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Portuguese NIF (Tax Number)

Your essential first step in Portugal — obtained remotely, before you arrive.

RemoteHandled online
Fixed PriceNo surprises
ProfessionalIn-House Team
VerifiedOfficial basis
  1. Assess
  2. EstablishYou are here
  3. Reside
  4. Settle
  5. Long Term
  6. Belong

Overview

The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is your Portuguese tax number. You need it for almost everything — renting a home, opening a bank account, signing contracts, buying a SIM, applying for a visa or buying property. We obtain it for you remotely, so you never have to visit a tax office or fly over for it.

  • Anyone planning to move to, invest in or do business in Portugal
  • Non-residents who need a NIF before arriving (visa, bank, property)
  • People who want it handled correctly the first time, including the appointment of a fiscal representative where required

What's Included

  • Document review and the NIF application
  • Appointment of a fiscal representative where your residence requires one (acting as your representative afterwards is the separate Fiscal Representation service, €590)
  • Your NIF number and the official Finanças document

Process & Timeline

  1. Order & upload

    Pay the fixed price and upload your documents through a secure link.

  2. We prepare & submit

    Our certified team reviews everything, records the appointment of a fiscal representative if your residence requires one, and submits the request to Finanças.

  3. You receive your NIF

    We send you your NIF number and the official document by email, ready to use.

Total TimeUsually 2–5 business days for your NIF once we have your documents, with the official Finanças document within about 10 business days; an express option is available for a faster turnaround.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. We obtain it fully remotely on your behalf — you only need to send us your documents and a signed authorisation.

Usually a few business days after we receive your documents. An express option is available if you need it faster.

Non-residents from outside the EU/EEA generally need a fiscal representative on record with Finanças to get a NIF. This service includes the appointment. Acting as your representative afterwards, receiving and relaying official notifications, is the separate Fiscal Representation service: €590 for the first 12 months, then electronic notifications or €290/year.

Yes — the NIF is the first step. From there we can help with banking, tax residency (IFICI), IRS filing and more. Ask us and we’ll map the right sequence for you.

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