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Portugal Business Expert

Claudia de Oliveira Azevedo

Portugal Business Expert

Claudia has a degree on management and a vast experience in accountancy and finances. She assists clients with the starting up and developing of a Portuguese business, advising on fiscal and financial matters as well as human resources. Her goal is to provide a personalize service to each situation, always attending to the quality of the service that companies and businessmen require. Claudia is ready to help you to establish your business in Portugal and ask your questions.

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Dear claudi, Im in process of registering my trading company iin construction field materials and the main product i want to import to prrtugal is flat glasses. I would like to get a consultation on marketings and how to start up my business there. Thanks Question from Sanam Pourtehrani on 02/02/2023
Claudia says:
Hello
Are you starting the company in Portugal? We can help you with starting a business in Portugal as well as accountancy of that business but marketing is not our field
My contact is geral@accountingadvantage.pt if you want more information in our area
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi I am wanting to start up a eco cleaning business using dry ice it's eco friendly, safe and quick. It's recycled co2 which is -70 degrees Celsius you can clean anything from a electronic chip bored to taking graffiti of walls. Would I have a chance in getting funded to start out ? Kind regards Sam Question from Sam Motto on 02/01/2023
Claudia says:
Hello
In order to get funded probably you need to have a business plan. Do you have any? Are you leaving in Portugal? Do you have any history with this business
My contact are geral@accountingadvantage.pt, if you want to send me something to analyse
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Madam, We are keen interested to set our business in Portugal, we already established and reg with VAT reg and bank account, business in Republic of Ireland on the name of M/S Power Solutions 4U Limited, Unit 6, Dublin 22, D22 YE30, Ireland, Mob: +353(87)1851869, e-mail: powersolutions4u.ltd@gmail.com I book my flight on 8th Jun to 11th Jun 2022 to visit and try to discuss with Experts to help and guide us. With best wishes and regards, C M Akbar (Director) Power Solutions 4U Limited, Dublin, Ireland Question from Chaudhry Muhammad Akbar on 29/05/2022
Claudia says:
Hello
We can help you with this situation and we are available to speak with you
My contacts are geral@accountingadvantage.pt, +351932888808
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I would be very grateful for some assisitance in obtaining the company accounts for the company I am considering buying please and generally checking out if everything is ok with the sale of this business/property ? I have no idea where to start ? I am in the UK . Look forward to hearing from you . Thanking you Question from Frances Laugenie on 10/05/2022
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question
We will have to have more details about this situation, because the cost will depend on the time we will spend doing the work
Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage, with more details
Regards
Hi Claudia, My name is Antonio. I am a Spanish citizen living in Australia at the moment. I am working in Australia as an Architect and I am planning to move to Lisbon in the next 2 months. I will be carrying on working for the same company that I am working for at the moment, but remotely. At the moment I am working on a permanent basis. However, I will need to open a limited company to become a freelancer in Portugal. They, however, have an office in the UK. Therefore, it is likely that I will be an employee from the UK, as it might be easier than from Aus. I will need to have a Profesional Indemnity Insurance I assume the company will require the following: - Professional Liability - Professional Indemnity - Employer’s liability (they will probably need to know how much will they cover) Can you please let me know if you can assist and provide me an estimated price? Thanks. Cheers, Antonio Canero Question from Antonio Canero on 22/03/2022
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for you question
You don't have to open a company to become a freelancer in Portugal, you can only register yor activity in finances. In terms of insurance I can provide you the contact of our broker in order for you to have more info regarding this matter
My email is geral@accountingadvantage.pt, send me an email with more details with yor goals here and we can talk about is
Regards
Hi Claudia, I am hoping to move to Portugal in the next 2 years but am currently thinking ahead so the transition will be smoother and hopefully I can have work lined up when I get there. I am currently self employed in the UK (I have duel nationality as I live in Northern Ireland so can classify myself as an EU citizen and have a Irish Passport) My aim is to begin adverstising my photography business now so I can secure deposits and hopefully have jobs lined up for 2023. My question is, can I set up a virtual office and begin advertising my services in Lisbon? Is there any thing I need to do legally before beginning my advertising campaigns on Google. Any help would be greatly apprecaited. Question from James McGrillis on 20/01/2021
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order to perform an activity in Portugal you must start to register as a self employed or depending on the values of your business register a company
If you don't perform any activity, only advertise, you don't need to do anything, as far as I know.
We can help you regarding the oppening of your activity
Send us an email to geral@acccountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
I am looking to start a small microbrewer in arganil, coimbra. What licences do I need for brewing and sale on premise. Also looking at mobile bar, for private rent (including beer sales). Is it also possible to attend events, markets as a beer seller? Question from dave ewles on 17/01/2021
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order to perform an activity in Portugal you must start to register an activity either as a self employed or to register a company. After that we must see exactly the licing process to sell your product. We can help you regarding the oppening of your activity
Send us an email to geral@acccountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Very gd evening mem, i want to sell my own home made product in the market, like Pickels, Indian foods, Chilli sause. Whats really law says i donno. Can u plz tell whats really law says in this case? Question from Al Sohel on 31/12/2020
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order to perform an activity in Portugal you must start to register as a self employed. After that must get a licence to sell food. We can help you regarding the oppening of your activity
Send us an email to geral@acccountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Madam, I want to open a company in Portugal,and need your advise as well as help in the process.Please contact me on my mail id Dikshathakr021994@gmail.com. Question from Diksha Thakur on 31/07/2020
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I tried to send you an email but it cames back everytime
Can you please check it, or you can send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Olá Sra Azevedo, Espero que se encontra bem. Venho por este meio pedir informações sobre a possibilidade de trabalhar com street food em Lisboa. Não consigo encontrar alguma lei sobre licenciamento (que eu sei é o Licenciamento zero) mas nada sobre a "autorização" de vender comida na rua, as taxas ,e tudo o que for preciso saber sobre esto tipo de business. Fico a espera de uma resposta Cumprimentos Giorgio Trigona Question from Giorgio Trigona on 09/05/2020
Claudia says:
Muito obrigada pela sua questão
Relativamente à venda de comida na rua aconselho a falar com a junta de freguesia onde vai querer vender a sua comida, pois eles irão providenciar-lhe informação.
Qualquer coisa que necessite mais ao nível contabilístico e fiscal envie-me um email para geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Cumprimentos
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, i'm from Croatia and i'm intrested how to open small season business (i design and sew clothes) maybe on open air market or somewhere like that, during spring and summer in Portugal, i'm not yet sure in wich city it would be. Maybe Porto or Lisbon or Aveiro,... I would like to know is that possible, what are my steps to begin? Best regards Monika Question from Monika Kovacevic on 03/05/2020
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Air market are conditioned and we don't know if they will open during summer. To start this kind of activity in Portugal we must register in the finances, we can help you with the process. If you have a more specific question send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Hello Claudia My name is Hoewon from South Korea. It is my sincere pleasure to get in contact with you. I am writing this message in order to make an inquiry how I have to get started for opening and running a Korean traditional cuisine restaurant in Porto and whom I would better speak with. Question from Hoewon Jeong on 28/04/2020
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. We can speak, because we are experts in setting up business. Please contact us throught our email geral@accountingadvantage.pt in order to shedule our cal
Regards
Dear Claudia we are a Tech SaaS a start-up in UK (London) with the uncertainty of Brexit we are thinking of moving to Portugal - we would love to know how it can be possible, do we need to learn also Portuguese or most people speak English? how the taxes work? I guess we have a long list of question but highly grateful to your guidance. Best regards Laurence Question from Laurence David on 06/03/2019
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your question, most people know English so it would be really easy the adaptation. In order to register a company the process is easy and it would take us 2 days, one for the portuguese fiscal number and the other for the register and open a bank account. Also in this moment, beforne Brexit you don't need a fiscal representative, so it is easier.Send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt with your questions
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I am planning to open a tourism business (a specialized boutique hotel) and am trying to find a source in English to obtain information on different types of hotel/hospitality categories with related permits, costs and building requirements. I have the land where I want to build and about 50% of the funds needed for construction. As I don’t have any credit history in Portugal or assets, I was wondering if I can still apply for a business loan through a Portuguese bank or what other types of funding I could look into. thanks, Mareile Question from Mareile Paley on 03/02/2019
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. If your área is tourism probably you can see the Tourism from Portugal website http://invest.turismodeportugal.pt/why-portugal-to-invest/?lang=en, and see if this can help you in terms of financing. If you don't have any backround in Portugal it will be very dificult to get a loan from a Portuguese bank. In terms of classification and categories of the diferente types of hotel this link has a lot of information, althought is in Portugueses, but you can translate http://business.turismodeportugal.pt/pt/Planear_Iniciar/Licenciamento_Registo_da_Atividade/Empreendimentos_Turisticos/Paginas/classificacao-et.aspx
Send us an email to geral@acciuntingadvantage.pt and we can help you with registering the company and all the accountancy needed as well as aplly for funding if you have the qualifications needed
Regards
Hi Claudia I’m currently leaving in Canada and hold duel citizenship having been born in Portugal. I’m interested in returning to Portugal permanently and would like to get in the hotel busines and need some gidence on how to navigate the system for financing, purchasing and set up. Ty Question from Marco Soares on 25/01/2019
Claudia says:
Hello
If your área is tourism probably you can see the Tourism from Portugal website http://invest.turismodeportugal.pt/why-portugal-to-invest/?lang=en, and see if this can help you in terms of financing. In terms of purchase you need to select the place and then you will know where to look. You can always contact a real estate like century 21 or remax, that can help you in this matter. Once you are ready to startup the business you send us an email to geral@acciuntingadvantage.pt and we can help you with registering the company and all the accountancy needed
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Morning Claudia I am Portuguese and my husband and I would like to open up a small trailor business would like to know if it would work in portugal Thank you Question from leonilde britz on 21/01/2019
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I believe it would work depending on the place you are thiking of putting the trailor as well as the quality of your products. If you need any other information please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Hi Claudia, We are starting a business in Baixa Chiado, Lisboa and we are wondering what liability insurance would be best for us running arts and crafts workshops. The students would be working with sharp tools and we want to make sure we are not liable. Please suggest any Portuguese insurers, we have a limited budget. Here is our Facebook and Instagram site if you want to learn more about what we do, www.instagram.com/lisboasocialpress/ www.facebook.com/lisboasocialpress Thank you, Jillian Question from Jillian Roberts on 20/11/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
I advise a contact with João Farinha
T: 213591808
M: +351 939002809
jfarinha@bizseguros.eu
If you also need assistance on the accountancy please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Dear Madame, I would like to start an online retail in Portugal with my homemade cakes, what kind of permission I need to be able to ,,cook from home" and sell the products online? I am from EU, but not living in PT yet. Thanl You for your answer. Kind regards Question from Edita Nemethova on 07/11/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You need to register your actibvity can be as a self employed, and this will allow you to sell your produts.
Regarding the cooking you must contact a company that does auditing regarding the hygine of the permisses
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Im looking at buying a property management and rental business in the Algarve. Its for sale at 500,000 euros, employs 7 people turn over 1m euros and has been established for 12 years and the owners are retiring. I have 50% of the asking price but would require funding for the other half.What options are available ? Question from David Naughton on 17/08/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
If this is in the área of turism probably you can aply for some funds on the Portugal 2020.
Regards
Ola Claudia! Now I live in Portugal and work in company. I'm thinking to start mountain bike guiding for free time. Can I do it as self empoyment? How to get insured in case of client have accident during trip? Question from Karolis Vitkunas on 01/07/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
I'm sorry but only now did I see your question. Yes you can register as a self employed and make an insurance in order to be protected. Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt if you still need my help Regards
Hello madam, I am from Nepal . I am very interested to open international school in Portugal. recently around 50000 Asian family live in Portugal and they all search similar culture and English based education here I think if I invest educational sector this is good for me and also our community and Portugal government . I want to know is this possible if yes I make a projected report plan and I hope you also help me . thanks Question from purushottam prasad chapagain on 19/06/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
I'm sorry but only now did I see your question.
Yes a business plan is very importante to start your project. Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt if you still need my help
Regards
Hi Claudia I am interested in opening a caravan and or campsite in Portugal. My family own some ground and we would like to know what we would need to do to be able to start the caravan site. If we would need to apply for a license or not or what else we would need? Carlos Question from Carlos Reis on 04/06/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
I'm sorry but only now did I see your question. You need to register your activity, and the licence will depend on the place
Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt if you still need my help Regards
Hello claudia., I’m a international student studying in Portugal, I’m thinking to start a small business in Portugal it’s something like a home based indian food takeaways. my question to you is “do we need to register our business?” if it’s the case what would the procedure and cost of it. Many thanks Question from Lenin Christudhas on 26/03/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
I'm sorry but only now did I see your question. Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt if you still need my help
Regards
Hello Claudia, I am from a IT company from India and want to start business operations in Europe so chosen Portugal as our first footstep. Now how we can start our operations? Can we start business by getting a postal code and start our business? Is there any facilities available. In June we are planning to have branch or independent office in Purtugal? Kindly guide us. Question from Anand Mistry on 21/03/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
I'm sorry but only now did I see your question. Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt if you still need my help
Regards
Claudia, I am looking to develop some large-scale solar energy installations in the Azores. I need to be connected to as many public & private sources of capital available for the space. Where do you suggest I begin as there is an overload of information which is not always relevant. Thank you. Question from Jody McCairns on 05/03/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order for us to assist you please contact our partner in Azores email fabio.matos@grupoinvest.pt with geral@accountingadvantage.pt in CC, and descrive to us exactly what you wish to do in order for us to give you the correct way to act
Hope to hear from you soon
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Ola Claudia, My fiance and I about to start a small boat tour business set up as a self employed business. I understand you need the registered a tax number and file for business licence and a name search but can you add any other authorities such as GNR, Maritime Police ect...that should be contacted .We are a Portuguese and British couple moving soon from Canada. Question from matt brasier on 22/02/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. If you're thinking about register as a self employed you don't need to worry about the name or register the business, you only need to get a Portugueses fiscal number for yourself and start the activity in the finances. After you have your activity registered in the finances you need to contact the local authorities in order to start the process to obtain all necessary licences.
