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Getting Your Portuguese NIF Online - Simple as 1, 2, 3

Complete our online form

Complete your NIF application in under 5 minutes, all from the comfort of your home.

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Not sure where to start?

No worries. Chat with our team and we'll walk you through the process!

Upload your documents

You'll need just 2 documents:

Upload them securely to our platform.

Verify Your Identity

Complete a quick online identity check — a standard security step required before your information is submitted to a partner lawyer.

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Sign the Power of Attorney online

Use our secure e-signature platform to sign the POA, authorizing partner Portuguese lawyers to submit your application to Finanças.

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Once signed, your NIF application is in the hands of partner lawyers.

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Receive your NIF by email

Your official NIF certificate will be delivered securely by email within 5-7 business days after a partner lawyer submits your application.
Your NIF is issued by Autoridade Tributária (Portuguese Tax Authority).

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Finanças Portal access codes (included)

We coordinate the request through a partner lawyer for your Finanças portal access codes and forward them to you once they arrive from the tax office.
(Please note: it typically takes 3-4 weeks after your NIF is issued for the access codes to be delivered by mail from the tax authority)

That's it! Simple, secure, and stress-free.

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Service Guarantee

If we’re unable to complete our coordination service within 10 business days due to service issues on our end,
you can request a full service fee refund.

Note: Final NIF approval and processing times are determined by Autoridade Tributária.

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What You'll Receive

This is what your NIF certificate will look like:

What youll receive

Your NIF will be ready within 5-7 business days after you e-sign the Power of Attorney (PoA). The certificate will be emailed to you immediately upon issuance.

Optional: Need the original document? We can deliver it within Portugal for €50. 

Finanças Portal Access

You'll receive a scan of an envelope containing:

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Financas Portal Access

The temporary password to your Finanças account will be provided within 3-4 weeks after the NIF certificate is issued, depending on Finanças’ processing time. While we aim for faster results, this step relies on their timeline.

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Hassle-Free Portuguese NIF: Quick, Easy, Guaranteed

If you’re setting roots in Portugal, securing a NIF is step one. With Novomove, we make it as breezy as a day at the
Nazare beach.
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Simply complete our online form to get the process started. You can expect to receive your Portuguese NIF within 5-7 biz days. 



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NIF with Tax Representation

Choose from two options: a one-time NIF with 1-year tax representation or a renewable option for ongoing tax representation. Find out which option suits you best

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Safeguarding your personal data is our top priority. Once the order is completed - your data is removed.



How to Place Your NIF Order — Step by Step

Watch this quick video to see exactly how to complete the form, upload your documents, and get started.

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Watch how to place order for your NIF in 3 Easy Steps

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To jumpstart the process, you'll
only need 2 Documents

1. A valid passport (or a National ID card for EU citizens).
Our NIF service supports all nationalities. Check out Passport/EU ID card requirements here

2. A proof of address outside of Portugal.

Please note that additional requirements apply for minors and individuals who were born in Portugal or hold Portuguese citizenship.

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NIF

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1 NIF

79€

Required Documents:

  • Passport or EU National ID card
  • Proof of address

One Time Payment

Bank Account

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1 Bank Account

300€

One Time Payment

One Time Payment

  • Passport
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of employment
  • Portugal NIF document
  • Tax number from the country of
    residence

Solo Package

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1 NIF + 1 Bank Account

359€

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One Time Payment

  • Passport
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of employment
  • Portugal NIF document
  • Tax number from the country of
    residence

Couple Package

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2 NIFs + 1 Joint Bank Account

428€

Save 30€

One Time Payment

  • Passport
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of employment
  • Portugal NIF document
  • Tax number from the country of
    residence

NIF

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1 NIF

79€

One Time Payment

Required Documents:

  • Passport or EU National ID card
  • Proof of address

Bank Account

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1 Bank Account

300€

One Time Payment

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of employment
  • Portugal NIF document
  • Tax number from the country of
    residence

Solo Package

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1 NIF + 1 Bank Account

359€

Save 20€

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of employment
  • Portugal NIF document
  • Tax number from the country of
    residence

Couple Package

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2 NIFs + 1 Joint Bank Account

428€

Save 30€

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of employment
  • Portugal NIF document
  • Tax number from the country of
    residence

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NIF Service Timeline

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Pay for the Service

Complete your payment and get access to your secure Novomove account.

