Open a company in Portugal from Spain
Portugal is the natural gateway to Europe for Spanish SMEs: same time zone, proximity and lower operating costs. We analyse your case and tell you, with numbers, whether operating from Portugal makes sense for you.
Minimum capital
No mandatory minimum capital (from €1)
Timeline
4-8 semanas
Corporation tax
IRC 21%
VAT
IVA 23%
No commitment · Local advisor who speaks English
Why open a company in Portugal
Competitive taxation
Corporate tax (IRC) of 21% and access to benefits such as the participation-exemption for holding companies.
Close by and same schedule
One hour behind Spain, daily flights and an Iberian market of over 50 million consumers.
Low operating costs
Rents, salaries and services are cheaper than the European average. Ideal for running your back office.
Startup ecosystem
Lisbon and Porto host a fast-growing tech hub, with talent and attractive visa programmes.
Legal form
The recommended form to operate in Portugal is the <strong class="text-ink">Sociedade por Quotas (LDA)</strong> (LDA / Unipessoal). Minimum capital: <strong class="text-ink">No mandatory minimum capital (from €1)</strong>.
Key details
- Legal formLDA / Unipessoal
- Minimum capitalNo mandatory minimum capital (from €1)
- Timeline4-8 semanas
- Advisor languageSpanish
Requirements
- Company name and certificate of admissibility before the RNPC.
- NIF (the equivalent of the CIF) for the company and for the shareholders.
- Share capital: no mandatory minimum, per shareholder.
- Registered office in Portugal (we handle it for you).
- Single or multiple shareholders, whether or not resident in Portugal.
How we set up your company in Portugal
We choose the structure
LDA or Unipessoal depending on your activity and number of shareholders. We advise you at no cost.
We prepare the documentation
Articles of association, certificate of admissibility and the NIF application. Everything online.
Incorporation before a notary and registration
Signature and registration with the RNPC. We get it moving from day 1.
Tax and banking registration
Registration with the tax authority, VAT and opening a Portuguese bank account.
You start operating
You receive your NIF, VAT number and access to your local adviser in Spanish.
How much it costs to open a company in Portugal
After the analysis, our specialists will design a tailored plan for your case at a very good price.
Taxes and VAT in Portugal
IRC (Corporate Tax)
21%
VAT (standard rate on the mainland)
23%
IRS (personal income tax, for self-employed and shareholders)
progresivo hasta 48%
Double-taxation treaty with Spain
sí
Frequently asked questions
Incorporation and the monthly services (accounting, tax and payroll if you hire) are quoted to fit your case. After the analysis, our specialists will design a tailored plan for you at a very good price, with no hidden costs.
No. We handle the incorporation, the NIF and the tax registration 100% online. There is no need to travel to sign.
The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is the Portuguese equivalent of the Spanish CIF/NIF. You get it for the company and for the shareholders as part of the process.
On average between 4 and 8 weeks, from reserving the name to the full tax and banking registration.
Yes. The Unipessoal is a single-shareholder LDA, with no additional capital or residence requirements.
Yes. The Spain-Portugal treaty prevents you from paying twice on the same profits, key if you invoice from both countries.
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