Filling in the online form takes about five minutes; the setup fee is paid right after submission.
Sign the company statute
We prepare it and send it over — usually within 5 business days (an estimate, not a guaranteed deadline).
Get the certificate
Once the registry completes the incorporation, you receive the company registration certificate.
Good to know: a business bank account in Portugal can only be opened once you already hold a personal account.
No bureaucracy
Incorporating a business is usually associated with stacks of paper and waiting rooms. It doesn’t have to be. Our clients have seen for themselves how quick and painless opening a Portuguese company can be when specialists take over the formalities — from the first document check to the moment the certificates arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Which legal forms can I choose from?
Through our platform you can set up an LDA — the Portuguese limited liability company — or register as a freelancer (sole trader).
What does the incorporation process involve?
It starts with a conversation: our team checks whether your preferred company name is available. We then arrange Portuguese tax numbers (NIF) for everyone involved, draft the articles of association and the remaining legal paperwork, and file the company with the Portuguese Commercial Registry. After that we walk you through opening a business bank account, where the initial share capital is deposited. With those steps done, your company is officially registered and free to operate.
How does ownership of an LDA work?
The registration form asks you to define the shareholding structure — who owns the company and in what proportions. Up to 4 shareholders can be registered in a single company, and a single-owner setup (Unipessoal LDA) is available as well.
Are there age restrictions for shareholders?
Shareholders must be adults of legal age — 18 or older.
How do I open a bank account for the company?
Thanks to our partnership with Wise, opening a business account is a streamlined part of the service — no separate battle with the banks required.
When does the share capital need to be transferred?
The capital amount you declare during registration must land in the company’s bank account within one year of the company being opened.
What documents confirm the company’s formation?
You receive two documents: the RCBE (the beneficial-owner register record) and the Certidão Permanente (the permanent company registration certificate).
How quickly is the company statute sent for signing?
In most cases within 3 business days of the date you applied.
How long after signing is the company registered?
Registration is completed in about one week.
How is the statute signed?
After your application, documents and payment are received, we email you the statute. Print it out, sign it and send us the scan back.
Need help registering a company?
Fill out a short application, and our lawyer will assist you.
We are not a government organization and do not directly register or issue documents. We are an official law firm and support clients through every step of the document preparation, review, and consultation process.