If you need any specific help please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I am non EU citizen, want to register my company for IT business, like Mobile app development and ecommerce. right now I am working in Dubai, if want to register my company self employed, how long it will take? what are the documents you need from my side? and How much it will cost me? Kindly answer me in detail, coz I have to start it maximum in april 2018 Regards Question from Ziyab Khan on 16/02/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. The cost to register a company is 360 €. I'm not sure if you're planing to come to Portugal to open the company or not but if you're not coming we will need a power of atourney giving us power to register the company. I will send you an email with more details
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia !!! Could you please advise, i am a Non EU citizen having Portuguese residency. And i want to open a new business related to transport (vehicle) service. I am working here in portugal and i have a work contract and also I want to continue my job because my business does not required full time. In this case can i registered a business in my name and continue my work as well? Can you please advice for me in this case. Thank you in advance... Question from Ravi Aryal on 26/01/2018
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Yes you can open your business and continue working without any problema
If you need us to help you with the atartup of your business and accountancy services send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage,pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
I need to find business insurance for a new company based in Madeira. I will be be at the start doing a consultant job for my previous employer of 28 years. The consulting job is mostly Sales consultancy and creation of contract offers for them in the Middle East and Africa region. I need Professional liability insurance for 1m Euro and Public Liability Insurance for 2m Euro. Please can you advise how I can get this? I have been struggling to find an insurance company that will do this, and it is mandatory for the consultancy contract. Question from Andrew scott on 27/12/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Please send an email to jfarinha@bizseguros.eu Mr. João Farinha, in order to ask for a simulation.
Do you already have accountancy services? Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia Many thanks for your interesting website that pursuit me to run a business in Portugal during my PHD studies .In fact I'm going to start my PhD course in administrative management in Minho University beside this I'm really keen on open up a business in field of IT so I would like to know that by student visa could I submit my business and run start up or not and how much I should invest at least to start my own business? Best Regards AMIN Question from MOHAMMADAMIN SALIMI on 11/12/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Yes you can start your business while taking your PHD studies. The Investment depend on the kind of business that you want to develop. There are business that don't have that much of Investment and there are others that need a litle more
Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt if you want any other information
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, Hope you are well, I run a small website design business in south africa and i'm very interested in starting a small web design business in Portugal, i'm aware of the 5000 Euro investment if i want to register a company. Could you please tell me if i need qualifications to start a small web business in Portugal? I only have a diploma in web design from an online company called Alison.Would it be better to apply for a sole trader visa or a self employed person? its all so confusing! Can my dependent incapable brother join me as well as my wife and 2 dependent parents? My brother was in an accident 20 years ago and was clinically declared unable to work. I have the documentation to prove it. Money will be limited so i will have to do this the cheapest way possible. Please advise as there are little information available online on this subject. I will always have an income from my music sales on my website, performing etc. I am also a recording artist, pianist, musician and singer if that could maby open up any immigration avenues to portugal. we are desperate to get out of South africa!!! Thanks in advance and kind regards, Pierre Question from Pierre Smith on 09/12/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
In order to start your business you don't need any specific qualification, you only need to know how to do what you will register your company. You don't need 5.000 €, you can have a smaller social capital, but no less then 1.000 € (my opinion) Regarding the decision between a sole trader or a company that will depend on your estimate cost from the activity. Regarding the situation of bring your familly that matter I can't help you because it is out of my range of knowledge.
If you want any other information send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, Could you please advice: We are the family non-EU country and we want to move to Portugal to establish hostel business. Is it possible to come with tourist visa to buy property and establush the company or register as selfemployed? And does it give the oportunity to get the temporary residence permit? Will be great to know if you offer the servixe to support whole process. Thank you in advance, El Question from El Gor on 04/12/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Yes it is possible to come with a tourism visa and register the company or register as a self employed. That is not a garantee to get the residency permit but it is a start. We can help you with registering the company as well as all the accountancy work but in terms of residency you must hire a laywer. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I want to bring my food trailer to Portugal, I just wonder what I need in terms of documents to legalize and be able to run my business. Thank you. Question from Virgilo Carvalho on 21/11/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In terms of bringuing your food trailer to Portugal you must speek with the authorities (custos) in order to get information about requirements. After that and if you want to do business in Portugal you must register either a company either a self employed. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, thank you in advance for your help. I have the intention of opening an internet cafe/breakfast place in Lisbon. I was wondering if you were aware of benefit/help that the state may give to under 30yo people that would like to open a business? I have moved to Lisbon 1 month ago and I can see how this city is getting a lot of attention in the startup area. I would also love if you can give us any other relevant information around this argument. Many thanks, Marco Question from Marco Gentili on 16/11/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In terms of benefit/help that the state gives to open a business there are any. The state provides some support regarding hiring people, as well as if your business was tecnology, IT, some new hi tech. If you want to open na internet café place you must register either a company either as a self employed. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am considering buying a home in Portugal. I’m planning to visit this month and look around and see how it feels. Currently, I have an online health coaching business. My clients are in the USA and transactions are sent via paypal or Venmo. What do I need to to or how to I register that I am self employed but not working a “normal” job. Thank you. Question from Emily Kobek on 24/10/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register as a self employed or register a company. Your work is normal don't worry, you must declare your income via paypal or Venmo, trought an invoice that you must issue trought a certified software. And at the end of the year deliver your anual tax income. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi! My boyfriend wants to open a small tiki bar in south Portugal. He has an EU passport from Italy and is currently living in the US. I see from your other answers that he needs a Portuguese fiscal number. But sometimes you recommend a sole trader and sometimes to register a company. He's not planning on having any employees for at least the first year. Which should he do, and does he need to establish residency first? Thanks for your help! Question from Rebecca Christopherson on 22/10/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. First you must establish the company only after that can you aplly for residency. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hello claudia , This Is Amit Vagh , hope you doing well ,currently i am in lisbon , i need one advise about import and export business , where can i get a licence for import export business in Portugal ? what is the duration to get that licence ? Question from amit vagh on 11/10/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal (import, export) you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. Only after you register your business can you apply for any licence, if needed. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I have two questions. 1. My husband and I have the dream of opening a quirky beach bar in Portugal , albuferia. We potentially have the capital means to fulfil this dream . However we just don’t know where to Start in terms of licences , leases and legalities . Could we build our own beach bar ?? Rather than purchasing an already made bar ?? 2. I am a qualified Occupational Therapist whilst in Portugal could I offer my Therpy services ? Is there any demand for this type of service ? I look forward to hearing from you Kindest regards Vicky Question from Victoria Graham on 04/10/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. Only after you register your business can you apply for any licence. If you're going to buid the bar first you need to speak to the city hall to make sure that the land you want allows you to built. Once you register your business you can develop any activity you want as long as you define it. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I'm planning to set import some leather bags from india , in Portugal, I would like to know what are the legal paper work i have to do and how is the port service in here. This will be self employed business. kindly do advice how can get going forward on this . I have the nif no# and I'm here in portugal for 2yrs. Regards, Maria Question from Maria Louretty Fernandes on 04/10/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. But to start probably with your business the best solution is self-employed. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Good day Claudia I am a Portuguese citizen living in South Africa. I am looking at moving back to Portugal. I currently have a business in South Africa (I have 4 shops) and I would like to open up in Portugal. What do I need? Question from Sonia Reimao on 21/09/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. But to start probably with your business the best solution is to register a company, althougt you don't tell me what kind of shop, but since your business is already running, the best solution is to register a company. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hallo, donna Claudia I am Hando Ferreira and i own two tanneries in South Africa. I export leather to quite a few countries in Europe but the transport costs and delivery times to individual clients is hampering business. As my family is originally from Portugal, I would like to explore the possibility of opening a distribution centre in Portugal and distributing from there to the rest of Europe. I would appreciate your advice on what the best way would be to proceed. Kind Regards, Hando Question from Hando Ferreira on 09/09/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. But to start probably with your business the best solution is to register a company, althougt you don't tell me what kind of shop, but since your business is already running, the best solution is to register a company. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Boa tarde Claudia, My girlfriend and I are going to start a surf and yoga retreat and want to be as environmentally driven as possible: solar power, wind power, own grown vegetables, helping with coastal and local environmental issues etc etc. Do you know where we should start to contact regarding any funding support with regards to this area of tourism? My research suggests that this is a sector of potential growth both on a EU level and at a national level, but tho get the correct accreditation and advice would be invaluable. Thanks for any advice that you may be able to give. Regards, Tom Files Question from Thomas Files on 07/09/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Probably you should start by consulting the link http://www.turismodeportugal.pt/english/TurismodeportugalIP/Pages/TurismodePortugalIP.aspx.
We can help you with the register of your company as well as the accoutancy and payroll services. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia , I am Pakistani citizen. Have a textiles setup there. Mostly my customers are in Europe especially in spain and Germany. I am into fast fashion now where my customers need full package including designs , samples and face to face meetings. I would like to know how can i start doing it from portugal , after having a small manufacturing unit and employ some designers and salesmen to service my customers from Europe. Question from Moazzam Tariq on 13/08/2017
Claudia says:
Hello Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. Probably and accourding to what you wrote the best solution for you is to register a company in order to perform your activity. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, My husband and I are moving to Lagoa in 10 days' time. We want to set up one business that can operate as an umbrella for services including graphic design, honeymoon/holiday rental of one apartment, and wedding car & photography - all linked. There will only be 2 employees - my husband and myself. We already have fiscal numbers. Can we set up an On the Spot Firm with just €360 and our fiscal numbers? We don't need anything else? Also, my husband will get a lot of his graphic design work coming from UK clients - and get paid in sterling, into Uk bank account. We want to leave most of that money in the UK to cover payments back there, mortgage etc. How can we manage the tax situation for this, do you know? And do we register for tax from 1st January? Also, do we have to have a business bank account or can we just use the personal one we opened with Millennium? Many thanks, Amy Question from Amy Grace on 12/08/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Please let me know if you need my assitance, since I only saw your question now. If you need my help please send me an email to gera@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia. My name is Martin and me and my girlfriend are looking to start our own business in Portugal down at the algarve coast. (e.g Lagos, Portimao...) We would like to offer and sell our self-made food, and my most important question is, if i need any permission to be able to do this, and if yes where can i get those permissions, how long will it take to get it and how much i have to pay for it. Thank you so far hope to hear from you soon. Question from Martin Beity on 04/08/2017
Claudia says:
Hello Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. If you are in the food business you will need to get some licences, but that is only after you have register your activity. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt Regards Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia Mine is a question about insurance. I am an english trained Podiatrist working as self employed in Portugal. I am looking for personal indemnity insurance and am having difficulty finding a company. Any ideas? Owain Question from owain harris on 19/07/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Please send an email to Mr. João Farinha jfarinha@bizseguros.eu and ask for quotation. Please mention that you're coming from Accounting Advantage.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, My brother in law is an eu citzen (spain) and wants to buy (trespasse) a coffee place (pastelaria). What does he need to do since he is not portuguese to be able to buy an existing store? Thanks!! BR, Douglas Question from Douglas Borges on 13/07/2017
Claudia says:
Hello Thank you for your contact. If you want to develop any business in Portugal you must register either as a self employed or register a company. The diference is that sometimes acourding to the kind of business and the volume of sales is better to register a company then a self employed, as well as the responsability that in a company is limited and as a self employed is unlimited. Only after you have the register of your business can you go ahead with the trespasse. If you want more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am interested in opening a hospitality business in Porto and would like to obtain a business loan in order to fund the start-up costs. I am a UK resident and am aware that I will need to get a fiscal number and also apply for residency, however in order to me to have a loan agreed in principle, what steps do I need to take. Alternatively, if this is not an option, could I obtain an international business load from a lender in the UK? I am visiting Porto in a few weeks and would like to best prepare myself for my visit in order to contact the right people and speak with financial advisers. I am also planning on speaking with banks about the best possible financial outcome for my business proposition. Could you advise me further. Many thanks, Suraj Question from Suraj Peshavaria on 26/06/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. It is not easy to get a loan here specially if you don't have a history with the bank and if your company is new. If you can obtain any support out of Portugal is probably the best way.