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Submit Required Documents

Upload two documents (passport/EU ID and proof of foreign address) and fill out a simple online form.

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Sign the Power of Attorney

Use our easy e-signature process to authorize the application.

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Application Submission

Our partner lawyer submits your NIF application to Finanças.

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Receive Your NIF Certificate

  • Electronic Delivery: NIF is ready in 5-7 business days after you e-sign a PoA.We send the certificate directly to your email.
  • Optional: Get the original NIF certificate delivered within Portugal for €50.

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Access Codes for Finanças Portal

  • We request access codes for your Finanças portal on your behalf.
  • Temporary password will be shared with you in 3-4 weeks.

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Activate Digital Notifications

Follow our step-by-step instructions to confirm your email address and activate the digital notification channel on the Finanças portal.

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Ongoing Support

For 12 months, we forward all communications we receive from Finanças.

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Renewal Option

One month before your tax representation period ends, we’ll email you with the option to renew for another year. This applies if you selected the one-time payment option on the order page. If you chose automatic renewal, your tax representation will be extended unless you cancel.

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Don’t Get Stuck or Rejected Applying for Your NIF
on Your Own

Don’t continue getting overwhelmed working through complex documentation to figure out how to get your NIF, a very costly mistake if not done right

Don’t waste time dealing with complicated and confusing Portuguese procedures on your own

Experience the fastest and safest way to get your NIF and spend more time doing what you love

Avoid missing important deadlines

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100% Money-Back Guarantee

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We eliminate any hesitation or stress you may feel by taking all the risk for you to make sure you get your NIF

Our guarantee to you is very simple:
Request 100% Money Back if we don’t deliver your NIF in 10 business days

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Frequently Asked Questions

📋 NIF processing time: Due to summer holidays the current turnaround time is 5–7 business days after PoA signing, but we advise allowing 7-10 business days due to to possible delays (e.g. holidays, strikes, or tax office backlog).

Application Process:

Step 1: After Payment
We review your application within 1 business day to ensure all documents are submitted correctly.

Step 2: Document Review
If your documents meet our requirements, we send you a Power of Attorney for your e-signature.

Step 3: Processing Begins
Once you sign the Power of Attorney, our partner lawyers submit your NIF application to the Portuguese tax office.

Step 4: NIF Delivery
Your NIF is processed and delivered within 5-7 business days from Power of Attorney signing. This is an estimate and your individual timeline may vary.

Important Document Requirements to Avoid Delays:
To avoid delays with your application, it’s very important to submit:

  • Scanned copy of your passport or EU ID card as described here
  • Proof of address document as stated here

⚠️ Using photos instead of scanned copies for ID documents or not providing good scanned/PDF copies for proof of address documents will delay your submission, as we won’t send you the Power of Attorney for signature until your documents are uploaded correctly.

The Portuguese tax office systems are operating normally, and our partner lawyers are submitting applications daily. All new submissions are processed in order of receipt.

 

When you get a NIF through us, our partner lawyer acts as your tax representative. You can choose between: 

One-year tax representation – We follow up by the end of the year to ask if you want to renew
Tax representation with automatic renewal (Recommended)

This service includes:

  • Obtaining your NIF

  • Providing login details for the Finanças portal

  • Guiding you through activating electronic notifications

Why We Strongly Recommend Tax Representation with Automatic Renewal Until You Move to Portugal:

Even with electronic notifications activated, certain critical tax communications are still sent exclusively by physical mail. 

