Category: HR Support

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How can a foreign citizen work in Portugal? 

To carry out a professional activity in Portugal, it is necessary to obtain a Social Security Identification Number (NISS), whether the activity is self-employed (Independent Worker) or employed by a company (Dependent Worker). 

In the case of dependent workers in Portugal, the employer is responsible for applying for the NISS from the Social Security. On the other hand, if the foreign national chooses to work independently, they must apply the NISS themselves. 

In addition, the citizen must register with the Tax Authority to obtain a Tax Identification Number (NIF). This registration is essential regardless of the type of the activity. Self-employed workers must also register their activities with the Tax Authority. 

At OportoAccounting, we offer full support to foreign citizens in Portugal, ensuring the acquisition of the NISS, NIF, and activity registration, as well as other services related to tax compliance and accounting management. Our team of specialists ensures that the process is simple, fast, and hassle-free, allowing our clients to start working in Portugal legally and efficiently. 

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What is the Certificate of Admissibility?

 

It consists of a request made to the National Registry of Corporate Entities (RNPC) for the purpose of changing the firm name or denomination, relocating the headquarters to another municipality, or changing the corporate purpose of a commercial company.

 

The request for a certificate of admissibility can be made before the establishment of the commercial company, in order to secure the use of the desired firm name or denomination by the future partners.

 

The certificate is mandatorily provided electronically, and in case of approval, it includes the new elements requested by the applicant. After its issuance, the applicant has a deadline of 3 months to utilize it.

 

With the issuance of the certificate of admissibility, a code and number are provided which must be used in the execution of acts that require its use, particularly corporate acts related to changes in contract clauses or the establishment of commercial companies.

 

The timely request of the certificate of admissibility will allow for the verification of the availability of the firm name desired by your company, anticipating the need to update the intended denomination, in case the company was established through a fantasy name approved by the National Registry of Corporate Entities.

 

Regarding the choice of corporate purpose, the applicant should indicate the activities they intend to develop currently and in the future, as well as provide the respective economic activity codes.

 

Oporto Accounting has a team that can assist you with the request for issuing the certificate of admissibility. Contact us!