Hope I was able to help
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi. Is it possible to obtain a licence to operate a temporary hospitality business in public spaces in Lisbon? and if so what is the procedure? Many thanks Question from Angel Rodriguez on 24/04/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. I'm not sure if I understood the question. Could you please send me na email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt, describing what do you intente to do
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, we have recently been awarded a contract in Portugal, we are an instillation and service company of fridge equipment, we have a registered UK business but want to employ an engineer in Portugal to work with our engineers travelling from the UK, is it possible for us to employ a person that lives in Portugal, can we do this from the UK registered company, or do we have to set a new company up in Portugal, many thanks for your help Question from jon Blackall on 04/04/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You can employ a portuguese citizen in your UK company, if both parts agree.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi - I want to teach classes in established organizations in Portugal and my question is about IVA. Do I provided an invoice that includes my hourly rate, or an agreed amount per month, and then add IVA? Can you direct me to an example of such and invoice online? Thanks John Myers Question from John Myers on 22/02/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In order to perform any activity you must first register as a self-employed, in your case it is the best solution. After that you will determined if your services will be superior to 10.000 € or not in order to become you subject or not to VAT. If you are subject to VAT then you must calculate your hourly rate and only after apply VAT. You can pass the invoices directly on the website from the finances. You can speak with us in order to help you with the process.
Regards
Good afternoon Claudia , i would like to know what must be done .. my husband want to make and sell south african products here in portugal, specifically like biltong chilly bites dry wors etc and sell them.. also wanting to sell weekly and monthly meat hampers to the locals .. i do not know where to even start.. he already has a nif number but we do not know where to go from here regards maria Question from maria DUARTE on 19/02/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. If you want to perform an activity you must start by registering as a self employed, but we must see what is the regime that will be more benefic to you because you will buy products in order to sell them. I need to know aproximatly your costs for this activity and your projection for the sales. Please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Boa tarde Claudia! I am moving to Portugal in April and thinking about starting a small bussiness with food cart (some central european sweets, etc). Bussiness will be located up north (Braga or Porto propably). What kind of licence I should get for this kind of bussiness? Who should I contact? How many licences or authorizations do I need? Also, do you know usuall, average expences for these things (so I can calculate with more precise numbers)? Obrigado muito, Lukas Question from Lukas Palan on 11/02/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order to perform an activity you need either to register as a self employed either to open a company. Only after this can you start working. And for this business you don't need a specific licence, you need to choose the place where you're going to be and that shop must have a licence to work. I have no idea about the expenses because it will depend a lot on the place as well as the prices of merchandising
We can help you with the process. Send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt or contact us
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia my family and myself are meant to be buying a catering premises in Portugal that atm has tenants in who are due to leave the end of July our problem is we are English so don't know the laws over in Portugal just yet and the tenants are talking about having to buy the licence to trade from them is this right? How do we go about getting a licence ourselves? Thankyou Question from Donna Thompson on 07/02/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In order to help you with this I need more details, because usually when we buy a business we have what we call trespasse, which is the purchase of the business it self (licence plus equipments) but I'm not sure if this is the case. Send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Good evening Claudia ... I am a eu citizen and have a nif number I am interested in starting up a small shop selling south african products and general groceries including meat etc - which licenses do i need and how do i go about this Question from maria DUARTE on 06/02/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In order to perform an activity you need either to register as a self employed either to open a company. Only after this can you start working. And for this business you don't need a specific licence, you need to choose the place where you're going to be and that shop must have a licence to work. I believe in order for you to work with meat you will need a more specific licence, as well as specialized staft. We can help you with the process. Send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt or contact us
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I have my independente activity of Massage & Occupational therapy in Alentejo, Southwest of Portugal. I want to get the licence for massage work on Beaches of Alentejo. Which are the step should i take ??From where i can obtain licence ?? Utkarsh Question from Utkarsh vyas on 20/01/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. I believe that is best for you to contact the city hall and ask for the instrutions to get licences at the beach
Regards
Hello Claudia. I would like to start importing chocolate from another EU country to Portugal. I am living in Portugal with a permanent residency and I am registered as a sole trader (recibo verde), for the start I do not want to resister with a company and continue as a sole trader. My question is what are the legal requirements for me to start selling a product, do I need to register a product somewhere, do I need a licence? Thank you, Aire Question from Aire Partel on 05/01/2017
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your contact. If you are registered as a sole trader, and I believe with a CAE that allows you to sell your product, you don't need anything else in terms of the business. In order to sell you need to pass na invoice or a receipt. The receipt you can do it on the finances portal, the invoice must be a certified software to produce. If you need anything else please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
I'm an a British accessories designer. Would braxit affect me wanting to live and start a business in Portugal? Question from Geraldine Merrill on 03/01/2017
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Once the UK leaves the European Union, geting residency will be more dificult that it is now. Starting a business will be the same since right now we only need a passport to do it.
If you want any more information please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am a french citizen and I am interested in starting a restaurant business in Ericeira, Portugal (with brunches, on-site menus, take-out menus...). Can you advise on what type of company we need to register and how, and any licences we need to apply for ? (licence for alcohol for example). Thank you ! Question from Alviya Ericeira on 30/11/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You can register an unipessoal company if you are the only partner and manager. The register costs 360 €, but first you need to get a Portuguese fiscal number. We can help you with the process if you want. Once you have the register of the company you can get all the licences needed.
Any other questions please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I would like to start a business in Portugal, food truck to be accurated. I would need a professional support to gather all the informations to start the business. Could you provide me this kind of support? Looking forward to your reply Kind Regards, Agata Fichera Question from Agata Fichera on 15/11/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Yes we can provide thar suport. I would ask you to send me an email with more details about the business you want to open and then I would be able to provide more information. My email is geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear claudia, this is Shaukat . I live in portugal . I am interested to buy product from China . I have a good market about smoking rolling paper , bic lighter , energy light , umbrella in Lisbon . But I do not know about export import business. What can I do first? Please let me know your thought. Question from Shaukat Hossain on 08/10/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In order to perform any business including import/export, you need to register a company or register yourself as a self-employed. After register the business probably you will have to talk with the custom in order to know better the costs of import/export
If you want our help to register the business send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I enjoy reading your replies on all questions, nice service! I also have a question. After months of field research I am now working on financial business models for a new lodge in Portugal. Several items are bit harder to forecast such as costs for insurance, accountants, local taxes and licences. Before doing business with third parties I would like to know what are estimated budges for this items. Thank you for you help! Question from Wouter Kostense on 15/07/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt with the values that you need to know, probably we can help in some
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am setting up business online, and relocating to Portugal in September where i own a property. I would like to register my business in Portugal. I have Irish citizenship. Is it as simple as getting a fiscal through my passport, id, and a water/gas bill then heading to register the company and take it from there? Do you see any issues arising? The business is just in creative media and i have clients all over so it's mainly online. Thanks in advance, Chris Question from Chris Taylor on 15/07/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
Yes, it is simple, although you must get your fiscal number in one day and the company in the next day. Although you will need accountancy services, please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
if you want to receive our fees
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hi i want to registered my business as services , i want to pay my role in import and export and between Portuguese and foreigner companies and want to get my service charges as commission on invoice value? and i am foreigner and came here in Portugal on short time business visa Question from ikram virk on 04/07/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact.
I didn't understand your question, could you please clarify in what exactly can we do for you? If you like you can send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I am interested in starting a wine tourism business in Portugal (hosting tours and tastings and also exporting wine to the UK). Can you advise on what type of company we need to register and how, and any licences we need to apply for? I am a UK citizen and have a Portuguese fiscal number. Thank you Question from Simon Broad on 26/06/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
You should register a limited company in order to develop your business. There are no specific licences in order to develop your activity. If you already have a fiscal number then you can register a company. If you like to receive our fees to help you with this process send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Respected Claudia, I belongs to Pakistan and I am a Master degree student here in ISCTE-IUL, i have my student resident card with condition to take permission from SEF for work. i have all the required documents e.g. fiscal, seguranca social, medical, address and bank account, my study is in progress my classes are in evening time. i would like to start a small size business, is it possible? is it legal? please guide me according to Portugal law with proper article reference. Regards Fayaz Khan Question from Fayaz Khan on 05/06/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
I see no problem, if you have permission to work from SEF.
If you want our help to register the company please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I just moved into Portugal for a PhD degree. I am currently developing a mobile application I hope to commercialize in the nearest future, and I would like to register it as a business here in Portugal. I have had an appointment with SEF and I have been issued a residence card, but I was told that I would not be given a fiscal number in the first year of my stay in the country. Can I still register and operate my business here in Portugal? If I can, How can I go about it? Also Does Startupoverseas.com assist in registering businesses? Finally, I would like to know which of the following is a good option for my business - (patent, copyright, or trademark), and how to go about it in Portugal. I look forward to your response. Thank you. Otitooluwa Dosumu Question from Otitooluwa Dosumu on 02/06/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
You can get a Portuguese fiscal number, in fact you should already have one. Only after this can you register your company. We can help you with the registration and with the fiscal number. In order to protect your branch my advise is for you to consult the website of INPI http://www.marcasepatentes.pt/, and check the costs for patent or trademark
Please send us an email if you want to proceed with your company, in order for us to send you our fees
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia Please could you advice me, I would like to start a business in madeira. Is there a way I can protect my business idea so that it is not copied by others ? Kind regards Ric Question from Ricardo Abreu on 29/05/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
You can register the patent, the logo or the name. Visist the website from INPI
http://www.marcasepatentes.pt/
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Cláudia, I am russian living in France. I am willing to opena small company for buying and selling properties. and i have 2 questions: 1 what type of business should i open 2 can i do it online or i should come to portugal? which documents, amount of money and time will i need to make it operable? Thank you Question from Polin Lidan on 26/05/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You should register a limited company, you can't do it online, you must come to Portugal. This is a 2 step situation, first get the portuguese fiscal number and then register the company. You will only need your passaport and proof of your adress in the country you live like a water built or something like that. The time you will need on the first day to get the portuguese fiscal number and the next day to register the company and open a bank account. The register costs 360 € and then you have the accountancy services. If you want to receive our quotation for that please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, Can you please advise me on what i need to do to open a Strip Club/Lap Dancing club in Portugal? I cannot find what type of licence i require, and is it easy or hard to get? Question from Marcus Lucas on 20/05/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding any activity that you want to develop you need first to register a company. Only after you have a company can you start an activity. Then you must find a place, and usually the places already have licences to develope some activities. If the place you want doesn't have the licence to develop the activity you want you must ask the city hall of the place you are in to give you the licence. They will analise your request and provide you with that. Usually it is not a dificult process. Also on line you must comunicate 30 days before open that you are going to open.
We can help you with the register of the company and provide you all the information you need. Please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am Portuguese and my husband of 16 years is Israeli. My residency is in Portugal but because my husband works in Israel I travel back and forth. He wants to open an online business in Portugal, it’s a website where people can buy products online around the world. The idea of opening this online business in Portugal instead of Israel it’s also because we want to get him residency and get his paperwork going. After 16 years of marriage and 2 kids it’s about time we see to that. My question is, is it possible for him to do so? Where can I do it and what documentation do we need? Thank you! Elisabete Question from Elisabete Cohen on 17/05/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
It is not easy to get residency, but also that is a process a part from register a company and must be done by atourneys.
Regarding the register of the company he can always start a business, the only thing that is needed is the portuguese fiscal number and 360 € for the register
We can help you with this process if you want but please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt, in order for us to discuss all the details
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia.. I have restaurant in Lisbon city. Beneath my restaurant i have very big rooms with toilet attach. Small family can live there easily. Is there any legal problem or law, if me and my family live there? Or do i need to take any permission for that from camaras? Please let me know details. It'll be very helpful for us. Thank you very much for time. Question from Hm Saf on 10/05/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. As far as I'm aware you don't need to take no permission to live on a house, I presume with that conditions that you descrive is almost a house the diference is that it stays under your restaurant.
Althought my advise will always be to talk to somebody from the city hall and expose your situation
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, we are looking at buying a swimming pool and attached cafe Bar in the Algarve. There are five of us, myself, wife, 21 year old daughter her fiancé but due to get married and there 1 year old son. The turnover and profit will be small, what is the best way of setting this up, as a sole trader or company and what social and tax payments would be involved. We have saving so can buy business and have money to last several years to get established. Please can you help Thanks Mark Balson Question from Mark Balson on 01/05/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Probably the best way to start this is as a sole trador with organized accountancy, because only this way can you be taxable over your profit. If the business grows you can register a company and close the activity. Since I believe it is the first time you will register as a sole trador in Portugal you will have 1 year isemption regarding social security. I can provide you our proposal for accountancy services if you want. Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Sir Recently I am shifted in Portugal. Now I am interested to start business in Portugal in my brother name who is Italian citizen. So please can you suggest me what papers/documents I have to collect from Italian Government for start business in Portugal. Your help is highly appreciated. Tnaking You Sydul Hoq Question from sydul Hoq on 13/04/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding the papers you need to start a business, we will need to get your brother a Portuguese Fiscal number and for that we need his passport as well as proof of residency like a water or electricity invoice.
After this we can register the company, the cost is 360 € and we can assist you. To more details please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Hope to hear from you soon
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am looking for some advise on either setting up a business in Portugal or expanding an existing UK based Ltd company to operate in Portugal. i am interested in the tourism industry in the algarve area, and would like to look at possible financial help to get started and the process to follow to either get a company registered or use the existing company details. from looking through your responses below it seems fairly easy to register the company, but if you could advise on where to start with some info this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Question from Richard Kidd on 13/04/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In fact it is much easier to create a new company then to open a branch from an existing company.
In terms of getting support for the business the fund that you can apply is Portugal 2020, because in terms of bank loans they are not provinding financing for new companies.
