Get a NIF and open a bank account in Portugal
Without a Portuguese tax number, many things in Portugal come to a stop. The NIF is needed for rental contracts, property purchases, electricity, water, internet, bank accounts, insurance and many other steps.
We clarify which documents are required in your case, prepare the process and accompany you at Finanças and bank appointments. If you are not yet in Portugal, we assess which steps may realistically be possible by power of attorney or from abroad.
What you get
- Initial assessment of your situation: already in Portugal, still abroad, EU citizen, European Economic Area citizen, Swiss national or third-country national, property purchase or general relocation
- Checklist of required documents
- Support with the Portuguese tax number (Número de Identificação Fiscal)
- Assistance with opening a Portuguese bank account, where the bank and your circumstances allow it
- Translation and explanation of the most important documents and contractual terms
- Clear indication if tax representation is required
What you should know first
Not every bank opens accounts remotely. Not every power of attorney is accepted in every context. And not every situation is a standard case. That is why we first clarify practical feasibility before you spend time and money on the wrong route.
So läuft es ab
Assessment
We clarify residence, nationality, the purpose of the NIF and urgency.
Documents
You receive a clear list of documents to prepare.
Finanças
We accompany or coordinate the procedure, depending on what is legally and practically possible.
Bank account
Once the NIF is available, we prepare the bank appointment and interpret where needed.
Start your NIF and bank account properly
We tell you in advance which steps are realistic in your case.