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Set up a Portuguese company and build an EU base — attorney-led formation with residency and banking guidance.

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Portugal offers an accessible EU base with a welcoming environment for founders and a clear link to residency pathways. Maalouf Law Firm forms your Portuguese company and connects it to banking and residency where you need them.

Overview

Why Portugal?

  • EU market access
  • a growing hub for founders and remote businesses
  • links to residency and Golden Visa routes
  • solid banking
  • a stable, EU-member jurisdiction.
Process

How it works

  1. Consultation
  2. Structure chosen
  3. Incorporation and tax number (NIF)
  4. Banking
  5. Residency where relevant
In detail

What we handle

  • Jurisdiction and structure advice, matched to your market and tax position
  • Name check and reservation
  • Preparation and filing of all formation documents
  • Registered agent or registered address where required
  • Corporate documents and certified copies
  • Guidance toward banking and ongoing compliance
In detail

What we will ask from you

  • A clear copy of each owner’s and director’s passport
  • Proof of residential address for each owner and director
  • A short description of what the company will do
  • Details of the owners and the ultimate beneficial owners
  • Your preferred company name, plus one or two alternatives
In detail

After the company is formed

  • Open a business bank account — we guide and support your application
  • Register for the relevant tax numbers and understand your filing duties
  • Set up a compliance calendar so annual filings and renewals are never missed
  • Obtain apostilled or certified copies of your documents when a bank or counterparty requires them
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a company support a residency application?

Yes — a Portuguese business can support several residency routes, which we advise on.

Do I need to be in Portugal?

Most steps are handled remotely; we confirm any in-person requirement upfront.

How long does formation take?

Timelines depend on the jurisdiction and on the completeness of your documents. We confirm a realistic timeline in your written quote and keep you informed at each step.

What does it cost?

We quote a fixed legal fee in writing before work begins. Government, registry and registered-agent charges are set by third parties and listed separately and clearly.

Who looks after the company after formation?

We can. Renewals, registered-agent services and annual filings can be added as a fixed annual engagement, so one team stays responsible for your structure.

This page is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is formed by reading it. Program, tax and filing rules change; we confirm the specifics for your situation at consultation.

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