If you need our assistance please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, we are B2B Tech Company in retail segment. Our head office is in UK (and mother company is in Delaware) but we are considering to open another office in Portugal. This office would be used for the relocation of Tech and R&D team (closer to clients, good climate and affordable way of life). So most of the time it would not be profitable and UK company would send the money to pay salaries, rent and other costs Most of our contracts with clients will be signed with UK company Can you please advise about: - The most convenient organisation form of the business in Portugal? - Should we make a mother-daughter link between UK (or Delaware) and Portugal companies or it would be better to make it independent? - Is there a double tax treaty (between UK and Portugal, if we sign some contracts with European clients through Portugal entity)? - Most of our Tech team members are from Russian Federation what should they do to obtain visas? - Is there any support (tax, grants, etc.) that such company can use? Thak you for your help. If some of the question are out of your skope I would be very gratefull if you can introduce us with other tax/legal/startup experts in Portugal or send any additional information Kind regards, Alexey Question from Alexey Menn on 23/03/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. It is a lot easier if you make a new company and not a branch. There are some supports in terms of the program Portugal 2020. In order to obtain the VISA they will need the working contract and aply for it
Please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt, if you need our proposal for accountancy services or any other information
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I would like to export wine from Portugal to the UK. Would I need to set up a company in the UK or Portugal? Thank you Question from catherine goulding on 25/02/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you will develop your business based in the UK you will have to open a company in the UK, if your business will be based in Portugal then you must start a company in Portugal
Hope I could help you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I am a recently retired research & development scientist exploring the possibility of starting a business in the health care industry. Portugal is at present uniquely placed within the EU for the particular field of care I am experienced in. At this stage I would be very grateful for any initial guidance regarding the application process needed to obtain pilot/startup funding. Although embryonic I believe the need/demand for this sector of the health care industry, if proven successful at pilot scale, could be rolled out to all EU member countries and beyond. I look forward, with interest, to your reply. Thank you for your time. Regards, Andrew Question from Andrew Thayer on 30/01/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question Try to see Portugal 2020, is a comunitary fund that probably will give some suport to your project. If you have any more questions please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia! I'm from Rissia and I'm planning to register a company in Portugal with my family for creating different media content (photo, video, internet, advertising, etc.). Is it possible for foreign citizens to do it via internet with Empresa on-line service or we do need to go to the office? Is it OK to register a firm with simple Shengen touristc Visa or we should get National Visa D? Thanks a lot! Artem Question from Artem Fedyuk on 24/01/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. It is not possible for you to register a company on line, you need to come to Portugal or pass a power of atourney giving powers to register the company. To make the register we only need your passport so with a simple shengen touristc visa will be enought for you to come to Portugal
If you need any more information please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I'm planning to set a business in Portugal, I would like to rent, renovate and open a hostel in one of the vacant buildings along Portuguese cost. Could you please kindly advise me on how difficult is the administration process of obtaining all the licences and which offices to refer to? Are the costs involved very high? Many thanks in advance. Agata Question from Agata Fichera on 19/01/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Regarding the licencing process it is not complicated, you must confirm if the place you will rent has already a licence. If you need assistance on accountancy please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia We are Eventmanagement company from Newyork. We would like to open a company in Portugal. What are the process and how much will be charges for the Event companies. Question from Deepak Selvaraj on 15/01/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In terms of registry the cost is 360 €. I will send you an email with all the details in terms of process and costs
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Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, How are you? I am a British Citizen and wanting to set up a food business in Lisbon. What are the rules for opening up a business as non Portuguese business but an EU resident? I intend to stay in the UK and travel to Portugal monthly to run the business. Thanks for your help. Question from Abul kibria on 14/01/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In order to develope your business you will need to open a company. In order to do that you will need a portuguese fiscal number. The cost of the register is 360 €. I will send you an email with all the details and costs for the accountancy work.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, or Bom Dia! Can you tell me where I start and how much it costs to set up a company in Portugal? I live in London but I'm half Portuguese and I have family in Lisbon. It's an internet based company, and I will be looking for offices and a few staff in Lisbon to get started. Can you help? Thanks Charlie Question from Charles Wright on 05/01/2016
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Of course we can help you setting your company. We will send you an email with the information you need to start
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Boas Claudia, Estou de momento a trabalhar em Gibraltar e vou brevemente abrir uma empresa aqui (Gibraltar Non Resident Offshore Company). Esta empresa será inicialmente apenas para prestar serviços de IT noutros locais do mundo (inicialmente em UK como contractor) e serei eu o único trabalhador. Possivelmente no futuro irei querer mais contractors a trabalhar comigo. A minha dúvida prende-se com o facto de que este tipo de empresa em Gibraltar terá de ter uma conta bancária fora de Gibraltar (estou a pensar em Isle of Man) pelo que gostaria de saber qual será o banco que terá melhores condições (menores fees) para tal. Desde já os meus agradecimentos, Bruno Leal Question from Bruno Leal on 01/12/2015
Claudia says:
Olá Bruno
Obrigada pela questão, no entanto eu trabalho em Portugal e por isso relativamente á sua questão não consigo ajudar. Se algum dia quiser abrir empresa em Portugal pode sempre falar comigo
Obrigada
Cumprimentos
Cláudia Azevedo
Regarding my question below how much does it usually cost to get a permission for one place? Also, is there in public access the document where I can read about safety and sanitary rules for such trucks. Thanks a lot for your efficient help! Question from Alina Keblas on 30/11/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
The cost I beçieve depends on the place and city you want to park the truck, you should ask for more information in the city hall.
Regarding the sanitary rules I believe that HACCP aplies for all the food sector, you should contact a company that provides this service, if you want I can provide the contact of the company we work with
Any other question send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I am not EU citizen but I want to establish food truck business in Portugal, Baleal region. It is supposed to be moved from one beach to another or maybe parking places by the sea. Could you please advise on what kind of procedures this kind of businees usually requires? Thank you! Question from Alina Keblas on 30/11/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Beside register your activity in the finances, you should get a permission from the city hall of the regions you want to park
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello claudia I am new in portugal 6 months passed,I want to start a good business in portugal with an investment around 20000 Euros.I have a portugal residency card please help me out to know what kind of business is good for such amount??? Question from KRISH Krish on 28/11/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. This is a litle dificult for me to say, I believe that you should invest on a business that you are an expert on.
If you need our help to open a company please contact me to the email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia I am planning to start a food truck with a friend in Lisboa next year (as from August 2015). I have read in several articles that food trucks for the moment were only allowed during organized events and that it is not yet legalized to have them officially on the streets. Do you have any idea if this is true and whom I could contact to get information on it? Thanks you very much in advance for your help, Sebastien de Bergeyck Question from Sebastien de Bergeyck on 25/11/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
I believe that you should contact the city hall and ask for further information. They will be able to help you
If you need assistance in registering the business please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Please can you give me contact details of who you would recommend I contact to give me advise once they have reviewed the accounts on the value of a 10 room guest house buisiness that I am looking at purchasing and who can work through the papers and contracts to completion. Question from Gareth Styles on 14/11/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
We can speak with you and analise this situation as well as provide you the contact of our lawyers
Please send me an email with all your details to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I have a brand called SUBLIME(clothing), we are based in South Africa and have a couple of stores along the Garden Route. I'm a portuguese citizen and I want to open a few stores in the Algarve. In addition to setting up a company in Portugal does one require an Importing lincence? We currently have our production in Mauritius and South Africa. What would the import duties be on clothes and bags produced in these countries? We would start some production in Portugal once settled. Thanks Nelson Das Fontes Question from Nelson Das Fontes on 04/11/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You don't need any specific licence to import you need to have a company in order to perform the activity you want. Only the custom can calculate the duties, and also has to do with the value of the merchandising.
We can help you to register the company, and if you have any other question send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, first of all thank you in advance. Can you tell me what permits or inspection are required to start a food business in a residential house please. Question from Paddy Tanner on 28/10/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question
In order to open a food business you will need to contact a company of higiene and safty at work to implant the system of HACCP. They will provide you the rules of the food business. In terms of register of the business you can have a company or open as a self-employed. Any other questions please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I am from Palestine and I have Palestinian passport holder I would like to ask about company formation in Portugal and if I can open business with my passport and if I need to to get temporary residence or permanent resident to open a company in Portugal Question from Alaa Afana on 21/10/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In order to open a company you will only need your passport. If you need any suport to do it please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I am a UK citizen with a property in Lagos and I have a Portuguese fiscal number. I want to start up a street food van business in the Algarve with my Filipina wife. So I want to apply for a business visa for her, so we can commence the research, in Portugal, regarding the laws and licences required for food street trading in the Algarve and source a Van, contact various authorities and event organisers. I dont think their is an Embassy or Consulate in Philipinnes. Can I apply direct to Portugal for a visa in this case? Regards Dinky. Question from ANDREW TOY on 17/10/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. I'm not an atorney in order to provide you the correct information, but I think that if you're not in Europe, you must first aply for a tourism visa to come, and once you're here and open your business or get a job can you aply for residency.
My advise is always for you to contact a lawyer in order to provide you more info about residency
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi There Claudia, I would like to know how can a UK registered company buy a building in Portugal, without having a business there. Is this possible? If so what are the legal requirements to do so. Many Thanks for any help. Pedro Question from Pedro Santos on 21/09/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. A non-resident or a non-resident company can perform activity in Portugal, but all the income obtained here must be taxable here. In terms of buying you don't need to worry, only if you sell or rent the property, then you obtan income and are taxable for it - 25% to 28%
If you have any other question send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, Myself and my partner are looking to set up a small children's activity on the beach in Lagoa and wondered how to go about permissions and legal requirements. Kind Regards Kelly Question from Kelly McGrath on 06/08/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question
The permissions for this kind of business are obtain on the city hall of the town you want to establish. First you need to register as a self-employed in order to have an activity
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hello,dear Claudia, i live in canada for 8 years -have permanent resident card of canada,carry lithuanian passport-and citizenship. have my own property in lithuanian to prove address- europian union . i am looking to move to algarve and to buy property here for my bussiness-alternative medicine ,ayurvedic centre.my residence would be in the same property. what kind of documents i need to represent to be able to buy property ,to register bussines and to have permit to live (not 3 month) thank you very much for answer Question from vita narbutiene on 22/07/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you are an european union citizen you will only need your passport to register the business and to buy the property.
If you want to make any other question please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
HI Claudia, I am currently living in Portugal and am thinking about starting up a small food business selling ice pops at the beach and at food markets in Porto. What small business registrations are required? Do I require a food health and safety certification? If so, how do I acquire this? Are there any tax implications I should be aware of? Thanks, Amanda Question from Amanda Near on 19/07/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order to perform any comercial activity in Portugal you need to register yourself as a self-employed. Also if you want to have a small business food you need to get permits from the city hall to be at the beach or at the market. You should get this info on the city hall
If you want to make any other question please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, we are setting up a small business which will involved a good deal of our savings to set it up the yearly income will be some like 20,000 E annum. It is lawn bowling for expats and holiday makers is there a way of avoiding paying VAT on sports ( bowling ). If not how long will it take before we need to pay it. We are planning on charging only a few euros per two hour game. We are going to be a separate division totally independant on an already established sports centre which does not offer this facility Question from Gwendoline Crowther on 08/07/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact
Regarding your question the VAT that you will charge is 23%, but if you open your activity as a self employed and since you're telling me that you will charge few euros, if your total income is inferior to 10.000 € per year, no more than 833,33 € per month you can be VAT isempt.
If you have any more questions or need help to register your activity please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia. We are planning to open a restaurant in Lagos, and your advice would be really appreciated. It would be useful to understand the benefits/disadvantages of being self employed or setting up a company. For example, If we set up as self employed, would we able to employ other staff or would we have to form a company to employ people? We are in the early stages of writing the Business Plan to approach the Bank for funding. Thank you for your help. Question from Sue Pyatt on 12/06/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question.
You can employ people either as a self-employed either as a company. The only thing is that if you are a self-employed and employed someone from your family the cost is not acepted and if you are a company that cost will be totaly acepted. Also in terms of social security if you are a company the value will be calculated over your salary if you are a self employed it will be calculated over your sales from the previous year, on the fisrst year you will be isempt if you are a self-employed. The register of the company will cost you 360 €, the register as a self-employed is free of charge. The tax over the profit of the companies is 21 %, in terms of self-employed the tax will be over the income you will have as a person trought the year and it goes from 14% until 48%
If you have any other question please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Hello Claudia I am buying some land to start a farm in Nisa. I wanted your advice on what is required to register a farm, what are both the upfront and ongoing costs & requirements? Kindly advise. Thanks, James Question from James Compton on 11/06/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
In terms of register a farm I believe that you should speak to a lawyer or to the register where you will make the register of the purchase of the land. Our area is the register of business and accountancy, but if you need any future help in this area please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Respected Claudia, I am working in Dubai as an Accountant General in a travel and Tourism field i am a qualified person having MBA degree and Diploma in IT. I need to start my own business in Lisbon, I have been to Europe few times this time i have got a Schengen tourist visa and i am coming to Lisbon. I just need to ask, Can i start my own business ( Mobile, accessories and laptops or Travel and Tourism) while having Pakistani Passport? If, NO. Is there any procedure? If, Yes, what sort of document i would require for business registration. Please guide me legally. my details are as under Fayaz Khan 00971551758622 fayazkhankhalil@yahoo.com Question from Fayaz Khan on 09/06/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. You can open the company with your passport, don't worry. One other thing you need is to get a Portuguese fiscal number and for that you will need a fiscal representative. You can contact us to our email geral@accountingadvantage.pt and we will provide all the help you will need
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi ! I want to open a coffee shop in Lisbon Portugal. Looking for a busy place. Can you let me know how much would be the minimum cost of opening new shop ? & how many people do I need to run a shop ? Question from Md saiham Al Husain on 20/05/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. The cost of opening as well as the number of people to run the shop is up to you.
