{"id":14868,"date":"2026-11-10T21:39:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T21:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-nif-services-compared\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T21:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T21:39:43","slug":"portugal-nif-services-compared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novomove.com\/pt\/portugal-nif-services-compared\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal NIF services compared: price, tax representation and turnaround (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Portuguese NIF costs nothing at Finan\u00e7as.<\/strong> Online services still charge you anything from \u20ac79 to \u20ac170, or $150 at the one that prices in dollars. Two of them don&#8217;t show a price on their NIF pages at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the prices aren&#8217;t for the same thing. <strong>One includes 6 months of tax representation, another 12, another doesn&#8217;t mention it.<\/strong> Some are quoted with VAT on top, some don&#8217;t say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you can&#8217;t line up the headline numbers and pick. This post puts seven services side by side on the same basis: <strong>first-year price, months of representation included, what you pay after that, stated turnaround and VAT<\/strong>. Each figure comes from the provider&#8217;s own page and is footnoted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One thing to know first: we run one of these services, Novomove.<\/strong> So every service, ours included, gets the same columns. Where a page doesn&#8217;t say something, the table says &#8220;Not stated&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-sum\">\n<style>\n.nm-sum,.nm-flow,.nm-qs,.nm-dep,.nm-cost,.nm-stg{font-family:inherit;margin:34px 0 38px;}\n.nm-sum{background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #F2E6BE;border-left:5px solid #F5C518;border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;padding:24px 28px;}\n.nm-k{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a6d00;margin:0 0 14px;}\n.nm-sum ul,.nm-qs ol{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}\n.nm-sum li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;margin:0 0 11px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.55;color:#1B2A4A;}\n.nm-sum li:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\n.nm-sum li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:4px;top:9px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#F5C518;}\n.nm-flow{position:relative;padding-left:4px;}\n.nm-fs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:0 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small{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;color:#5a6b8c;display:block;}\n.nm-stg-note{grid-column:1\/-1;font-size:14.5px;color:#5a6b8c;margin-top:4px;}\n.nm-flow p,.nm-qs p,.nm-sum p,.nm-dc p,.nm-cost p{margin-top:0!important;}\n.nm-flow .nm-ft{margin:9px 0 4px!important;}\n.nm-flow .nm-fd{margin:0 0 8px!important;}\n.entry-content ul.wp-block-list,.entry-content ol.wp-block-list{margin:6px 0 26px;padding-left:22px;}\n.entry-content ul.wp-block-list li,.entry-content ol.wp-block-list li{font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:4px;}\n.entry-content ul.wp-block-list li::marker{color:#F5C518;}\n@media(max-width:820px){.nm-dep,.nm-cg{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;}.nm-stg{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;}.nm-ci:nth-child(2){border-right:0;}.nm-ci:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #E3E7EF;}}\n@media(max-width:560px){.nm-dep,.nm-cg{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;}.nm-ci{border-right:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid #E3E7EF;}.nm-ci:last-child{border-bottom:0;}.nm-sum,.nm-qs{padding:20px;}}\n<\/style>\n<style>\n@media(max-width:700px){.entry-content figure.wp-block-table{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}.entry-content figure.wp-block-table table{min-width:680px;}}\n<\/style>\n<p class=\"nm-k\">The short version<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The NIF itself is free at Finan\u00e7as.<\/strong> You pay a service to file it and, usually, to be your tax representative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read the months of representation beside the price.<\/strong> \u20ac99 for 6 months and $150 for 12 months are different products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You don&#8217;t need a tax representative to get the number.<\/strong> You may need one later if you live outside the EU or EEA and take on Portuguese tax ties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the year-two price and how renewal is billed<\/strong> before you pay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check VAT and currency.<\/strong> They change what you actually pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like the details of our own service, they&#8217;re on our <a href=\"\/portugal-nif-online\/\">Portugal NIF online service page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.nm-toc{font-family:inherit;margin:30px 0 8px;border:1px solid #E3E7EF;border-left:4px solid #1B2A4A;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;}\n.nm-toc summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:16px 22px;font-weight:700;font-size:16.5px;color:#1B2A4A;}\n.nm-toc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.nm-toc summary small{font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:#5a6b8c;margin:0 auto 0 4px;}\n.nm-toc summary::after{content:\"\";width:9px;height:9px;border-right:2px solid #1B2A4A;border-bottom:2px solid #1B2A4A;transform:rotate(45deg);margin:-4px 4px 0 0;transition:transform .2s;flex:none;}\n.nm-toc[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(-135deg);margin-top:4px;}\n.nm-toc:not([open]) ol{display:none !important;}\n.nm-toc ol{margin:0 !important;padding:16px 22px 8px 44px !important;columns:2;column-gap:36px;border-top:1px solid #E3E7EF;}\n.nm-toc li{break-inside:avoid;margin:0 0 10px !important;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;color:#5a6b8c;}\n.nm-toc li::marker{color:#C9A10C;font-weight:700;}\n.nm-toc a{color:#1B2A4A;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-toc a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}\n.entry-content h2[id]{scroll-margin-top:110px;}\n@media(max-width:820px){.nm-toc ol{columns:1;}}\n<\/style>\n<details class=\"nm-toc\">\n<summary>In this guide<small>8 sections<\/small><\/summary>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#what-are-you-actually-paying-for-when-you-buy-a-nif-service\">What are you actually paying for when you buy a NIF service?