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Official Portuguese NIF service — Lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar (since 2017)

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What is a Portuguese NIF?

A NIF is a tax identification number issued by the Portuguese tax authority (Finanças). It’s required for most administrative steps in Portugal (renting, banking, utilities, property, etc.).

All NIF applications include:

  • Official Portuguese NIF number
  • 1 month of fiscal representation (then renew monthly if needed)
  • Secure online process + PDF confirmation
  • Handled by a Portuguese Bar-registered lawyer
  • Optional add-on: Finanças password request (if you choose it)
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+50,000 NIF applications since 2017

Trusted by thousands of customers worldwide — real reviews from real clients.

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“Excellent service: professional, easy and uncomplicated”

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United States • Verified

“Very straight forward procedure. Easy to complete forms. Always kept up to date with progress.”

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Netherlands • Verified

“Very quick and straightforward: I would recommend anyone to use them”

Bilqees
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South Africa • Verified

“The process was straightforward to obtain the NIF. The customer service was excellent. Thank you for making this painless.”

Sean
Jean - ★★★★★
France • Verified

“I received my NIF within two days of applying. Very efficient service that I would highly recommend.”

Matt
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United Kingdom • Verified

“I could easily be in touch with the company when I needed. Plus, they are very polite, professional.”

We understand the legal and practical challenges

Language barrier

Understanding administrative and legal forms in Portuguese can be difficult when you are not familiar with the language and terminology.

Distance from Portugal

Managing tax and legal formalities is even more complex when you are abroad and cannot attend the Portuguese authorities in person.

Complex laws & regulations

Portuguese administrative and tax rules can be difficult to navigate without local knowledge and professional guidance.

We have specialised in NIF applications since 2017

Wherever you are and whatever your project, we can obtain your NIF online so that you can move forward with your plans in Portugal.

We work directly with government agencies:

Obtain your NIF number without travelling to Portugal

Everything starts with your Portuguese NIF.

An essential administrative step for your life in Portugal.

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A simple process to get your NIF online

Getting your Portuguese NIF is as easy as 1, 2, 3 — fully guided.

1

Complete our secure form

Fill in the online form in a few minutes. You can order multiple NIFs at once for family members if needed.

2

Send your documents

We only need 2 documents:
• Proof of address (outside Portugal)
• Passport or EU ID

3

Sign the Power of Attorney

We prepare the Power of Attorney and email it to you. You simply print, sign by hand, and send it back by email.

ℹ️ Finanças require a handwritten signature that matches your ID signature.
4

Receive your NIF by email

You’ll receive your NIF and PDF confirmation by email. Fast processing options are available (including 48-hour delivery depending on the option you choose).

5

Finanças portal password (optional)

If you choose the add-on, we can request your Finanças portal access details.
Please note: it may take 2–4 weeks for the password letter to arrive by mail.

Your application can be started in minutes.

Dedicated NIF provider since 2017

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We understand your situation

There are many informal and unreliable services in this area.

Since 2017 we have handled thousands of Portuguese NIF applications. Our team focuses exclusively on NIF and related tax registration matters, in collaboration with a Portuguese immigration lawyer registered with the Bar. 

You can focus on your project while we take care of the administrative formalities. In most cases, the NIF is obtained within a few working days, without you needing to attend the tax office in person.

Get your NIF number, online

Key questions, clear answers

  • Our NIF service starts from €99. Please refer to our pricing page for full details of the available options.

  • Depending on the option chosen and the tax office involved, the NIF is usually issued within 2 to 10 business days.

  • We require a valid identity document and proof of address in your current country of residence.

  • Yes. This is our area of specialisation and we follow a clear, established process for each client.

What is included:

  • We manage the entire application on your behalf and send your NIF to you securely online.

  • Fiscal representation in Portugal is included for one month. It can be cancelled at any time; if maintained, a monthly fee of €15 applies.

  • We translate and explain communications received from the Portuguese tax authorities in connection with your NIF.

  • Where applicable, we arrange activation of your personal area on the Finanças (tax office) portal and request your login details.

NIF number Portugal passport

Documents required:

Passport

NIF number Portugal proof of address

Proof of address

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A straightforward three-step process

1. Fill out the form

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2. Sign the Power of Attorney

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3. Receive your NIF

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What you can expect from our service

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Fast and efficient

Our structured online process allows you to obtain your NIF without travelling to Portugal. This is particularly suitable when timing is important and you need to meet tax or regulatory deadlines

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Minimal documentation required

We only request the documents strictly necessary for the application (identity document and proof of address), which keeps the procedure as simple as possible.

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Accessible to clients worldwide

Our 100% online service is available wherever you live. You can complete your application from abroad without visiting a tax office in person.

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Not sure yet?
If you have questions about your situation, please email us at hello@nifportugal.com and our team will be happy to assist you.