🇵🇹 NIF (VAT Number) for Foreigners

Get your Portuguese NIF (VAT Number), sorted by a lawyer.

The NIF (VAT Number) is the first document Portugal asks for — to buy property, open a bank account, sign a lease, or apply for residency. We file it for you, remotely.

From €75 All filing fees included · no hidden costs
  • ⚖Filed directly with the Portuguese Tax Authority by a licensed lawyer
  • ✓Fiscal representation included where legally required
  • ✎Entirely remote — send documents, we handle the rest
Free application review

Request your NIF (VAT Number)

From €75. No obligation. We reply within 1 business day.

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Are you an EU citizen or a third-country national?
EU Citizen
Third Country
Is this for an individual or a company?
Individual
Company
What do you need the NIF (VAT Number) for?
Property
Bank Account
Residency
Business
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Trusted by property buyers, relocators and founders moving to Portugal.
Before & after

Without a NIF (VAT Number), Portugal stays out of reach.

Without your NIF (VAT Number)

Every practical step of relocating or investing in Portugal stalls at the same point.

  • ✕Can't open a Portuguese bank account
  • ✕Can't sign a lease, deed or contract
  • ✕Can't get a phone or utility contract
  • ✕Visa and residency applications on hold

With your NIF (VAT Number)

One number, filed correctly, and the rest of the process moves forward.

  • ✓Open a bank account the same week
  • ✓Move forward on property or a lease
  • ✓Set up utilities and a phone plan
  • ✓Fully compliant with the Tax Authority
NIF · Número de Identificação Fiscal
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Your NIF (VAT Number), issued remotely
Filing

Handled in person with the Tax Authority by a lawyer

Support

In English, French & Portuguese

Process

Fully remote — no travel required

What's included

One process, full peace of mind.

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Document review before filing

We check everything up front, so nothing gets rejected at the Tax Authority.

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Fiscal representative included

Required by law for non-EU/EEA residents — handled as part of your file.

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Direct filing with the Tax Authority

Submitted in person by our team, not couriered or outsourced.

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Official certificate

Delivered ready to hand to your bank, agent or lawyer.

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English-speaking case contact

One point of contact for the full process, in your language.

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Smooth handover, if needed

Straight into our Real Estate or Taxation team for what comes next.

How it works

Getting started, in 3 steps.

1

Send your documents

Passport (or EU ID) and proof of address.

2

We act as your fiscal representative

Where required by law for non-EU/EEA residents.

3

We file it with the Tax Authority

Submitted directly on your behalf — no branch visit for you.

Document checklist
Passport · Proof of address
Everything handled remotely
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Everything was handled remotely — I sent my passport scan on a Monday and had my NIF certificate by the following week, without a single trip to a tax office.

Sarah Mitchell, United Kingdom — relocated to the Algarve
Ready when you are

Get your Portuguese NIF (VAT Number) sorted, without leaving home.

Tell us about your situation and we'll confirm your document checklist within 1 business day. Applications start from €75.

Start my application

No obligation. No hidden fees.