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-do-the-online-nif-services-compare-in-2026\">How do the online NIF services compare in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#do-you-need-a-tax-representative-to-get-a-nif\">Do you need a tax representative to get a NIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#which-service-fits-your-situation\">Which service fits your situation?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-should-you-check-before-you-pay-any-nif-service\">What should you check before you pay any NIF service?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#when-might-another-service-suit-you-better\">When might another service suit you better?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-does-novomove-fit-and-what-are-its-limits\">Where does Novomove fit, and what are its limits?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-do-the-providers-own-pages-show\">What do the providers&#x27; own pages show?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-you-actually-paying-for-when-you-buy-a-nif-service\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are you actually paying for when you buy a NIF service?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You&#8217;re paying someone to file your NIF application and, in most cases, to act as your tax representative for a set period.<\/strong> The number itself is free from Finan\u00e7as, Portugal&#8217;s tax authority.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those are two different jobs, and Finan\u00e7as treats them as two different roles:<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The filer.<\/strong> Someone you give a power of attorney, who applies for the NIF for you. Their job ends when the number is issued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The tax representative.<\/strong> Someone based in Portugal who accepts the role, and whom Finan\u00e7as can contact about your tax affairs. That role stays in place until it&#8217;s removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-dep\">\n<div class=\"nm-dc y\"><p class=\"w\">Job 1<\/p><h4>The filer<\/h4><p>You give them a power of attorney and they apply for your NIF. Their job ends when the number is issued.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc\"><p class=\"w\">Job 2<\/p><h4>The tax representative<\/h4><p>Someone based in Portugal whom Finan\u00e7as can contact about your tax affairs. The role stays until it&#8217;s removed.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most services also deal with your Finan\u00e7as password<\/strong>, the login for Portal das Finan\u00e7as. Some request it for you, some send you instructions, some don&#8217;t say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-mf\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"How a NIF service works\">\n<style>\n.nm-mf{background:#1B2A4A;border-radius:20px;padding:30px 28px 26px;margin:30px 0 36px;font-family:inherit;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;position:relative;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-k{grid-column:1\/-1;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F5C518;margin:0 0 6px!important;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 16px 18px;position:relative;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s:not(:nth-last-child(2)):after{content:\"\u2192\";position:absolute;right:-13px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;line-height:24px;text-align:center;z-index:2;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-n{display:flex;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-t{font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0!important;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-c{grid-column:1\/-1;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin:8px 0 0!important;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.nm-mf{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:16px;padding:24px 20px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:16px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-n{margin:0;flex:0 0 36px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s:not(:nth-last-child(2)):after{content:\"\u2193\";right:auto;left:50%;top:auto;bottom:-20px;transform:translateX(-50%);}}\n<\/style>\n<p class=\"nm-mf-k\">What a NIF service does for you<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">1<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">You send your ID and proof of address<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">2<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">You sign a power of attorney online<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">3<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">The filer applies at Finan\u00e7as and emails you the NIF<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">4<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">Your password letter goes to the address on your NIF<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"nm-mf-c\">If a service is your tax representative, that address is theirs in Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also skip the services. <strong>As a non-resident, you can apply in person at a Finan\u00e7as office, by appointment, or give someone a power of attorney to apply for you online.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Either way, the NIF is yours for life, and <strong>each person gets one<\/strong>.