Your Portuguese LDA. From €870.
Registered in 2–4 weeks standard — or ~5 business days with government express processing.
Built for remote founders, freelancers, and NHR 2.0 (IFICI) applicants. Sign a Power of Attorney and we run the whole thing through our dashboard, our licensed partner lawyers, and one dedicated case manager. No trip to Lisbon.
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Everything coordinated.
Nothing to juggle.
Your case manager coordinates everything with our partner lawyers in Portugal. Fixed pricing, real updates in your dashboard, and no Portuguese paperwork on your end.
Everything in one dashboard
Upload your passport, NIF and proof of address. Your case manager reviews and moves things forward.
Real progress, not guesswork
See exactly where you are at every step. No scattered emails, no wondering what’s next.
One team, one thread
Your case manager and our Portuguese legal partner collaborate in the same thread on your dashboard. You see every decision and document in one place.
5 steps to register your Portuguese company.
Most cases run 2–4 weeks from payment to registered company. Add government express processing at checkout and that drops to around 5 business days.
You pay and get access to your portal. In your intake form, you tell us the company type (LDA or Unipessoal LDA), your share capital amount, and what your business does. We pick the right CAE activity codes unless you’ve already got them. You also give us three name ideas, or pick from the IRN pre-approved list.
You complete a quick identity check (a selfie and a photo of your ID) through our platform. If you chose a custom company name, we file for the Admissibility Certificate with IRN. Approval typically comes back in 5–7 days. Your Power of Attorney is drafted and sent for e-signature.
We draft your articles of association, including your declared share capital. If you added a virtual office, you e-sign a short service agreement directly with the address provider. Then you print the articles, sign by hand, and scan them back to us.
We submit everything to Empresa Online. The Commercial Registry processes your filing. Your company is officially registered, usually within a few business days.
Your Certidão Permanente and RCBE land in your dashboard. We introduce you to your certified accountant. If you chose the virtual office, we hand you over to the provider for ongoing mail. Your 15-day window to file the tax start-of-activity declaration starts now.
About your share capital: no rush.
Your share capital doesn’t need to sit in a bank account the day you register. By default we structure your articles so the deposit deadline is the end of the first fiscal year (December 31). That gives you months to open your business bank account and move the funds at your own pace. If you’d prefer a shorter timeline, let us know in the intake form and we’ll adjust the articles.
DIY vs. Novomove.
Here’s what each step looks like when you do it alone, and what we handle for you.
Your documents. Our paperwork.
You upload a few documents. We prepare the rest and send them over for signing.
What you bring.
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Passport, or National ID if you’re an EU citizen
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Portuguese NIF — we can issue one for €79 in 5–7 days if you don’t have it
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Proof of address from Portugal or abroad — utility bill or bank statement
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Business information — company type, activity, shareholder details
What we prepare.
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Power of Attorney, e-signed, so our partners can act on your behalf
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Virtual office agreement, e-signed with our address provider (only if you add the virtual office)
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Articles of association, drafted by our legal partners. You sign by hand and scan them back to us.
Everything needed to run a Portuguese company.
Articles of association
Drafted by our legal partners. You sign by hand and scan them back — the one piece that isn’t e-signed.
Certidão Permanente
Your Permanent Certificate is filed with the Registo Comercial and lands in your dashboard — the official proof your Portuguese company is registered.
Beneficial Owner Registry (RCBE)
Portugal requires every company to declare who owns and controls it. We file and deliver your RCBE document as part of incorporation.
Accountant (TOC) referral
We introduce you to an English-speaking certified accountant from our trusted network, ready when your business needs one.
Virtual address in Lisbon
Registered address at Avenida da Liberdade — included with Premium, or add it at checkout on Startup or Custom.
No trip required
The whole case coordinates through the platform. You sign documents from wherever you are.
Three packages. Pick what fits.
Three ways to form your company, depending on how much you want bundled. All three include the full legal process, your company documents, and an accountant referral.
