Company formation, corporate structuring and ongoing counsel for founders and international groups establishing operations in Portugal, from the first quota to the shareholders' agreement.
Creating a Portuguese company with at least ten jobs is a qualifying route for the Golden Visa. If residency is part of your plan, we structure both together. See the Golden Visa routes →
Opening a company in Portugal is fast. Opening the right structure, with the right agreements behind it, is what determines whether it stays simple.
Incorporation of LDA and SA companies, choice of structure, articles of association drafted for your reality, and registration with the tax authority and social security.
For international groups entering Portugal: branch versus subsidiary analysis, registration of foreign entities and coordination with your legal and tax teams abroad.
Shareholders' agreements, quota transfers, capital increases, director appointments and the governance rules that prevent partner disputes before they start.
Supplier, distribution and service agreements, commercial licensing, and mandatory registrations such as the beneficial owner registry (RCBE) that many founders discover too late.
The certificate of incorporation is the easy part. These are the pieces that make the company real.
Portuguese tax numbers for foreign shareholders and directors, obtained remotely before incorporation.
A legal address in Portugal, whether your own premises or a compliant virtual office solution.
Company bank account opened with Portuguese banks, including for structures with foreign shareholders.
Portuguese companies require a certified accountant (CC). We connect you with trusted partners and coordinate the handover.
Mandatory declaration of beneficial owners after incorporation, with penalties for missing it. We file it as standard.
Sector licensing and commercial permits where your activity requires them, mapped before you commit.
We review your activity, partners and tax context, and recommend the right vehicle within 48 hours.
NIFs, name approval, registered office and, where needed, powers of attorney for remote setup.
Articles drafted and signed, company registered, tax and social security registrations completed.
Banking, certified accountant, RCBE filing and any licences your activity requires.
Contracts, corporate changes and day‑to‑day legal support as the business grows.
Labor law and legal advisory for companies operating in Portugal.
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