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-the-online-nif-services-compare-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do the online NIF services compare in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what each provider publishes about its NIF service.<\/strong> Read the price together with the representation column, then check what you pay after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Service<\/th><th>First-year price (as published)<\/th><th>Representation included<\/th><th>After that<\/th><th>Stated turnaround<\/th><th>VAT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Novomove<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>\u20ac79<\/td><td>12 months<\/td><td>\u20ac79\/year on auto-renew, or a one-time plan with no renewal<\/td><td>Usually 3 to 7 business days; Express +\u20ac40, 3 business days from power-of-attorney approval<\/td><td>Ex VAT (EU billing address adds 23% Portuguese VAT; non-EU none)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AnchorLess<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>From \u20ac99 (price shown when we checked; \u20ac149 shown struck through)<\/td><td>6 months<\/td><td>\u20ac149\/year<\/td><td>FAQ: 3 to 10 business days after documents; 24-hour option offered<\/td><td>VAT not stated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bordr<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>$150<\/td><td>12 months<\/td><td>$150\/year<\/td><td>1 to 2 weeks (its estimate from recent customers); no express option<\/td><td>VAT not stated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step Inside Portugal<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>\u20ac100 + VAT<\/td><td>Not stated on its NIF page<\/td><td>Not stated<\/td><td>Filed within 1 business day; NIF usually within 5 business days<\/td><td>+ VAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MigRun<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>\u20ac109; urgent \u20ac170<\/td><td>Not stated<\/td><td>Not stated<\/td><td>Urgent: up to 3 business days. Standard: see its page<\/td><td>VAT not stated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lexidy<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Fixed-price proposal after a consultation<\/td><td>Arranged for non-EU residents who need one; months not stated<\/td><td>Not stated<\/td><td>Not stated on its NIF page<\/td><td>No price shown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e-Residence<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not shown on its NIF pages (quoted in its application form)<\/td><td>12 months for non-EU applicants<\/td><td>Renews yearly; fee in its terms<\/td><td>See its page<\/td><td>No price shown<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices checked on 10 November 2026. Every figure is as the provider publishes it on its own pages. Where a cell says &#8220;See its page&#8221;, check the provider&#8217;s page for its current figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-read-the-table\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to read the table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start with the months of representation.<\/strong> AnchorLess&#8217;s from-\u20ac99 price includes 6 months, and after that its representation is \u20ac149 a year. Novomove&#8217;s \u20ac79 and Bordr&#8217;s $150 each include 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Then look at the &#8220;After that&#8221; column.<\/strong> That&#8217;s what you pay each year to keep the representative: \u20ac79 with us, $150 with Bordr, and \u20ac149 with AnchorLess once its first 6 months are up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Then adjust for VAT.<\/strong> Our \u20ac79 becomes \u20ac97.17 if your billing address is in the EU, because 23% Portuguese VAT applies. Step Inside Portugal&#8217;s \u20ac100 is also quoted plus VAT. AnchorLess, Bordr and MigRun don&#8217;t state VAT on their NIF pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bordr prices in US dollars<\/strong>, so what $150 costs you in euros moves with the exchange rate.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-a-tax-representative-to-get-a-nif\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need a tax representative to get a NIF?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No. You don&#8217;t need a tax representative to get the number.<\/strong> Finan\u00e7as says so in its own guidance on the 2022 rule change.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you need one later depends on where you live and what ties you have to Portugal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you live in the EU or EEA<\/strong> (which includes Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein), <strong>you never need one.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you live outside the EU or EEA and have no Portuguese tax ties<\/strong>, you don&#8217;t need one either.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you live outside the EU or EEA and take on Portuguese tax ties<\/strong>, such as owning property, registering a car in Portugal, signing an employment contract or starting self-employed work, <strong>you have 15 days to appoint a representative or switch on electronic notifications<\/strong> from Finan\u00e7as.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-dep\">\n<div class=\"nm-dc y\"><p class=\"w\">You live in the EU or EEA<\/p><h4>You never need one<\/h4><p>Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein count too.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc y\"><p class=\"w\">You live outside, no Portuguese ties<\/p><h4>You don&#8217;t need one<\/h4><p>Getting the number alone doesn&#8217;t require a representative.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc\"><p class=\"w\">You live outside, with Portuguese ties<\/p><h4>15 days to act<\/h4><p>Appoint a representative or switch on electronic notifications from Finan\u00e7as.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc\"><p class=\"w\">You&#8217;re self-employed and owe Portuguese VAT<\/p><h4>You need a VAT representative<\/h4><p>If you live outside the EU or EEA, electronic notifications don&#8217;t replace it.