Regarding the register of the business if your option is to open an activity as a self-employed you will not have cost associate to the register if you option is a company it will be 360 € of register.
You will have to add the accountancy cost that monthly can be from 100 € up to 200 € plus VAT depending on the movement of the cofee shop. Any other question you can send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia - is it legal to have a mobile juice cart in the Algarve? Regards, Toby Question from Toby Dawborn on 18/05/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. It is legal yes, the only thing that you must take into consideration is that you have to open an activity as a self-employed and ask for the licences to the city hall where you want to put the mobile juice car
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I would like to open a college in Lisbon. I hold Danish green card residency visa and UK work visa. I shifted to Lisbon few weeks before and have rented a flat as well. My question is; can i open a company and how long will it take to convert my danish visa to Portuguese residency visa. Your help in this regard will be appreciated. Regards, Zeeshan Question from Zeeshan Qureshi on 02/05/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. You can open a company in Portugal in order to run your business. The time that it takes to get a Portuguese residency visa I can't tell you because that depends on the organism that issues the visas.
Any other question please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am in a Uk business. We are beginning to manufacture packaging in Portugal and sell to a Portugese company. What are the vat implications? Do we need to register for vat in Portugal or will we not need to pay VAT? Question from Kate Dick on 30/04/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. If you are selling from the UK to a Portuguese company you don't need to register in Portugal. The only thing you need to check is if the company is a VAT subject in Portugal and check their fiscal number on the VIES website, in order to isempt yourself from VAT or not.
If you are in Portugal producing your product and sell it in Portugal then you must register your activity in Portugal in order to sell it. Any other question you can send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am an American living in Lisbon and I want to start a small food related business. The idea is to start small at local farmers markets and then expand distribution. Are there any benefits to being an American opening a business here? How do I begin this process? Obrigada, Lara Question from Lara Alameh on 15/04/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. As I'm aware there are no specific benefits for an american to register a company. You should start to decide either if you register yourself as a self-employed or open a company. If you are interested on receiving our proposal for accountancy services please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt . We also can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the diferent situations you can have in order to develop your business
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia! I have a Tourism business in Canada; I'm currently looking to expand to my birth place island of Pico Azores; my target market is the Canadian Traveler. My expansion will involve having a tourism office, purchasing properties for vacation rental and build a small Eco-friendly luxury resort. At this point I have the land to be used for the resort and the office space for my tourist office. Here are a couple of questions? (1)- Is there any advantages to having an EU passport? (2) - What financial incentives are available for this type of venture. (3) When I incorporate; how long do I have to start the business? (4) Am I able to set my business from Canada? (5) Is there special business loans for Tourism projects? Any advsie would be much appreciated! obrgada Claudia! Carlos Question from Carlos Soares on 08/04/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your questions:
- Is there any advantages to having an EU passport? If you are an EU citizen it will be easier to come to Açores without any extra visa or licence
- What financial incentives are available for this type of venture. In terms of tourism please check the website of Tourism of Portugal http://www.turismodeportugal.pt/Portugu%C3%AAs/AreasAtividade/ApoioaoInvestimento/Pages/ApoiosaoInvestimento.aspx, there you have the suport they provide
- When I incorporate; how long do I have to start the business? When you register your company you can start doing business
- Am I able to set my business from Canada? It would be dificult to register the company from Canada but possible, you will need a power of atourney giving powers to someone that is in Portugal to register your company
- Is there special business loans for Tourism projects? Also on the website of Tourism of Portugal
Any other question please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Hi Claudia, I am looking to buy a large farm in Portugal. The business is up and running, it has a secured customer base and imports its products to the UK. Are there any avenues for generating the finance or a business loan to buy an agricultural business in Portugal? Also are there EU/government grants or business support opportunities that I could access to help me in such a venture? I am a UK citizen. Many Thanks Lorna Question from Lorna Townsend on 08/04/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your question there are some banks that provide financing to agriculture and also a program PDR 2020 that might help you. Here is the email of a company that does this type of projects to aply for funds in the agriculture info@novectares.pt. Try and see if they can help you.
If you need to register your own company or need an accountant please send us an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Nadia,I want to start a phone and laptop repair shop in any part of Portugal,preferably please I need to know what more about startup costs and trade license costs and other necessary documentations information.note that i have Italianpermesso di soggiorno .hope to hear from you as soon as possible.Regards - Question from Farooq Umar on 12/03/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. The cost to register a company in Portugal is 360 €, you will need to get a Portuguese fiscal number, and have a valid passport. If you are interested in receiving our proposal for accountancy services please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia! i have 2 year Italian card (2 years Permesso di soggiorno) . i wanna open small electronics business in Lisbon Portugal.can you please tell me how can i ... thanks and regards farooq Question from Farooq Umar on 11/03/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Yes you can open a business in Portugal. For that you only need to get a Portuguese Fiscal number which we can help you with. Please fell free to contact me to my email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
How long will it take to form the company and what is the cost? Question from Laurencia Omoregie on 01/03/2015
Claudia says:
Thank you for your contact. A company takes more or less 2 hours to register. If you don't have a portuguese fiscal number then you must get one in one day and register the company in the next day. The cost of the register is 360 €
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I would need help to a company constitution in Portugal. I am Laurencia Omoregie a british citizen. I alraedy have a parent comapny here in the UK. I want to know the best way either to open a new company or to have a branch in Portugal. I will be intersted in healthcare and nursing supplies. The parent company presently deliver nursing services and supplies in the UK. i wait for your reply. I have a numero contribute number(Fiscal number) Question from Laurencia Omoregie on 01/03/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your question a new company is much more easier to make than a branch. For a new company you only need to have a Portuguese fiscal number and with that you can register the company. A branch you will need to have a minute from the mother to authorize the register here and all the documents form the mother translated and notorize by our embassy in the UK. So if that is not that important to you my advise is always a new society. If you have any more questions please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia I would like to receive contact information on the types of finance available from whatever source for a residential tourism project located in the lower Alentejo that will encompass mixed housing ,leisure facilities including an 18 hole golf course,club house,Hotel,Heliport,commercial units etc.I trust this is sufficient information for your purposes. P.Foskett Question from Paul Foskett on 24/02/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. If I understood your question you want to know about programs that would finance your project. Since this is got to do with tourism my advise is for you to get info on the Portugal Tourism website and contact them in order to know all the funds they have to this type of project. There is also a program called SIVETUR that is specific for tourism. If you have any more questions please contact me to my email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Thank you
Claúdia Azevedo
Hi Claudia! Me and my Indian partner are looking to open up a small buisness in the algarve, would there be any possibilities for my partner to receive a buisness visa for portugal? We wanna go half, I'm a eu citizen but as I mentioned he is a non eu resident and we don't know if it's possibly for Indian citizen to eat up buisness in portugal and what the requirements are.. Would much appreciate your advice. Kind regards Maria Question from Maria Aren on 12/02/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your question, it is not mandatory that only because he opens a company he will get a visa. He must come to Portugal with a business visa issued in his country, then he can open a company and aply for a residency visa in Portugal, but with no guarantees that he will get one.
Once you are here you will get a Portuguese fiscal number and in the next day you can open a company.
If you need any more information like costs or something else send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am looking for business finance of about 450-400 000 euros for a unique project in Portugal. I am not sure if this is a public platform so would not like to include any details here. Do you have a personal email where I can contact you? Many thanks and regards, S.Nascimento Question from Szilvia Nascimento on 19/01/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. My email is geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I want to start a business as a sole trader importing a product from the UK and selling it in Portugal from a website. Would it be best to register in the UK or Portugal? If in Portugal what legal steps do I need to take to do this and will I be required to deposit €5,000 in a business account before I start trading? I am a British citizen living in Portugal. Thank you. Question from mandy winkworth on 16/01/2015
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. If you want to sell your products in Portugal you need to register here. You can register a company, but only a deposit to open a bank account is needed (150 € most banks), social capital 1 €, and 360 € for the register. But you can register yourself as a self-employed; this decision will depend on your business. Any further question you can send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am currently self employed as a virtual assistant in the UK and am planning to move to Portugal early next year. I hope to move the business with me and to continue to work remotely for customers in the UK. I have been advised by HMRC that I am not able to stay registered as self employed here. I am currently trying to contact them to find out about setting up as a limited company here and working (as the only director and employee) in Portugal, I will continue to try to speak to them. I just wanted to check what I believe to be the main barrier to me setting up in business in Portugal. I believe that if I were self employed in Portugal I would be liable to pay social security contributions of €130 per month (€1560 per year). As I only run my business part-time and am still getting established, my turnover this year will be less than £4000 (approx. €5000). In this case, the social security costs would be approx. 30% of my total turnover, which has led me to conclude that it is not viable to register the business in Portugal. If this is correct, and I am unable to register as a limited company in the UK, I feel that I would have no other choice than to wind up the business. This is disappointing as I want to work, I am just getting established, and my customers have just begun to trust me and rely on my work. Can you please advise if there are any other solutions you can think of? Thanks, Pamela Smith Question from Pamela Smith on 23/12/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
If you want to register as a self-employed in Portugal, and it is the first time you do it, you have 1 year exemption of social security. This year would help you to establish. If you have any more doubt please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, first of all, thanks a million for the relevant information you gave on this website. Well, my question is regarding the amount of money that "goes away" with taxes from the raw income of a LDA company in Portugal. If I open a company in Portugal with only me as a employee, I could expect (from the clients I already have) an income of 1200 to 1500 Euros per month, how much is the percentage of taxes deducted to keep the company perfectly legal and without any issues approximately? 10%, 20%, 25%? I'm a Portuguese citizen living abroad for a long time and have no idea if it is viable to move back to Portugal and just do what I do as a freelance today in Portugal instead of Ireland. Question from Gustavo Silva on 28/11/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your question if you create a company and give yourself a salary of 1200 € you can expect to earn that amount less 11% of the value for social security and 15,5 % (not married with no kids) for IRS, so total 882 €. The company will have to pay 24,75% over the amount for social security, so total cost for the company is 1497 €. The company will also pay 17% over the profit
If you have any doubt you can send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Hello, Can Non residence be shareholder in a Portugal Company or not? Shrestha Question from Santosh Shrestha on 13/11/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Yes a non resident can be a shareholder in a portuguese company, the only thing he must have is a fiscal representative.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi did you receive my first message? The property is up for sale 140,000 euros and is a block of 6, 1 bedroom apartments in the Algarve. Can you help me with the best way I can go about getting finance for the property, please? Kind regards Geoff Maugey Question from geoff maugey on 23/10/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I didn't receive your first message. Will this property be used for tourism?
Because if it is, you can search in this link http://www.turismodeportugal.pt/english/TurismodeportugalIP/Pages/TurismodePortugalIP.aspx.
If it isn't there are not much support in terms of loans from the banks.
If you have more questions please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
We have been offered an opportunity to purchase a freight forwarding business based in Portugal we are residents of the Uk and would like to know if it is best that we purchase the company with a British company or become directors of the Portuguese company, thanks Question from mark ayres on 23/10/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In my opinion and if you are buying the business the easiest way is for you to became managers of the Portuguese company.
If you need any more details please send me an email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia We are seeking to sell our small hotel in Alentejo (7 rooms) close to Sines. Could you let me know how we can get in touch with potential buyers or eventually renters. Than k you for your response. Question from Clarel Camoin on 19/10/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Could you please send me some photos as well as the conditions of selling or renting to my email geral@accountingadvantage.pt. I see what I can do
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia I am looking at the possibility of buying an English Language School outside Lisbon. Is this a growth market sector worth investing in? Regards Bruce Question from Bruce Mackenzie on 18/10/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
We have here in Portugal a lot of English language schools, so I believe you've got a market. The thing is that you must be different and present a different service that can attract people to your school, this is my opinion
If you need anything other information about opening a company please contact us through email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Ola :) I would like to set up a business (a market stall) in Portugal, Algarve. Residency isnt a problem as I have somewhere to live and have been through the process before. What I would like to know is if there is financial help at the start to get my business going. Would there be any grants available? Question from sarah shaw on 17/10/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. There are a few supports that you can apply especially if you provide jobs. For hiring people you can apply but for credit it is harder since you are not Portuguese and aren't unemployed.
My advice to you is to see the link https://www.iefp.pt/en and check some of the supports
If you need any help please contact us for the email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, We are two Estonians who would like to start selling sports related goods in Coimbra (e.g. drinking bottles). We already have a Portuguese fiscal number, but we would like to know that what would be the next step and how much would it approximately cost? As we are not staying here for a very long time, would it be better to register ourselves as self-employed instead of setting up a company? Thank you in advance! Question from Triin Eerme on 13/09/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Deciding between opening a company or open an activity as a self-employed must be analyzed in terms of income and expenses. Right now the tax of the companies can be less than the tax of a self-employed but as I refer we must analyzed your plan for the business in order to tell you the best solution
Send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, We are two partners with a very long experience in hospitality and travel who would like to buy, renovate and open a hostel in one of the vacant run-down buildings in Portugal (considering Lagos, Peniche, Porto or Lisbon). Neither of us speak Portuguese but once started we would initially manage and operate the hostel ourselves while also residing on the premises. Could you please kindly advise me on: How difficult is the administration process of obtaining all the licences? What type of company would be the best considering any tax breaks? How much tax would apply to our income (residing in Portugal) and what is the property or other applicable taxes? Thank you very much. Mike Question from Mike Cesnak on 04/09/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding the licensing process there is a law that defines all characteristics Portaria n.º 327/2008 from 28th of April, you will probably need help in this field (engineer or architect)
My advice in terms of company for this business is a limited company. In terms of your tax as residents that will depend on your income, in terms of property's that will also depend on the evaluation from the finances, in terms of profits of the company is 17% until 17.000 € of profit and 25% applicable to the difference.
