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Portugal service

Portuguese NIF

A Portuguese Tax ID (NIF) is essential if you plan to relocate, work, open a bank account, sign a rental contract, or do business in Portugal. With our legal team you can obtain it quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.

  • Only two documents needed, uploaded online
  • No need to attend any appointment in person
  • Guaranteed issuance backed by legal professionals
Certified lawyers Fully remote English support
How it works

A clear path to your Portuguese NIF.

  1. 1

    Choose your plan

    Select Standard or Express and complete the short application form.

  2. 2

    Upload your documents

    Provide your passport and proof of address for a quick legal check.

  3. 3

    Identity verification

    Confirm your identity and sign the Power of Attorney online.

  4. 4

    Receive your NIF

    Your NIF is delivered digitally to your dashboard once issued.

Documents required

What to prepare.

  • Valid passport or ID card

    Clear scan, both sides if applicable

  • Proof of address

    A recent utility bill or bank statement

Upload clear scans or photos. Our legal team checks everything before submission.

End to end

Documents prepared, filed, and returned to you securely.

What's included

Handled end to end.

  • Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
  • Document review by certified professionals
  • Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
  • English support at every step
Benefits

Why it matters.

Open a bank account

A NIF is required to open any Portuguese bank account.

Sign contracts

Rental agreements, utilities and phone contracts all require a NIF.

Buy property

You cannot purchase real estate in Portugal without a NIF.

Issued for life

Your NIF never expires — obtain it once and keep it forever.

Pricing

Transparent, all-inclusive plans.

Standard

EUR 100

Delivered in 15–35 business days

  • Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
  • Document review by certified professionals
  • Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
  • English support at every step
Start your application
Fastest

Express

EUR 150

Delivered in 1–2 business days

  • Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
  • Document review by certified professionals
  • Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
  • English support at every step
Start your application
Why choose us

A trusted legal partner.

Easy process

Everything is handled 100% online. Our legal team communicates directly with the Portuguese authorities on your behalf.

Trusted by many

Thousands of expats have relied on us since 2013. Your data and documents are processed securely by professionals.

Fast turnaround

Applications are submitted within one business day, with guaranteed timelines backed by a money-back assurance.

Frequently asked questions

Questions, answered.

The NIF (Numero de Identificacao Fiscal), also called "contribuinte", is the Portuguese taxpayer number. Both residents and non-residents need it for bank accounts, real estate, residence permits and most contracts.

We submit within one business day. Confirmation is typically issued in 3 to 5 business days depending on the tax authority and document completeness. Express prioritises your file.

No. It is issued for life. If lost, a new document can be requested.

No. If you reside outside Portugal you need a tax representative, which we can provide as an add-on service.

Always digitally, as a PDF to your dashboard and email. Postal delivery can be added on request.

Ready when you are

Ready to start your Portuguese NIF?

It takes about five minutes to begin. Our team takes it from there.