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our longer guide on <a href=\"\/do-you-need-a-fiscal-representative-in-portugal\/\">whether you need a fiscal representative in Portugal<\/a> goes through each case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"so-why-would-i-pay-for-one\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;So why would I pay for one?&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the post. <strong>Finan\u00e7as sends your password by letter to the address on your NIF, about 3 to 4 weeks after the number is issued.<\/strong> If that&#8217;s your representative&#8217;s address, it reaches someone in Portugal who can pass it on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our experience, <strong>some formal letters still arrive on paper even after you&#8217;ve switched on electronic notifications.<\/strong> With us, anything that reaches our partner lawyer&#8217;s address is scanned to your Novomove account, <strong>usually within 24 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s a practical reason, and the legal rule above still applies. If you won&#8217;t have Portuguese ties for a while and you&#8217;re happy to check Portal das Finan\u00e7as yourself, you may decide you don&#8217;t need one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-cost\">\n<div class=\"nm-ch\">Your NIF, in <span>four numbers<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-cg\">\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac0<\/div><div class=\"l\">what Finan\u00e7as charges for the NIF<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">1<\/div><div class=\"l\">NIF per person, for life<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">3 to 4 weeks<\/div><div class=\"l\">for the password letter after the NIF<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">15 days<\/div><div class=\"l\">to act once you have Portuguese tax ties outside the EU or EEA<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"which-service-fits-your-situation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which service fits your situation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It depends on whether you&#8217;ll need a representative, how fast you need the number, and what else you&#8217;re setting up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-live-in-the-eu-or-eea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you live in the EU or EEA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You never need a tax representative, so compare the filing price and the turnaround.<\/strong> Step Inside Portugal&#8217;s NIF page quotes \u20ac100 + VAT and doesn&#8217;t state representation. Our \u20ac79 includes 12 months of representation anyway, and you can choose the one-time plan so nothing renews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-live-outside-the-eu-and-have-no-portuguese-ties-yet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you live outside the EU and have no Portuguese ties yet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You don&#8217;t need a representative for the number.<\/strong> But once you take on a Portuguese tax tie, like buying property, signing a job contract or starting work for yourself in Portugal, you have 15 days to appoint one or switch on electronic notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the months of representation matter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12 months:<\/strong> Novomove, Bordr, and e-Residence for non-EU applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6 months:<\/strong> AnchorLess.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arranged if you need one, months not stated:<\/strong> Lexidy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not stated on their NIF pages:<\/strong> Step Inside Portugal and MigRun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-need-it-fast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you need it fast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what each provider states about speed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Novomove Express:<\/strong> +\u20ac40 per NIF, 3 business days from power-of-attorney approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MigRun urgent:<\/strong> \u20ac170, up to 3 business days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AnchorLess:<\/strong> offers a 24-hour option; its NIF page doesn&#8217;t show the price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step Inside Portugal:<\/strong> files within 1 business day, and you usually have the NIF within 5 business days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bordr states that it doesn&#8217;t offer expedited services.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-also-need-a-bank-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you also need a bank account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Solo bundle covers the NIF and a Portuguese bank account for \u20ac359 ex VAT.<\/strong> You open the account through our partner bank, and the steps are on our <a href=\"\/portugal-bank-account\/\">Portuguese bank account page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Inside Portugal&#8217;s NIF page also lists a NIF and bank account package at \u20ac300 + VAT, with \u20ac350 shown struck through.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-d-rather-do-it-yourself\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;d rather do it yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book an appointment at a Finan\u00e7as office and apply in person. It costs nothing.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need to be in Portugal, or give someone you trust a power of attorney to apply for you. Either way, you&#8217;ll handle the password letter and any representative question yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-should-you-check-before-you-pay-any-nif-service\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you check before you pay any NIF service?