The fastest path to a working company. Pick from a list of names already cleared by Portuguese authorities.
- Full legal process through our partners
- Pre-approved company name (no approval wait)
- Articles of association drafted for you
- Commercial registry and RCBE filing
- Permanent Certificate delivered digitally
- English-speaking certified accountant (TOC) referral
- Dashboard access and dedicated case manager
The full package. Custom name, prestigious Lisbon address, and 6 months of virtual office. Nothing else to configure at checkout.
- Full legal process through our partners
- Custom company name filed with IRN
- Name approval typically in 5–7 days
- Articles of association drafted for you
- Commercial registry and RCBE filing
- Permanent Certificate delivered digitally
- Registered office at Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon
- 6 months of virtual office, mail scanned and forwarded
- After 6 months: €30/month direct to the provider
- English-speaking certified accountant (TOC) referral
- Dashboard access and dedicated case manager
Your exact company name, officially approved by IRN. We handle the admissibility filing before we register.
- Full legal process through our partners
- Custom company name filed with IRN
- Admissibility Certificate handled for you
- Name approval typically in 5–7 days
- Articles of association drafted for you
- Commercial registry and RCBE filing
- Permanent Certificate delivered digitally
- English-speaking certified accountant (TOC) referral
- Dashboard access and dedicated case manager
Every shareholder needs a Portuguese tax number (NIF) on file to form a company. If you don’t have one yet, we issue it in 5–7 business days for €79. Order that first, then come back for the formation package.
Get your NIF firstThe standard turnaround is 2–4 weeks. Portugal’s government offers express company registration that cuts that to around 5 business days once we have your documents. Available on any plan for +€220 at checkout. The fee goes directly to the government, not to us.
Every plan requires a Portuguese registered address. Premium includes a virtual office at Avenida da Liberdade. On Startup or Custom, you can use your own address or add a virtual office — see options below. A business bank account is a separate step, not included in any plan.
Two ways to get your questions answered.
Scope out your situation before you order — a quick orientation call on us, or a one-on-one deep dive with our Portuguese accountant.
Not sure where to start? Let’s chat.
A quick call with our team to walk through your situation, answer questions on plans and requirements, and figure out which next step actually fits.
- 15 minutes, by video
- Plan selection & eligibility
- General questions about the process
Talk to a Portuguese tax expert.
One-on-one session with our Portuguese accountant. Pin down the right company structure, CAE activity codes, and tax exposure before you form.
- Structure: LDA vs. Unipessoal LDA
- Right CAE activity codes
- Tax exposure & VAT planning
LDA vs. Unipessoal LDA.
Both are limited-liability companies. The difference comes down to how many people own it. Pick one in your intake form after checkout — your case manager can help if you’re unsure.
Two paths to your company name.
Every Portuguese company needs a registered name. The plan you pick decides how that name gets chosen and how long the approval takes.
Pick from a pre-approved list.
After checkout, you’ll select three options from the IRN’s official list of names already cleared by Portuguese authorities. No admissibility certificate. No government naming fee. Straight into incorporation.
Browse the IRN pre-approved listSubmit the name you actually want.
You give us three name ideas. We file for an Admissibility Certificate on your top choice with IRN. Approval typically comes back in 5–7 days. The €150 government fee is already included in your plan total.
Test your name for free →
Your company’s address in Portugal.
Portuguese law requires every company to have a registered address (sede social) in Portugal — the place where official correspondence is delivered. You have two options, available across all three plans.
Use an address you already have.
Your personal Portuguese address works, or a family member’s. No extra fees, and no service agreement to sign.
- Zero additional cost
- No service agreement to sign
- Faster, simpler setup
- Your address becomes public record
- Official mail goes to your home
- Less professional for banking and partners
- Must be updated if you move
Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon.
A premium Lisbon business address managed by our address provider. Mail is received, scanned, and forwarded on request. You’ll sign a short service agreement with the provider at checkout.