If you want more details please contact me on the email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
I want to start a business in Portugal. I am not sure exactly what area it would fall under as I want to teach people various different types of healing diets (I am a Natural Chef). I am hoping to attract people from the UK and northern Europe. I am wondering will the business be considered tourism? Or education? I read somewhere that it is very expensive to set up a tourism business in Portugal. Can you tell me some of the costs for setting up a small business of this type please. Thank you Question from Lucy Gill on 29/07/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your question I will send you an email with all the information about seting a business. This type of business can be education.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello. Im planing to start a business in Portugal. Im looking in to having a fleet of food trucks in the central region of Portugal with connection to the surf industry. Were do i turn to get information on licensing and all that is needed for me in order to take the first step. I need information on what is needed to get its started, so first of all the starting of a LDA, then what authorities that i need to get licences and or inspections from in order to run a restaurant business. Need the first points of contact so I can get started for real. Regards. Jakob Question from Jakob Andersson on 08/07/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. The procedure of creating a new company in Portugal is initiated and concluded on the same day, on an unique place (conservatory), unless you need to get first a Portuguese fiscal number and in that case it will take two days. You can decide if the society is built with 1 partner or two or more partners. One must be nominated the manager
The register costs for opening a new company are 360,00 €.
We can exchange more info throught email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I would like to become an intermediary to help the companies in my home country to export to Portugal. Could you please advice what is the best legislative form to do this (in terms minimizing taxes)? Thank you in advance! Question from iryna shkira on 05/05/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I don't know if I understood correctly your question, but in order to perform any activity in Portugal you need either to open an activity as a self-employed either to open a company, and I need to analyze your business in order to advise to you the best solution. Please contact me to our email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, i was looking to start up on the Rio. The sport is Zorbing on Water. We have the Rio running through our property but wondered what the legalities are for this & wondered if it would be possible to do it in the local town & other areas? What i needed to do & how to go about it. I think this sport would really take off & its so much fun. I Would prefer if this question wasnt shown to everyoneful if that is possible before anything is posted. Id be greatfull if you could get back asap as im looking to place a order of these Balls on Monday. Many thanks Question from Loren Hill on 24/04/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Please send me your email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt, in order I can answer to you privately
Thank you
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I'm looking to start up a business involving a water sport on the rio on our land also in public areas, Please could you advise on how to go about doing this & what legalities there are for such a business. Kind regards Question from Loren Hill on 08/04/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question
In order for me to help you, there are some situations you should define, like where do you want to start and what kind of sports, because without this elements I can't see what type of license is needed or if the district where you plan to do your business will approve.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia We are hoping to let out our apartment in Lagos, Portugal. Can you please advise what percentage of tax we would be required to pay on rental income and also what expenses we can offset against this tax. We are UK resident. Many thanks Lolk Question from Lol Kellman on 04/04/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. You can choose between a tax of 28% over rent profits or if you deliver your tax income in Portugal you can put it together with your income, and be taxed according to the total amount of income. If you deliver your annual tax declaration in the UK you must declare this income as obtain abroad and prepare to pay more or less between 25% to 28% of the amount.
The expenses are works in the apartment, the tax you pay over the property (IMI), and nothing else.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, I'm writing a financial business plan for beach bar in Portugal - Algarve. I'd like to start to collect information about issues like: cost of licence, how long bar can be open (as I know bars can be open only untill 2 am.) I'd like to built the bar, not only rent the place so how long it can take around to get permission to build. Question from Barbara Dudko on 28/02/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order to know the licensing prices you need to know how big it will be your bar and the localization of it, and that information you can obtain in the city hall.
Regarding permission to build everything will depend on the place you want to build.
You can contact me trough email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
What are the best types of small businesses for Portugal? what do they need the most? Jan Question from Jan Hamid on 27/01/2014
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. That is a very difficult question, because it will depend on the place you want to open the business and the amount of investment. It will also depend on the experience of the person that is going to start up the business.
Based on this could you please tell me exactly what are you thinking with this question? You can send me an email to: geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Hi Claudia, I have built and operated 2 small hotels in the Algarve for the last 10 years and now it is the time to retire and sell the business. The turnover is around E1m and the next profit is around E330,000.The company owns the freeholds to the properties and there are no borrowings. I would like to know how to go about marketing and selling this business in Portugal. I would also like to keep the potential sale confidential if possible. regards Ian Mckenzie-Howard. Question from Ian Mckenzie-Howard on 02/12/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. This is not my area but my advise is for you to contact a real estate and ask them to get you buyers.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
I would like to partner a existing business in Portugal. My preferences are: 1) Travel & Hospitality. This would include restaurants and coffee shops. Also running of guest houses on a lease basis. 2) Marketing Consultant. 3) Small scale manufacturing units for sale or on lease. Preference towards the food processing industry. Question from Kennedy Pereira on 18/11/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank for your question. From your question I understand that you want an existing business, and not creating your own. Right now I can't help you, because I don't know anybody that wants to expand partnership.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, I am kabir hussain from PakZaib International Company in Pakistan. I would like to register our office in Portugal or any European country. we are manufacturer motorcycle garments. could you inform the detail & expenses of registration in Portugal. Thanks Question from Kabir Hussain on 12/11/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I didn't understand from your question if you want to open a new company or a branch office
Could you please send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt, and explain to me exactly what you wish to do in Portugal so I can give you the right costs and information
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I am a farrier (ferrador) and i travel to my customers house or stables. I understand that in Portugal i need to have a list of everything that is in my work car (tools, horseshoes etc.) is this true? Where can i find an example of the kind of paperwork i need to use for this? Also, i am selling products via a dutch webshop to people in Portugal, do i need to charge portuguese VAT 23% and declare it in Portugal or Dutch VAT 21% and declare it in Holland? Kind Regards, Paul Question from Paul Clark on 11/11/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Regarding the transport of tools that allows you to do your work, you don't have to have a transport guide, because that belongs to your activity, I think you are a self-employed here in Portugal correct? Regarding the product that you're going to sell, like horseshoes, you should have a transport guide, when you carry those products to the clients. You should ask for your accountant help, if you don't have an accountant, you must see how you pass the invoice, if it is manual or through certified software and proceed the same way regarding the transport guides. Regarding the second question, if the products you sell are in Holland and come to Portugal, you should charge the VAT from Holland, or apply the rules of exemption if it is a sale to a VAT subject in Portugal.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I am very keen to start importing Lactose free cheese which I recently discovered in Portugal to the UK. I am in talks with the Portugese retailer at the moment who has supplied me with the supplier and is being very helpful. I am wondering how I can find other Gale or Albuferia based companies who import refrigerated products into the UK already? What legalities are required regarding fiscal numbers etc as I will be trading from the UK not Portugal. Many thanks for your time. Petra Agnew Question from Petra Agnew on 07/11/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding contacts of companies my advice will be looking at the internet, probably you will find what you're looking for. Regarding the legalities, if you're going to trade from the UK, I believe the only connection with Portugal will be the purchase, so if you're register in the UK that won't be a problem.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hello, planning to open a healthy food cafe in Baleal...where shall I start ... seting up a company first or finding property...I might think of renting food trailer yet not sure where I can find them in Portugal , and the renting parking space but preferably renting/buying a property will be better...thank you for advice..regards Anka Question from Anka Kun Kun on 02/11/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. My opinion is find a place first or define first what you want to do, after that make the company, because if you make the company first you will start to have expenses without making any Money. I think renting a place will be better for you, if you really want to make your own business. We are available to give you quotation for accountancy services, and help you to make the company.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi would like to open a mobile juice bar/ trailer in the Algarve in old town in albufiera we are uk citizens with a fiscal number who do we need to speak to in relation to licences and how to get one, Question from Ryan Brenchley on 30/10/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. As I understand you already have a Portuguese fiscal number, but in order to develop a business you need to register yourself as a self-employed. In order to get the license to your business you should contact the city hall from Albufeira, they are the entity that issue the licenses
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia de Oliveira Azevedo , My name is Engr Miguel.Lamine.Bojang the present Technical Director in Gambia Ministry of Works & Housing. I seek to engage in a profitable business partnersip with you based on your profile. Please indicate interest by writing me through email (miguel.5x0@msn.com), including your full contacts for further communication and details of the proposal. Engr Miguel.L.Bojang Question from Anonymous on 02/10/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. I didn't understand what exactly is your goal and your proposal, but you can always send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage, and say what can we do for you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi dear Claudia. I am interested in taking over a hotel/b&b business in your nice country. I would like to know where to start, and what loan is the best suited for my ambition.How much own capital do I have to have in order to get a loan etc. Best regards Niko Question from Niko Lind on 29/09/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. In my opinion the first step is to know what costs are we talking about. What is the amount needed, the hotel exists or not, and after that make a project, where you identify all the costs and revenue. Only with that study can you ask for a loan. Since your area is tourism we can even see if there are loans specific to that, usually with better rate. If you need any other details you can contact me through email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hello madam, Its nice talking to you and getting your advice.I am willing to start a venture in your country but dont have any idea from where to start.I am manufacturer of diamond jewellery in India so willing to export overseas.Please guide me how can I locate buyers in your country and how to approach them .Also please suggest what is the outlook of diamond industry there. please response and oblige. Regards parmiinder chauhaan Question from parminder chauhan on 28/09/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. It is difficult for us to give a precise answer to your question. My opinion is, if you only want to export to Portugal, start looking on the internet, contacts of the companies in your area that might be interested.
We help foreigner people to open their business, to settle in Portugal, and everything that is connected with that. If you need any help about establishing in Portugal contact us.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, My boyfriend and I are interested in purchasing an existing business in the Azores, Portugal. I am a US citizen and he is British. Is it possible for me to own a business in Portugal and work in that business? Will owning a business make residency applications easy? Thanks so much! Question from Chloe Gil on 23/09/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Yes it is possible to have your own business in Portugal, and with a company establish you can ask for residency visa, you also have to make your discounts in Portugal and have a house (rented or not). In order to have the company you need to come to Portugal with a tourism visa and get a Portuguese fiscal number. After that you can make the company. Any other question you can contact me trough email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Hi Claudia, I'm planning to do export-import business of goods from Portugal to my home country in Asia. I am wondering how to start exporting goods out from Portugal and if there are any freight forwarders from Portugal to the Philippines. I hope you can give me some knowledge about this. Thank you very much. Best Regards, Paula Figueras Question from Paula Figueras on 18/09/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. I didn't understand from your question if you already have a company in Portugal or in your home country that will allow you to get your business done.First of all you will need a company, then you must start looking for companies that work directly with import/export. Maybe this link will help http://www.dgaiec.min-financas.pt/pt/informacao_aduaneira or http://www.e-financas.gov.pt/de/jsp-dgaiec/main.jsp
If you need any help to open a company in Portugal you can contact us to the email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
How do we start up a limited company in Portugal please Question from David Bowden on 12/09/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. To start a business in Portugal, you need a Portuguese fiscal number, and after that make the register of the company. We can make the entire process with you.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia. I am a UK citizen who is currently working in the Algarve in Portugal. I am interested in starting a mobile juice bar business here. I am based in the surfers area of the algarve near the beaches of carrapateira, amoreira and arrifana (a national park) 40km from Lagos. I was wondering where I start in regards to registering myself as self-employed and having the correct licenses as a foods and beverages vendor. Also I am aware that this area is a national park and so the beaches are protected and this may be "red taped", however there are other businesses flourishing in this area and there is a real gap in the market for this kind of enterprise. We would be promoting a healthy, environmentally aware enterprise with recyclable packaging and a message of preservation of this beautiful area, but who would we contact in regards to legally be allowed to park in a close proximity to these beaches? Any help greatly appreciated!! Question from Corrina OBrien on 10/09/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Regarding the register as a self-employed, you can make it in the finances, although my advice is always to speak with an accountant to see what will be the regime you should have. We are available to speak with you about this, contact +351 932 888 808 or +351 219 586 265. About the licensing is always on the city hall. The mayor will approve or not your project, you must fill a form with some information about it. We can help you with this project. Contact us.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia. I am a Canadian citizen interested in opening a small tour company that is based in Canada, and geared towards North Americans, giving very specialized tours in Portugal. Do I need a license from the Portuguese Tourism Board? Also, what are the insurance implications? Thank you for your time. Question from sonia leal-serafim on 20/08/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. My opinion is in fact that you need to make na insurance and probably must comunicate to the Portugal tourism. I'm sending you the link where you can find contacts.
http://www.turismodeportugal.pt/english/TurismodeportugalIP/Pages/TurismodePortugalIP.aspx
Hope that I could help
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia , i have dual citizenship portuguese / canadian . i already have my one card up to date from portugal , currently i am in canada but want to move back to portugal permanentely and open a clothing store with my wife in the peniche area . i was wondering if you could advise what the steps are to do this ? and what would be the costs involved ? of course should this move forward i hope your services would definately be considered . please advise. Victor Question from vitor alves on 17/07/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In order to have a business you must either open an activity as a self-employed or open a company. I believe to start, you can register as a self-employed with organized accountancy, in order to consider all your investment as a cost. The costs of this are the cost of social security, minimum 150 € every month, and an accountant, and the value will depend on the work. The accountant will open your activity, and then you must have a shop and buy the material of course. If you want we can take care of the process, just contact us to our email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I was also wondering we r also planning on opening a business either retail or a little cafe what is also needed other than money of course to get this started? Thanks Dominique Question from dominique dossantos on 11/06/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
To open a business, you need money, of course, but you will also need to either open a company or register yourself as a self-employed. My advice for your type of business is to register as a self-employed to start. We can help you with the entire process.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia My husband and i are planning to move to portugal. he is a british citizen and i am canadian. do we need any special requirements to do this? Question from dominique dossantos on 10/06/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You said you want to move to Portugal, but to live or do you wish to open a business? Well since your husband is British you can come, he just need to get a Portuguese fiscal number, you will need a Portuguese fiscal number, but since you don't have an European nationality, you will have to take care of the residency visa.