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ask these six things, whichever provider you choose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-qs\">\n<p class=\"nm-k\">Before you pay any NIF service, ask<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>How many months of representation are included, and what does renewal cost?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>How is renewal billed, and how do I stop it?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Who files my application, and who represents me?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Who requests my Finan\u00e7as password, and where does the letter go?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>What happens after year one, and when I move to Portugal?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Is VAT included, and which currency is the price in?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what to look for on each point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How many months of representation are included, and what does renewal cost?<\/strong> Put the two numbers side by side before you compare prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How is renewal billed, and how do you stop it?<\/strong> With us, you choose auto-renew at \u20ac79 a year or a one-time plan. Bordr says representation is billed yearly after 12 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who files your application, and who represents you?<\/strong> Our partner lawyer files under a power of attorney you e-sign. AnchorLess says its partner lawyers submit your application once you sign a power of attorney online. Step Inside Portugal has you sign a proxy and files within 1 business day. Bordr connects you with a Portuguese lawyer as your fiscal representative. MigRun forwards your application to a lawyer. e-Residence says the power of attorney you sign also makes it your fiscal representative for the first 12 months. Lexidy&#8217;s NIF page says its team of immigration lawyers handles it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What happens with your Finan\u00e7as password?<\/strong> We request it for you, and so do Bordr and AnchorLess. AnchorLess adds that it can take 3 to 4 weeks to arrive by post. MigRun sends you instructions to request it yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What happens after year one?<\/strong> Ask what renewal costs and how you leave. When you move to Portugal, you&#8217;ll <a href=\"\/nif-address-update\/\">update your NIF address<\/a> and can remove the representative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is VAT included, and which currency is the price in?<\/strong> Ask if the page doesn&#8217;t say.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-might-another-service-suit-you-better\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When might another service suit you better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s where another provider&#8217;s published offer may fit you better than ours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bordr,<\/strong> if you want 12 months&#8217; representation priced in US dollars. Its page says ongoing representation covers getting your NIF and forwarding messages from the tax office until you appoint a new representative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step Inside Portugal,<\/strong> if you want the number and plan to handle representation yourself. It quotes \u20ac100 + VAT, for adults and minors alike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lexidy,<\/strong> if you want a law firm with offices in Lisbon and Porto. It gives you a fixed-price proposal after a consultation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Residence,<\/strong> if you also have Spanish paperwork, such as an NIE. It offers Spain and Portugal services from one firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AnchorLess,<\/strong> if you also need help in Spain or Italy. It sells help with Spanish NIE and NIF numbers and the Italian codice fiscale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MigRun,<\/strong> if you want a stated urgent option: \u20ac170 for up to 3 business days. Its page says your application goes to a lawyer who starts it the next business day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-does-novomove-fit-and-what-are-its-limits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where does Novomove fit, and what are its limits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Novomove charges \u20ac79 ex VAT for a NIF with 12 months of tax representation and the Finan\u00e7as password request.<\/strong> Our partner lawyer files under a power of attorney you e-sign. The NIF usually arrives in 3 to 7 business days, or 7 to 10 when Finan\u00e7as has a backlog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once it arrives, you can check the number with our free <a href=\"\/portugal-nif-checker\/\">NIF checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 12 months, you choose: <strong>\u20ac79 a year on auto-renew, or a one-time plan with no renewal.<\/strong> If you need the number sooner, Express is +\u20ac40 per NIF for 3 business days from power-of-attorney approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The limits, plainly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If your billing address is in the EU, you pay 23% Portuguese VAT on top<\/strong>, so \u20ac79 becomes \u20ac97.17.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finan\u00e7as issues the number, so we can&#8217;t control its pace.<\/strong> Our turnarounds are what usually happens. When Finan\u00e7as has a backlog, ours runs 7 to 10 business days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Representation renews each year on auto-renew<\/strong> unless you pick the one-time plan. Our <a href=\"\/nif-tax-representative\/\">tax representative service page<\/a> explains how renewal works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Removing the representative later<\/strong> is free if you do it yourself on Portal das Finan\u00e7as, or \u20ac50 if we do it. