NIF Application in Portugal

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Service Details

NIF Application

Available in the following locations: Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Faro, Lisbon, Portimão, Porto, Viseu.

* If your local town is not listed, a lawyer from our nearest office will be happy to assist you.

1Who is this service for?

Anyone wishing to carry-out certain transactions in Portugal - will need to obtain a NIF number.

A wide-range of every-day activities in Portugal require the NIF, for example, to open a bank account, rent a property, buy a property, arrange utilities etc.

The NIF number is also required by any British/Non-EU citizens who wish to apply for a residency visa in Portugal.

The NIF number should not be confused with residency which is a legal (and fiscal) distinction about where you live or where you are fiscally based. Anyone who is legally resident will also have a NIF number, but that doesn't mean that anyone with a NIF number is resident in Portugal.

There are a number of pre-conditions that determine which type of NIF you apply for and our local experts will ensure that these are complied with so that you follow the appropriate application process.

2What does this service consist of?

Advocate Abroad's local lawyers will manage this process for you from beginning to end:

Advice and assistance to ensure the applicant has the required documentation and information (according to the basis upon which the application is made - see options above)
Complete the application request on your behalf
Accompany the applicant or appear on behalf of the appplicant before the relevant government offices to
process the application
Arrange for payment of the administrative fee
Assistance with any additional requirements such as applications for residency visas on your behalf

3Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Why choose Advocate Abroad?

Our Lawyers

Teresa, immigration lawyer in Aveiro

Cases completed 128

Teresa read law at the University of Coimbra. She is specialised in civil law, contracts, property and inheritance case, with more than 10 years representing international clients. She holds a postgraduate degree in Banking, Stock Exchange and Insurance Law and also holds the specialization course leading to the degree of Master of Corporate Law. A well-known speaker, Teresa's research focuses on issues of economic and financial law, as well as fundamental rights. She speaks English fluently.

Dawn Ryan
May 11, 2022
I was very happy to use the services of Teresa as I wanted someone I could communicate with in English, as I don't speak Portuguese. Teresa's English was perfect.
I was happy with the costs of the service and she helped ensure that my tight deadline was met.
I intend to use Teresa's services again in the future and would happily recommend to others.

Cláudia, immigration lawyer in Castelo Branco

Cases completed 30

I am a Lawyer, working independently for 7 years now.I have experience in family law, property, public deeds, criminal law and general matters.I'm my work I sometimes do translations and certifications of foreign documents.I although have experience in teaching.

Leonard Baker
Aug 17, 2021
We found Claudia a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. The reason being is that she was competent and helpful at all times. She was efficient without being pushy.
She also worked very logically and systematically making sure everything was achieved in a stress free manner. And she was friendly!

Laura, immigration lawyer in Lisbon

Cases completed 41

Laura is a registered lawyer with the Bar Association of Portugal. Coming from a family background of lawyers, Laura has learned quickly the value of in-depth knowledge and expertise in a restricted number of legal fields. She specialises in matters of property law, family law as well as criminal law and immigration matters.

Joseph Costa
Aug 16, 2021
Laura was great. Of course I was hesitant sending money overseas to someone I didn't know but after speaking to Laura I was at ease.
Laura always responded to my emails and when I informed her that I never received my paperwork in the mail, there were no questions and she sent out more paper special delivery which I received within a week.
If need be I would contact Laura to have work done and will advise any friends to do the same.

Tiago, immigration lawyer in Porto

Cases completed 63

Tiago has 10+ years of practice experience, having qualified in both Portuguese and Brazilian jurisdictions. He believes in the overarching importance of providing effective and creative solutions to business and individual clients alike.

Patricija Paula Gravele
Apr 01, 2022
He is excellent at what he does, I really appreciated the opportunity of remote services. He gave answers to all my questions and helped to solve my problem.

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