Hope I could help
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
HI, I WOULD LIKE TO START UP A BUSINESS IN PORTUGAL OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT. I WOULD LIKE INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE OBLIGATIONS-TAX RATE-SOCIAL COST OF EMPLOYEES IN PORTUGAL, ETC CAN YOU HELP ME ? Question from ANNICK DAMMAN on 07/05/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. We can help you with the constitution of the company and all fiscal obligations. The tax over profits in Portugal is 25%, only payable if the company has profit. The cost of employees is 23,75% of the income. I'm available through email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I and 2 friends of mine (US citizens) would like to start a retreat center in rural Portugal. We are most concerned about appropriate visas. We are uncertain of the steps involved in gaining appropriate visas for residency (do we have to do this before we purchase property, do we need visa to purchase property, what if we are denied residency after we purchase the property). What can you tell us about the risks? We don't want to buy property and begin work if the chance of obtaining residency is poor. Thank you for your advice. Sophia Question from Sophia Cook on 02/05/2013
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. Regarding the Visa, only after you made the company and show economic sustainability, may we apply. If you have your own funds to invest and have capability for invest in your company, Visa is always given. If you need any more details contact me through email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Hello there Claudia, I currently live in Montreal and was thinking about opening a hostel in Portugal (in fact I have thought about it for a while). However, I am hesitating, first because the financial opportunities seem a lot more viable in Montreal and I am under the impression that a country will not receive a foreign entrepreneur as well as a homeland. I should probably specify that I qualify for financing in Quebec since I am under 30. Are there any financing opportunities for businessmen and women from overseas within Portugal? Obrigada Question from Harmony Marin on 30/04/2013
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. To be honest with you, the economy in the UE is facing a dark period, and Portugal is really a challenge for companies. The financing opportunities are quite low, but still possible in some sectors, and tourism is one of them. There is no country in the world that welcomes the foreigners better than ours ;), and our company would help you in the entire process of your business and staying in Portugal. But if you already have an investment in Montreal, and have nothing to start from in Portugal, my business opinion is for you to invest in Montreal, although my heart really hoped that you could invest here. If you need anything else from me, you can send me an email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Hi Claudia, My name is Patrick, and I live in London at the moment. I have lived in Portugal for eight years, enough to fall in love with the country. Especially the silver coast which I believe is an amazing piece of nature and quite frankly unique in Europe. I have inherited the house of my grand father, again a unique location, very close the small town of Caldas da Rainha. I want to bring British tourits up to this place, show them the landscapes, the beaches, make them taste the food, fresh fish, gorgeous wine and so on. I would be their guide, their host and their sommelier, for a new, and avant gardiste holiday package. Those are nice words, but how do I get started?? Question from Patrick Alves on 12/04/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Yes I understand why did you fell in love with Portugal. It is the most beautiful country in the world (it is mine, lol). You can start doing this activity opening as a self-employed or open a company. I think probably, and just to see the impact of the business you should be a self-employed with organized accountancy. The following steps are making a website and advertise your business. You can count on us to help you with the entire process. You can contact me through my email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, My name is Mery, and I am currently looking at setting up our own business in Portugal, possibly a small coffee shop to begin, with a view to expand. I am currently looking for an area where I could possibly benefit from both the tourist and local market. I would appreciate it if you could send me some detail on the typical cost of setting up, rates and anything else you feel would be relevant. Regards Mery Question from mehrashoub jadidi on 02/04/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact.
First of all it is very important for you to have an idea of the place you want to establish your business, because the prices will depend on it. If you want to open a small coffee shop my advice is to open your activity as a self-employed with organized accountancy, the costs are less.
If you choose Lisbon, you have in terms of tourism, Baixa Lisboeta, Belém, Cascais, these are more expensive areas, but with a lot of tourism. Sintra is very nice too, but as I told you the prices will depend of the area of the place and the localization.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
My name is Jonathan Adangwa, i am a lawyer based in West Africa. I have urgent and important to discuss with you that i cannot disclose here. Can you contact me via my private email? My E-mail address: jona.adangwa@yahoo.com.hk Question from Jonathan Adangwa on 23/03/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You can always contact me to my email geral@accountingadvantage.com
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Good afternoon, I was looking for some basic information on how we would go about setting up a business in Portugal? Who would we contact? Can this be done from the UK? What kind of admin costs would we be looking at? What issues might we encounter? I understand there is the service 'Empresa Na Hora ', so how would we go about utilising this, if we are able to. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Chris Question from Chris Kinnaird on 21/03/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact.
To open a company in Portugal, you will need to make the register in Empresa na Hora. The managers of the company need to get a Portuguese fiscal number. You can make this from the UK, but only if you have a person here in Portugal with a power of attorney, with powers to make the company, that is a litle more complex, so I advise you to come and make it. The process only takes 2 days, one to get the Portuguese Fiscal number and the other to register the company. The cost of the register is 360 €, and the fiscal number is 11,00 €. Our company provides the accountancy services and the constitution of the company. I will send you an email with the costs
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, i am from Pakistan and living in uk for 2 years. i want to move Portugal to open a company. i want to know how much investement is required to start a business. i want to open a small company where 5 to 6 people would b working fulltime. i am going to apply for schengen visa and will visit Portugal soon but i want to know if i open a company there how long will it take to get a residence permti. please help me, waiting for your response Thank you. Question from muhammad waseem on 15/03/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. The expenses regarding a business are variable according to the business. If you need to have a warehouse the cost of it depends on where and how big it will be. The register of a company costs 360 € and to get you a Portuguese fiscal number cost 11,00 €.
Regarding the residency visa, we have no information about the time of approval, but never less than 3 months. The application to residency visa is made by attorneys. CEF, will then analyze your application and decide to give you or not the residency Visa.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I live in th Uk and wish to move to Portugal within the next year to open a cafe/restaurant. When I find the property I would like to purchase would I be able to move and get a buisness loan or would I have to live in Portugal for a while to qualify. Also do you know how much deposit I would have to have if I could qualify? Thank you very much for your time, Regards Jess Question from Jessica Lloyd on 07/03/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Regarding your question, you don't have to live in Portugal previously to qualify to open a business. As an European citizen you can move and live in any European coutry. To get the loan that is completly diferent because the banks in Portugal are a litlle close in terms of provinding loans. But when you have the place and the amounts involve we can check.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello, I am a Canadian with my portugese citizenship (my parents). I want to move and open a bar/ lounge in the silver coast area (caldas,f.foz, obidos, lourinha). Can you please advise me on my next steps.... Thank you so much Question from Stephany Ventura on 12/02/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. You can open a company or be a self employed in order to have an activity in Portugal. When you decide what kind of business you want, we can help you with the constitution and with the accountancy. Please contact me trought email (geral@accountingadvantage.pt) or by phone +351 219586265
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia, I am a farrier (Ferrador) and i have my business set up in The Netherlands. I have the opportunity to work in Portugal. My questions are, What do i need to do to work in Portugal legally and where do i need to pay the taxes? and can i stay for extended periods (3 to 6 months) without needing to register as a resident? and can i use my dutch car for work in Portugal? Question from Paul Clark on 08/02/2013
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. In orther to work in Portugal you need to have a Portuguese fiscal number and open an activity either as a self employed or a company. You can't work in Portugal with a dutch car. If you need any help in terms of accountancy and open your activity please contact me by email to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
we are nigerian company and want to start export business . want to know how to go about it thanks omotosho joseph Question from joseph omotosho on 21/11/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I need to know exactly what do you want to do, since you say "start export business". I'm an expert from Portugal, so I help business that intent to open in Portugal. Send me more details to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Bonjour Claudia , je suis Portugaise et habite actuellement en France , je souhaiterais monter un société de bâtiment au Portugal et y trouver 1 ou 2 salariés pour faire des chantiers en France pouvez vous me conseiller sur les démarches à suivre (administratives , statue , assurances ....) en vous remerciant . Rosa Question from rosa maria fernandes on 16/11/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Hope you can understand English or Portuguese. We can help you with the process. Your plan is to make a company in Portugal that can take workers to France and work? Please send me more details by email geral@accountingadvantage. Thank you
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia: Since our company, which owns the paper products such as notebooks for B2B, has a big issue in Portugal. We couldn't break into the Portugal market easily. I'd like to know if there's easier ways to gain more market share by using marketing and communication aspects. If you have any good recommendation, I'll appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Question from Elaine Wu on 13/11/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I didn't understand from your question, where are you based and if you have or not a branch office in Portugal. I believe that it is easier to get some market share if you have a delegacy in the country you want to invest. People working on the feel in order to present your company and the products you can provide. Hope I could help, if you need any more information please contact me to my email geral@accountingadvantage.pt.
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Sir or Madam, I work in the Federal Council of Engineering and Agronomy in Brazil and we are researching what is necessary for a Brazilian company (that works with engineer or agronomy) to work abroad (mainly Europe, US and Canada). What are the steps to make sure the Brazilian enterpreuner is legally entitled to work in Portugal? How the company can get a work permit? Is it necessary any type of legal registration for the company? I appreciate you answer and thank you in advance. Best regards, Monica Question from Monica Ribeiro on 24/10/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I think that you want to open a branch office in Portugal. In order to do that you will need a legal representative, and constitute legally the branch office. If you want you can contact me directly in order to discuss what you intend to do, through email geral@accountingadvantage.pt or by phone +351 219 586 265.
Kind Regards
Hi Claudia I have an interested buyer in my business here in Portugal. I would want to re-invest the money in a new business in Europe. I need to know how much I will have to re-invest. What amount of tax will I pay when I sell my business? Thanks PK Question from bill soady on 22/10/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. If you have a business in Portugal, probably you have an accountant. I think you should contact him because he knows your business and can help you with your question.
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi i would like to open a busines in Jersey focusing on exporting olive oil from Greece. Can you advise the best form for this type of company? The export will be done in Asia and my company will do the branding and the packaging with companies in Greece. Thanks in advance Question from Emmanuel Papadakakis on 22/10/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I'm an expert in Portugal, if you want to open a business in Portugal I can help you. My advise is for you to contact an expert in Jersey in order to startup you business
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hi claudia i would like to set up a company in portugal with the bankimg facility to import from the far east could you please advise me of costs and how long it will take ill also need a local acountant and warehousing facilitys Question from zuber patel on 02/10/2012
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. We can help you with the process of creating your company and with the accountancy part. The cost for the register of the company is 360 €, and you will need a social capital, money that can be spend on your activity. If you are a citizen from outside de EU you will need a residency visa. You can contact us directly in order to explain the part of the "banking facility". Regards Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I would like to setup an On-The-Spot company.I am currently running a business in Ireland but am seeking to register a business in Lisbon. This description sounds most suitable to me : "On-the-Spot Company It is possible to create a company (LDA or SA) with a single day in Portugal. Actually, it's possible to establish yourself in just over an hour. This is achieved through a one-stop office. Investors will no longer have to obtain in advance a certificate of company admissibility from the National Registry of Companies (RNPC). Nor will it be necessary any longer to sign a public deed, except in certain cases. During the incorporation process, the definitive legal person will be identified, a Social Security number will be issued, and the business will immediately receive its memorandum and articles of association, and an extract of the entry in the Commercial Register. These steps are a way of contemporising administration, and they are the inaugural move toward a simplification between business and public admin. Portugal is consequently one of the most efficient locations in Europe to establish oneself: Streamline set-up (little more than an hour Distinctly less bureaucracy and red tape (a single application form) One of the cheapest, standing at approximately 360 Euros In half a year in 2005, over 1000 businesses successfully utilised this approach. It is a welcome addition to Portugal's business environment and is a veritable innovation in fats-track entrepreneurialism." Do you know of any companies who will assist me in doing this? Kind Regards. Cian Murchu GKE Ltd Tel:+353851934323 Question from cian murchu on 30/07/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. We assist any person who wants to create a company in Portugal. I will contact you
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I'm currently working on my business plan, I will be soon offering services to small business in European to trade in Brazil and also want to do the same with the small business in Brazil. do you know how I can start and expand this services in Europe and Brazil. Thanks Marta Question from Marta Samson on 18/07/2012
Claudia says:
Hello Marta
Thank you for your question. I give support to companies that want to establish in Portugal. I'm not sure what can I do for you
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi. Claudia, had sent u previously a question requirements to start a small startup company. I'm interested to open a American TESOL training Centre in Portugal or a small cafeteria. what kind of minimum funds are required to open the same. I'm not a EU citizen, i'm and indian citizen and in want to settle down in portugal and start my business. please advice... also u can reply me at my email address - ja@javeedaanver.in Question from javeed aanver on 02/07/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact, but I couldn’t respond sooner. In order to open a company in Portugal, you need a Portuguese fiscal number. After that you can open a company, in terms of register it will cost you 360,00 €. The minimum capital I advise is 1000 €, and this money can be spend on the society.
