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Portuguese NIF (tax number)

Get your Portuguese tax number remotely, the first step to everything else.

Provided by FastNIF, part of the VisaPath Network.

Overview

The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is the tax number you need to rent, buy property, open a bank account, get a phone contract or apply for residence in Portugal. Non-residents can obtain it remotely through a fiscal representative, so you can get started before you arrive.

Who it's for

Anyone planning to rent, buy, bank or apply for residence in Portugal.

€99

What's included

  • A NIF issued by the Portuguese tax office (Finanças)
  • Registration with the tax authority
  • A password for your Finanças online account

How it works

  1. 1

    Share your details

    Send a copy of your passport and a few personal details.

  2. 2

    We register you

    We register you with Finanças, appointing a fiscal representative if you are non-resident.

  3. 3

    Receive your NIF

    You get your NIF and the password for your online tax account.

Common questions

No. It can be obtained remotely through a fiscal representative.

No. A NIF is only a tax number; tax residency is a separate status set up later.

Ready to get started?

Begin online today. A local specialist handles it for you, end to end.