- Prestigious Lisbon business address
- Your home address stays private
- Mail scanned and forwarded on request
- Helps with banking KYC and credibility
- Ongoing €30/month after the first 6
- Requires a separate service agreement (e-signed)
Questions people ask before ordering.
How do I pick my company name?
On the Startup Plan, you pick three options from the IRN’s official list of pre-approved names right after checkout. On the Custom or Premium Plan, you submit three names you actually want and we file for an Admissibility Certificate on your top choice. Both happen inside the intake form after payment.
Can I check if my custom name is likely to be approved?
Yes. Portugal has a free confusability tool that checks your name against existing companies. A similarity score below 85% means the name has a good shot at approval. It’s a pre-screening tool, not a substitute for the Admissibility Certificate, but it saves you from filing a name that’s clearly already taken.
What’s an Admissibility Certificate?
It’s the official IRN document confirming your chosen company name is available and approved for use. Required for custom names, not for pre-approved ones. The €150 government fee is already included in the Custom and Premium Plan totals. Results typically come back in 5–7 days.
What kind of company can I set up?
LDA (Limited Liability Company) and Unipessoal LDA (single-member LDA). These are the most common structures for founders, freelancers, and remote professionals in Portugal.
Do I need to pick my own CAE activity codes?
No, unless you want to. Based on your business description in the intake form, we prepare the right CAE codes for registration automatically. If you already know which specific codes you want, you can provide them instead. If you’re unsure — which is most founders — that’s a good topic for a session with our Portuguese tax consultant.
Do I need a NIF before ordering?
Yes. Every shareholder needs a Portuguese NIF on file to form a company. If you don’t have one yet, we issue it in 5–7 business days for €79. You’ll order the NIF first, then the company formation package once it’s in your hands.
Why do I need to verify my identity?
Once your intake form is complete, we run a quick identity check to confirm you are who you say you are. It’s a two-minute step: a selfie and a photo of your ID. This is a standard fraud-prevention measure before we start a regulated legal process on your behalf.
What do I need to sign?
Up to three documents. You e-sign the Power of Attorney so our Portuguese partners can act on your behalf. If you’re on the Premium Plan (or added the virtual office), you also e-sign a short service agreement with our address provider. The articles of association are drafted by our legal partners — you print, sign by hand, and scan them back to us.
Do I need to travel to Portugal?
No travel required. The whole process coordinates through our platform, with one exception: the articles of association need to be signed by hand, scanned, and sent back to us. Everything else is e-signed.
How long does it take?
Usually 2–4 weeks from the moment we have all your documents. Add government express processing at checkout (+€220) and the typical turnaround drops to around 5 business days. The express fee goes directly to the government, not to us.
What documents do I receive at the end?
Your Certidão Permanente (Permanent Certificate) and your RCBE (Beneficial Owner Registry). These are the official registration documents for your Portuguese company — see everything that’s included in each plan.
Is a business bank account included?
No. Opening a corporate bank account is a separate step. Once your company is formed, we can refer you to partners who help with corporate banking.
When do I need to deposit my share capital?
Not when you register. By default, your articles declare that the share capital will be deposited by the end of the first fiscal year (December 31). That gives you months to open a business bank account and transfer the funds at your own pace.
Do I need a certified accountant from day one?
Not necessarily. Small LDAs that qualify as microenterprises (typically under €200,000 turnover and fewer than 10 employees) can handle basic accounting themselves in year one. Many founders choose to work with a TOC for VAT compliance and tax filings from the start. If you’re unsure which path fits, book a 45-minute session with our Portuguese accountant. We introduce you to an English-speaking TOC from our network so you have someone ready when you need them.
Is Novomove a law firm?
No. Novomove is a technology platform that coordinates your company formation. The regulated legal work is handled by licensed Portuguese lawyers and accountants in our partner network.
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LDA or Unipessoal? Sole trader or incorporate? Does IFICI apply to you? What will you actually pay in tax?
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