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"\/nif-tax-representative-removal\/\">how representative removal works<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that fits what you need, our prices page lists the NIF, Express and the \u20ac359 Solo bundle.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-cta\">\n<style>\n.nm-cta{background:#1B2A4A;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(10,15,30,.18);margin:40px 0;font-family:inherit;}\n.nm-cta img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;display:block;margin:0;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-body{padding:38px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-pill{display:inline-block;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;}\n.nm-cta p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);margin:18px 0 22px;}\n.nm-cta p a{color:#F5C518;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-p{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A !important;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-p:hover{background:#E3B30C;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-s{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;color:#fff !important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);padding:14px 24px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-s:hover{background:#fff;color:#1B2A4A !important;}\n@media (max-width:640px){.nm-cta .nm-cta-body{padding:26px 22px;}}\n<\/style>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cta-miradouro.png\" alt=\"A miradouro view over Lisbon rooftops at golden hour\">\n<div class=\"nm-cta-body\">\n<span class=\"nm-cta-pill\">Get your NIF<\/span>\n<p>Our NIF is \u20ac79 ex VAT with 12 months of tax representation and the Finan\u00e7as password request. You e-sign a power of attorney, our partner lawyer files, and the number usually arrives in 3 to 7 business days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-cta-btns\">\n<a class=\"nm-btn-p\" href=\"\/portugal-nif-online\/\">See the NIF service<\/a>\n<a class=\"nm-btn-s\" href=\"\/pricing\/\">See all prices<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-a-nif-free-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a NIF free in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>Finan\u00e7as issues the NIF free of charge.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> What you pay a service for is the filing, and usually the tax representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-get-a-nif-without-a-tax-representative\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get a NIF without a tax representative?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>You don&#8217;t need a representative to get the number.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup> You may need one later if you live outside the EU or EEA and take on Portuguese tax ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-eu-citizens-need-a-fiscal-representative-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do EU citizens need a fiscal representative in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, if you live in the EU or EEA, including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup> <strong>The rule follows where you live, so an EU citizen living in the US is treated like any other non-EU resident.<\/strong> You can still use a service to file the NIF for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-nif-online\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to get a NIF online?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It depends on the service and on Finan\u00e7as.<\/strong> Ours usually takes 3 to 7 business days, or 3 business days from power-of-attorney approval with Express. The table above shows what each other provider states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-a-nif-expire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a NIF expire?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>You get one NIF for life.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> What renews is the tax representation, if your service includes it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-getting-a-nif-make-me-tax-resident-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does getting a NIF make me tax resident in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>Tax residence depends on spending more than 183 days in Portugal or having your habitual home here.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup> Our guide on <a href=\"\/does-nif-make-you-tax-resident-portugal\/\">whether a NIF makes you tax resident<\/a> explains the tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-happens-after-the-first-12-months-of-representation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after the first 12 months of representation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It depends on the service.<\/strong> With us, it&#8217;s \u20ac79 a year on auto-renew, or nothing if you chose the one-time plan. Bordr charges $150 a year, and e-Residence renews yearly with the fee in its terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-change-or-remove-my-tax-representative-later\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I change or remove my tax representative later?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>You can appoint a new representative or remove the current one at Finan\u00e7as.<\/strong> With us, removal is free if you do it yourself on Portal das Finan\u00e7as, or \u20ac50 if we do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"are-nif-service-prices-quoted-with-vat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are NIF service prices quoted with VAT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not always.<\/strong> Our \u20ac79 is ex VAT, and EU billing addresses pay 23% Portuguese VAT. Step Inside Portugal quotes \u20ac100 + VAT. AnchorLess, Bordr and MigRun don&#8217;t state VAT on their NIF pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-pay-for-a-nif-service-in-us-dollars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I pay for a NIF service in US dollars?