NIF & Bank Account
If you intend to live, study or invest in Portugal, you are legally required to have a Portuguese Fiscal Number also known as a NIF or (Numero de Identificação Fiscal) or a (Portuguese Tax Number).
The NIF consists of 9 digits and solely serves as your personal business tax identification. We offer all our clients free Bank referrals/ Introductions to a well known Portuguese high street bank with an English speaking account manager.
This way, you are in charge of opening up you Portuguese bank account remotely, directly with your English speaking account manager.
You will need a NIF for the following;
- Opening of a bank account in Portugal.
- The signing of a rental or purchasing contract for a property.
- Contracting with any of the utility companies such as, water, electricity, gas or internet.
- Registering with a GP (General Practitioner) at your local health centre or clinic.
- Applying for you visa.
Our fiscal representation services are available to help you obtain your NIF, remotely and free from hassle.
Documents that will be required:
- Passport Copy and proof of address from your home country.
Our Fiscal Representation Services are valid for 1 year in order to give you enough time to change your fiscal status according to your needs and residency status.
The Fiscal Representative is the bridge between you and the tax authority and is responsible to receive all the correspondence from the tax Office in your name, If you are a 3rd party country (Non EU citizen), than a Fiscal Representative is required.