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Portugal has become an increasingly attractive destination for global entrepreneurs and foreign companies. With a favorable business environment, strategic access to the EU market, and a growing international community, relocating or expanding a foreign company to Portugal can offer significant advantages.
However, transferring a business from abroad requires proper registration and legal adaptation to the Portuguese system. Here’s what you should consider when bringing your company to Portugal.
Whether your goal is to open a branch, create a subsidiary, or fully relocate operations, registering your foreign company in Portugal provides legal recognition, access to local banking and tax systems, and the ability to conduct business within EU regulations.
You may want to register your company in Portugal if you:
• Want to expand operations within the European market
• Plan to hire local employees
• Wish to open a physical office or commercial address in Portugal
• Need to issue local invoices or sign legal contracts
• Want to benefit from tax optimization strategies or residency options
There are generally two paths for bringing a foreign company to Portugal:
Setting up a Branch Office
This allows you to operate in Portugal under the same legal identity as your foreign company. It offers more flexibility, but the parent company remains legally responsible for its actions in Portugal.
Creating a Subsidiary (New Company)
You can create a new Portuguese company that is owned by your foreign entity. This offers greater independence and may be more suitable for long-term operations.
Each model has its own legal, tax, and administrative implications and choosing the right structure is key.
To register your foreign company in Portugal, you will typically need to:
• Obtain a Portuguese NIF (tax number) for the company
• Provide translated and certified company documents from the country of origin
• Appoint a legal representative in Portugal
• Register with the Commercial Registry (Registo Comercial)
• Open a Portuguese business bank account
• Register for tax and social security purposes
Depending on your sector and business model, there may also be licensing or regulatory requirements.
Bringing your company to a new country can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with unfamiliar legal systems and languages. That’s where E-Golden comes in.
Our team offers:
• Complete support for registering foreign companies
• Strategic guidance on the best legal and tax structure
• Document preparation, translation, and certification
• Coordination with Portuguese notaries and government entities
• Ongoing support for accounting, tax compliance, and business consulting
We handle the bureaucratic side, so you can focus on growing your business in Portugal.
Considering Portugal as your company’s next step?
Let E-Golden guide your business through a seamless transition into the Portuguese market.
