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.
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
Share your details
Send a copy of your passport and a few personal details.
- 2
We register you
We register you with Finanças, appointing a fiscal representative if you are non-resident.
- 3
Receive your NIF
You get your NIF and the password for your online tax account.
Common questions
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Ready to get started?
Begin online today. A local specialist handles it for you, end to end.