Since our partner lawyer acts as your tax representative, your registered address with the Portuguese tax authorities will be our partner lawyer’s office address, meaning all physical mail from Finanças goes directly to them. 

Notifications from the tax authorities generally require a prompt response within 10 to 15 days, and missing these deadlines can result in major problems such as large fines.
Key Benefits of Maintaining Tax Representation:

  • All important mail goes directly to your tax representative – We receive time-sensitive documents at a Portuguese address

  • We forward everything to you promptly – No risk of missing critical deadlines due to international mail delays

  • Complete compliance coverage – Tax office passwords and certain official documents are still sent by physical mail, even with digital notifications enabled

  • Peace of mind – You won’t miss important communications that could result in penalties or compliance issues

Once you relocate to Portugal and update your NIF address to a Portuguese one, you can then discontinue the tax representation service.

Until then, maintaining this service ensures you stay fully compliant with Portuguese tax obligations without any communication gaps.

🔗 Read more about which option is right for you:
When Should You Choose a NIF with 1-Year Tax Representation or Automatic Renewal?

Yes, we assist in providing access to the Finanças portal for both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA residents.

Typically, you will receive access to the portal approximately 2-3 weeks after we have successfully issued your NIF. This waiting period is determined by the Autoridade Tributária and cannot be expedited.

 

Glad you asked! 😎

Activating notification channels on the Finanças portal is pretty easy, and we’ve got all the resources to help you out:

  1. Check out this helpful video from Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira:
    Watch the Video
    It’s a great visual guide that walks you through the process step by step.
  2. Need a slower pace? We’ve got you covered with a detailed guide:
    Read the Step-by-Step Guide
    This document breaks down each part of the activation process, making it easy to follow at your own speed.

Timing for Activation:
It’s important to note that the activation of your notification channel depends on when you make the request. Here’s how it works:

  • If you submit your request on or before the 10th of the month, your notification channel will be activated on the 1st of the following month. (For example, a request made on January 7th will see activation on February 1st.)
  • If you submit your request after the 10th of the month, your notification channel will be activated on the 1st of the month after next. (For example, a request made on January 11th will see activation on March 1st.)

We’ll send your NIF directly to your email in a PDF format. For a clearer idea of what to expect, you can check out this example of a NIF pdf we provided to a previous client.

Please note that the name and the address have been edited for privacy purposes.

Legitimacy Concerns?

We help 100s of expats every single month and take pride in the excellent ratings given to us by our clients.

Check out our reviews on Trustpilot and see for yourself why we’re trusted by many!

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When you obtain a NIF from us, it will initially be issued with a “non-resident” tax status.

As a non-resident you won’t be automatically required to file taxes in Portugal.

You’re only obligated to pay Portuguese taxes if you own a property or a car in Portugal and under a few other specific circumstances outlined in this article

Requesting a NIF for a minor under the age of 18?

See the additional requirements below:

  • Birth certificate or Adoption certificate of minor
  • Copy of first parent’s passport
  • Copy of second parent’s passport

    Both parents will also need to sign the Power of Attorney.

    For details – please refer to this article

We are proud to offer our NIF service to all nationalities.

Absolutely, safeguarding your personal data is our top priority.

We employ the Service Provider Pro (SPP) portal to ensure secure and centralized file sharing. Here’s how we ensure the utmost security for your data:

  • Secure Logins: Both our administrators and clients access the portal via secure login credentials.
  • Regular Security Audits: SPP portals undergo regular checks by an ISO 27001 certified auditing firm to ensure that our security measures are top-notch.
  • Data Encryption: All databases and sensitive pieces of information undergo encryption to prevent unauthorized access.

For a detailed overview, you can visit: https://spp.co/secure-client-portal

Once we provide you with the final NIF document, we delete all the files that we have on record from our database.

Your data security and privacy remain our top priorities. 🛡️🔒

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