your sector and risk profile.
From sourcing a commercial premises to buying property as a corporate or personal investment, we guide you through the Portuguese process.
Full support for launching a ride-hailing (TVDE) operation in Portugal, whether you'll drive yourself or run a fleet of drivers.
A registered business address in Portugal for your company's official filings and mail, without the cost of leasing premises you don't need yet.
Securing the right .pt or international domain for your new business, set up correctly from day one.
A professional landing page or website so your business looks credible and operational from launch, for clients, banks and licensing bodies alike.
We map your goals, timeline and the right legal structure for your situation.
We prepare and translate everything needed — NIF, articles of association, ID.
Company formation, bank account and licensing are filed and coordinated.
Accounting, tax and social security are set up correctly from day one.
Monthly bookkeeping, filings and advice as your company grows.
We coordinate lawyers, accountants, notaries and banks so you don't have to manage five relationships at once.
Most of the process can be handled remotely with power of attorney, ideal for founders not yet living in Portugal.
We know how your company setup connects to your D2, Golden Visa or freelance residency file — because we handle both.
Yes. Non-residents can incorporate and own a Portuguese company. Most of the process — name reservation, articles of association, and registry filing — can be done remotely with a power of attorney; only the bank account and a handful of steps may require your presence or a video appointment, depending on the bank.
Independent activity (freelance) suits solo consultants and service providers with lower setup and accounting costs. A company (LDA) suits businesses with partners, higher revenue, liability protection needs, or plans to hire staff. We help you choose based on your activity and the visa route you're pursuing.
You need a viable business plan and, in most cases, either an incorporated company or registered independent activity in Portugal — this is exactly where our incorporation and feasibility report services plug directly into your D2 application.
Once documents and NIF numbers are in place, registration itself can move quickly; the overall timeline depends more on bank account opening and any activity-specific licensing (such as TVDE). We give you a realistic timeline during your consultation.
Book a consultation and we'll tell you which structure, licenses and accounts you actually need, before you pay for any of them.
Email info@residency.pt