Business setup and legal requirements in Portugal
To establish a company in Portugal, the incorporation must be completed and the entity registered with the Commercial Registry, the Portuguese Tax Authorities and Social Security.
Additional registrations or licences may also be required, depending on the activity, the shareholders and the legal structure adopted.
The choice of structure should be made at an early stage, as it determines the applicable tax treatment and corporate obligations under Portuguese law.
Company formation process
Once the legal structure has been defined, the incorporation of the company requires registration with the Portuguese authorities and the preparation of the necessary documentation.
The exact procedures depend on the activity, the shareholders and the type of entity.
Typical steps in the company formation process include:
- Preparation of incorporation documents
- Company registration with the Commercial Registry
- Tax registration
- Social Security registration
- Fiscal representation, when required
- Accounting setup
- Payroll registration, when applicable
- Assistance with additional licences or registrations
Who we work with
Business setup in Portugal may apply to different types of clients, depending on the activity and the structure required.
Typical cases include:
- Solo Trader
- Freelancer
- Start Ups
- Limited Liability Companies
- Branches
- Subsidiaries
- Public Limited Companies
Speak with an expert
Our team is available to guide you through the business setup process in Portugal.
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