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, with Bordr. <strong>Bordr publishes its price in US dollars: $150.<\/strong> The other services in our table that show a price publish it in euros, so if you pay with a dollar card, your card provider converts it at its own rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-i-need-a-vat-representative-if-i-m-self-employed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a VAT representative if I&#8217;m self-employed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, <strong>if you live outside the EU or EEA and your self-employed work is liable to Portuguese VAT, you need a VAT representative.<\/strong> Switching on electronic notifications doesn&#8217;t replace it.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-my-family-get-nifs-too\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can my family get NIFs too?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>Anyone, Portuguese or foreign, resident or not, can get a NIF, children included.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Each person needs their own. With us, each NIF is \u20ac79 ex VAT, and our Couple bundle covers two NIFs and a joint bank account for \u20ac428 ex VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-do-the-providers-own-pages-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do the providers&#8217; own pages show?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>These are cropped screenshots of each provider&#8217;s own NIF page<\/strong>, showing the price and what&#8217;s included, so you can check the table against the source. Lexidy and e-Residence don&#8217;t show a NIF price on their NIF pages, so there&#8217;s no screenshot for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-ev\">\n<style>\n.nm-ev{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px;margin:28px 0 36px;font-family:inherit;}\n.nm-ev figure{margin:0!important;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E3E6EC;border-radius:14px;padding:14px;}\n.nm-ev img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #EEF0F4;border-radius:6px;}\n.nm-ev figcaption{font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;color:#4A5568;margin:10px 2px 0!important;}\n.nm-ev figcaption b{color:#1B2A4A;}\n.nm-ev figcaption a{color:#1F5FD1;}\n@media(max-width:820px){.nm-ev{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n<\/style>\n<figure><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-novomove.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"273\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-novomove.png\" alt=\"Novomove NIF page showing \u20ac79 (\u20ac119 struck through), 12 months of tax representation included and 3 to 7 business days after you e-sign the power of attorney\" class=\"wp-image-14863\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-novomove.png 582w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-novomove-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-novomove-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><b>Novomove.<\/b> Novomove NIF page: price, representation and turnaround. Cropped screenshot, captured 10 Nov 2026. <a href=\"#source-5\">Source [5]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-anchorless.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"302\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-anchorless.png\" alt=\"AnchorLess NIF page showing From \u20ac99 with \u20ac149 struck through, and a list including 6 months of tax representation\" class=\"wp-image-14864\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-anchorless.png 785w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-anchorless-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-anchorless-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-anchorless-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><b>AnchorLess.<\/b> AnchorLess NIF page: price and what every application includes. Cropped screenshot, captured 10 Nov 2026. <a href=\"#source-6\">Source [6]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-bordr.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"613\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-bordr.png\" alt=\"Bordr NIF page showing $150 with fiscal representation billed yearly after 12 months, a list including 12 months of fiscal representation, and its turnaround table showing NIF 1-2 weeks, last updated November 1, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-14865\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-bordr.png 1110w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-bordr-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-bordr-1024x566.png 1024w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-bordr-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-bordr-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><b>Bordr.<\/b> Bordr NIF page and turnaround page: price, what is included and estimated turnaround. Cropped screenshot, captured 10 Nov 2026. <a href=\"#source-7\">Source [7]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-stepinside.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"668\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-stepinside.png\" alt=\"Step Inside Portugal NIF page showing NIF over 18 years old at 100 \u20ac plus VAT, and steps saying it files within 1 business day and you receive the NIF within 5 business days\" class=\"wp-image-14866\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-stepinside.png 1280w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-stepinside-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-stepinside-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-stepinside-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-stepinside-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><b>Step Inside Portugal.<\/b> Step Inside Portugal NIF page: adult NIF price and processing steps. Cropped screenshot, captured 10 Nov 2026. <a href=\"#source-8\">Source [8]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-migrun.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"416\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-migrun.png\" alt=\"MigRun NIF page showing a standard NIF at \u20ac109 and an urgent NIF at \u20ac170 with up to 3 business days\" class=\"wp-image-14867\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-migrun.png 1232w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-migrun-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-migrun-1024x346.png 1024w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-migrun-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/nif-compared-evidence-migrun-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><b>MigRun.<\/b> MigRun NIF page: standard and urgent options. Cropped screenshot, captured 10 Nov 2026. <a href=\"#source-9\">Source [9]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sources-and-how-we-checked\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources and how we checked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"source-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.pt\/pt\/servicos\/pedir-o-numero-de-identificacao-fiscal-para-pessoa-singular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gov.pt, &#8220;Pedir o n\u00famero de identifica\u00e7\u00e3o fiscal para pessoa singular&#8221;<\/a> (NIF request service: free; open to any Portuguese or foreign person, resident or not).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt\/pt\/apoio_contribuinte\/questoes_frequentes\/Pages\/faqs-00299.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autoridade Tribut\u00e1ria, FAQ 4991 on applying through a representative<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt\/pt\/apoio_contribuinte\/Folhetos_informativos\/Documents\/Atribuicao_de_NIF_a_cidadaos_estrangeiros_nao_residentes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autoridade Tribut\u00e1ria, &#8220;Atribui\u00e7\u00e3o de NIF a cidad\u00e3os estrangeiros n\u00e3o residentes&#8221; (leaflet)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diariodarepublica.pt\/dr\/detalhe\/decreto-lei\/14-2013-257001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decreto-Lei n.\u00ba 14\/2013, 28 January 2013, articles 3, 4 and 23(2)<\/a> (the NIF rules).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-5\"><a href=\"\/pricing\/\">Novomove, prices and NIF service<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/anchorless.io\/product\/nif-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AnchorLess, NIF Portugal<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bordr.com\/portugal\/nif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bordr, Portugal NIF<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bordr.com\/turnaround\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bordr, turnaround times<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepinsideportugal.com\/services\/taxpayer-number-nif\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Step Inside Portugal, Taxpayer Number (NIF)<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/migrun.tech\/portugal\/services-in-portugal\/nif-number-online-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MigRun, NIF number online in Portugal<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexidy.com\/services\/portugal\/immigration\/portuguese-id-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lexidy, Portuguese NIF and ID services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexidy.com\/our-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lexidy, our offices<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/nifonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-Residence, NIF online<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/como-pedir-o-nif-em-portugal-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-Residence, how to apply for a NIF in Portugal online<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecb.europa.eu\/stats\/policy_and_exchange_rates\/euro_reference_exchange_rates\/html\/index.en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Central Bank, euro foreign exchange reference rates<\/a>, 10 Nov 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1214 USD, so $150 was about \u20ac133.76. The rate moves daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-13\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt\/pt\/informacao_fiscal\/legislacao\/instrucoes_administrativas\/Documents\/Oficio_Circulado_90054_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autoridade Tribut\u00e1ria, Of\u00edcio Circulado n.\u00ba 90054\/2022<\/a> (representative not required to get a NIF; tax ties and the 15-day rule).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-14\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diariodarepublica.pt\/dr\/legislacao-consolidada\/decreto-lei\/1998-34438775-185764637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lei Geral Tribut\u00e1ria, consolidated, article 19<\/a> (paragraphs 6, 8 and 15: tax representation, EU and EEA residents, VAT representative), with the <a href=\"https:\/\/info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt\/pt\/apoio_ao_contribuinte\/Cidadaos\/Dados_pessoais_familia\/Dados_pessoais\/Representacao\/Paginas\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autoridade Tribut\u00e1ria representation page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diariodarepublica.pt\/dr\/legislacao-consolidada\/lei\/2014-70048167-70051793?47c6bde8_page=3&amp;f9fce8f9_page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C\u00f3digo do IRS, consolidated, article 16<\/a> (tax residence).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref{font-size:.72em;line-height:0;vertical-align:super;margin-left:2px;}\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref a{color:#1a5fb4;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;}\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}\n.entry-content li[id^=\"source-\"]{scroll-margin-top:110px;}\n.entry-content li[id^=\"source-\"]:target{background:#FFFBF0;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is a NIF free in Portugal?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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