I already send you an email wiyh more details
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia! I'm moving to portugal in the following month. I sell products through my internet store which i import from asia. I have an international company and I want that to be the owner of the portugal co. what, im going to open. Is it possible? How long does it take to have the fiscal number and residency visa? Please send me the cost of makeing the company. Also need some help in law issues and so on. Looking for you answer. Best Regards, K.Tibor Question from Tibor Kettler on 07/06/2012
Claudia says:
Hello.
Thank you for your question. You can open a company in Portugal. In terms of register it will cost you 360,00 €. I don't know your nacionality but if you are a EU citizen is very easy to get a portuguese fiscal number. You can contact me in order to speak more about your business plan - geral@accountingadvantage.pt or +351 932 888 808.
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Boa tarde Claudia, estou interessado a trespassar um bar luxuoso em Lisboa. Qual seria a forma de poder "trabalhar" juntos sobre este assunto? Obrigado Raul Question from raul pereira on 02/06/2012
Claudia says:
Boa tarde Raul
Poderá contactar-nos para o emai geral@accountingadvantage.pt, com mais detalhes sobre o que poderemos fazer para ajudá-lo. Obrigada pelo seu contacto
Cumprimentos
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I need advice on running a bus tour in Portugal. Our business is registered in the UK and will be selling primarily to the UK market. The tour would run between Porto and Lisbon on a UK imported bus (which would stay in Portugal year round). I need to know the requirements legally in order to make this happen. Thank you very much Liz Question from Elizabeth Brookes on 22/05/2012
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. Since you're not selling to the portuguese market you don't need to open an activity in Portugal, but if you start selling the tour in Portugal, you will need to be either a self employed or a company. Regardind the requirements to have a Bus tour, you will need to go to the city hall of the area you will explore and ask for guide lines. We can help with that but need more information about the business.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear, Claudia. Thank you for such a possibility to contact with you online. We want to start up the bussiness in Argentina, Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. Would you be so kind and advice us bussiness experts in thesse countries. Thank you in advance. Question from Victoria Tenko on 25/04/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I'm a business expert in Portugal. I'm not able to advise you about investments in other countries but Portugal. I'm available if you wat to invest in Portugal
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I am English but I am currently resident in Portugal for the last 18 months, just made redundant due to economic conditions, eligable for social security payments 65% (i believe)for the next 12 months OR a lump sum payment (i assume if i can provide a business plan to justify the upfront payment) I have also received a small sum of money as compensation. I am interested in - starting a business in the Algarve (primarily to expats but could roll this business model out to cities such as Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga etc l, but also exporting certain Portuguese produce to the UK via internet aswell as internet dropshipping and internet affiliate marketing. Would there be any tax advantages by doing all of my business from Portugal or importing from Portugal to UK (from UK) etc, I would also like advice on advantages or disadvantages of being self employed(green receipts) compared to becoming a registered company, insurances and also where and how much for vehichle/van leasing. I also have have another enquiry regarding restrictive covenants (arbor 136? rule) I would appreciate your private contact. Please feel free to contact me. A Question from adam t on 21/03/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Regarding your questions I think we should speak because It will be easier to understand exactly what you want to make.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I currently am a Sole Trader registered in the UK and am moving to Portugal. I wish to continue to provide my Digital Underwater Photography services in Portugal however am unsure what I would need to do to run my business legitimately there. Will I need to re-register in Portugal to operate? Will I need to continue to pay taxes here in the UK and also in Portugal? Where might I be able to go to ask questions about establishing residency personally and for my business there? Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Phill Question from Phill Sargeant on 15/03/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. We can help you with your questions, and startup your business in Portugal. Regarding moving to Portugal you must inform the UK tax authorities that you're coming to Portugal, and you can choose to pay your taxes in Portugal. We are available to answer your questions, our email is geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi claudia. I wanted to know how lucrative it would be to start up a coffee shop in Portugal. I am from Kenya and Kenyan coffee is renown. I want to invest in a foreign country but i am confused between Portugal, France and Britain. Wat would be the pros and cons of setting up a coffee shop in Porugal. Question from sakina mamdani on 11/03/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Regarding the pros and cons of setting a coffe shop in Portugal, that will depend on the place, the quality and some factors that aren't measurable. Do you have an idea of the place and what do you want to do with it?
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, I need to set up a Nominee company in Algarve Portugal, in order to sell an existing Portuguese property owned by a British company. How much would this cost me and would it be an Accountant or Solicitor who would set this up? Question from susan bird on 03/03/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. You can make a company at any Conservatory, and in order to make that, you need a Portuguese Fiscal Number. You will need to have an accountant. We can help you with the process. My email is geral@accountingadvantage.pt.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, I would like to start our company branch overseas. We are into IT sector, software, web and mobile application development are the major services we are providing. We have few resources from where we get overseas projects but we are really interested in starting office overseas so that we can have direct clients (currently we get projects outsourced from local companies in same sector there) . Since the development cost is low here hence we would like to have sales office there.. Please guide me how can we make business and establish there Question from saurabh singh on 03/03/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. We can help you create a branch office in Portugal. I will send you the details to your email.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Helo Claudia, I'm Daniel from India. wanto export coconut shells to spain or germain which is available here in huge quantity. wht i'm saying is which is better to export whole shells or shell powder. is there any demand for that? And even i'm going to start a coconut coir industry.can u suggest me an idea about the import export of this product ? Thanking You. Question from Daniel Ranjar on 19/02/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I'm in Portugal, the reality from Spain and Germain in terms of need of coconut shells is unknown to me. Probably you should contact an accountant in those countries
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi dear Claudia I am interested in starting up a mobile food trailer I just need to know where and how do you obtain a license to sell food in Portugal kind regards elisabete .thanks Question from elisabete vicente on 15/02/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. The licensing process for mobibe food trailer depends on the place you want your permition. Please give me more details to geral@accountingadvantage.pt, so I can help you with the process.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear sir I m from india and want to export some agriculture comodities to Portugal. Plz guied me which commodities are suitable 4 export thanx n regards Question from P Dubey on 14/02/2012
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. I didn't understand your idea, could you please send me the details of your business, to geral@accountingadvantage.pt, and I will try to help you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I have a company in the UK in IT/Advertising Services, I wish to trade with Portuguese businesss, and to become resident there for a while. Is it possible to open a branch office in Portugal, and pay personal tax on my renumeration from the UK company in Portugal? If so how do you go about opening a branch office, and what documentation do you need to open business bank account? Kind regards Melanie Question from Melanie Kay on 01/02/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Opening a branch office in Portugal can be done, and you have payroll in Portugal also. You also will need to open a bank account, and have a portuguese fiscal number. I can send you trought email the documents necessary and our accountancy proposal.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hi claudia. i am interested in starting up a mobile out door activity business in albufeira. it would mean setting up in the main square of the old town and i need to know what type of permit i would need from the local council and insurance costs. claire from ireland Question from claire egan on 18/01/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. The answer to your question depends on the kind of business you want to start. You will need to explain that to the local council and they will calculate the tax you should pay.
My email is geral@accountingadvantage.pt, if you want to explain better your business.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
hey....i m frm india..nd i wnt to go export bussiness but through internet...so wht can i do..??? Question from ashok mahajan on 12/01/2012
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I didn't get exactly what you need to know. Could you give me more details?
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hy,ms Claudia. My name is Cozma Gabriela i am from Romania but my husband are working and living now in jersey uk . Now i am working in Romnia like nail the ehnician and at the same time i am student . We intend to open in time a beauty salon in jersey i think that only for nails for a moment ,and I want to ask what documents we need, what we have to do and how much money we need for that business? I now that you can do a business in jersy before 5 years because we need the residence. Thanks a lot and i am waiting for your answer.Have a nice day! Question from cozma gabriela on 09/01/2012
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. Unfortunatly I can't help you because you don't want to open a business in Portugal. I assist people that want to start a business in Portugal. If you want to start a business in the UK my advise is for you to contact an account from the UK.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi dear Ms. Claudia, I am a foreign PhD student in Portugal and I want to start up a business (selling goods) in Portugal. Would you please inform me about this matter? am I eligible to do so and what are the requirements? Many thanks for your time and consideration and looking forward to hearing for you soon. Question from Ome Dene on 28/12/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. I need to know if you have a portuguese fiscal number, and if you are from a UE country or from a country outside the UE. To form a company in Portugal, you need a portuguese fiscal number and if you are from a country outside the UE you need a residency permit.
I can send you an email with moore details and quotation for accountancy services. Regards Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Dear Miss Claudia, How are you? I Raja Muhammad Ali Raza From Pakistan I have my own company in Pakistan and Branch office is in China and Hong Kong now I am interested to open my business in your grate Country. I have import export company last 7th years in Pakistan we are Trading Company we import many kind of Products from China and sale in Pakistan and also sale in Afghanistan Malaysia and Thailand. export from Pakistan Cement Rice Fan and Furniture to UAE Malaysia Bangladesh and some African Countries. and now in Pakistan is not safe Govt is not stable so I like to transfer my Business is on safe please. Please you Help me and tell me Requirements and time please. I hope you help us and save time and give me a Good Chance. Do Take care have a Nice weekend Best Regards Raja M Ali Raza M/S. NASIM & COMPANY Malik Plaza Dinga Road Kharian City, Distt Gujrat Pakistan 50090. Ph: 0092-537532528 Mob: 00923215901080 Question from RAJA RAZA on 24/12/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. In order for you to open a company in Portugal, you need to get a fiscal number, and you need to get residency visa. The company takes 2 hours to make, and we can hell you with the entire process. I will send you an email with the costs.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia I am British and moving to Portugal to start up a self employed catering business from a mobile trailer. Do I need Portugese residency to start up as a sole trader? Also the trailer is UK registered at present but I am thinking to work here for 6 months only per year, returning to the UK for 6 months. Will I need to import the trailer via IMTT to do this or can I work for 183 days here, with an ambulent licence and pay tax for 6 months here only and 6 months in the UK? Question from Tracy Oldham on 10/11/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. You don't need portuguese residency to start a business or to come to Portugal, since you are a British citizen, you will only need a fiscal number. You come to Portugal to develop an activity, so you must register as a self employed and you must pay taxes from the time you will be here developing your activity.
The trailer will need also a permit via IMTT. We will be able to help you with the process, in case you decide to come to Portugal
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Ms. Claudia, Thanks a lot for replying to my question so fast. To answer your queries, I don't want to open any physical office in Portugal as of now. What I want is that my company gets the projects from Portugal in IT sector as a offshore model, so that we can provide the clients with the best of our services. Yes, we do have a website www.resourcesin.com. You can go through this and advise.. Question from Sanjeev Goel on 08/11/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
What you want is to sell your services in Portugal, so I believe what you need is to dinamize your produts and your website in our market. Probably even put into question to have a representant here in Portugal, that will be able to sell your product and analyze the needs from our market. These are only sugestions. If you want to contact me my email is geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Ms. Claudia, I am from India and started an IT business in back 2008. I want to expand my business in Europe, in Portugal for example, and wants your expert advise on that. I want that I can advertise in Europe and can target the potential customers out there. So, please help me in this regard. Thanks, Sanjeev Question from Sanjeev Goel on 07/11/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thanks for your question. You have a business in India and want to expand to Portugal, but physically or through the internet? You want to advertise in Europe, but you have already a website? Hope to hear from you soon
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia ... Yes I am Portuguese. I have dual South African / Portuguese nationality and passports. Before buying I might want to buy Portuguese Government Bonds as I believe they are sitting at quite a high interest rate at the moment. I am getting only 8% in South Africa. Whatever the situation I plan to arrive Aviero sometime within the next 6 - 12 months and I would want all my money transferred with me to Portugal where I can keep an eye on it... How would I proceed ... Thank you, Joao Question from Joao de Freitas Coutinho on 25/10/2011
Claudia says:
Hello João
I would like to ask you your contact, so we can speak a litle about your plans and the way we will proceed, if you don't mind. Hope to hear from you soon
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia ... My father just died in South africa and left me some money that I woul like to move to Portugal and invest with the possibility of borrowing against it to buy an existing business near Coimbra. The business is a family owned and run resturant along a main tourist road with no immediate competitors. So ity loks like a good opportunity at this stage. Obviously I would have to otae a closer look and arrange a bank loan to finance startup etc ... Do you think this would be at all possible. I have a Portuguese passport and will be arriving realistically to settle in Aveiro in about 6 months time. My alternative is to start a small school right next to Aveiro University to teach all the masters students English. Question from Joao de Freitas Coutinho on 25/10/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. I'm sorry for the death of your father. I didn't understand if you are portuguese or not, but what you have is perfectly possible to make. We are available to help you with this process.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, hope you are doing all well, I want to start IT/Computer services in Portugal, do I need to set up a business or become self-employed in Portugal and would I need a licence to do this? I will not have an office based in Portugal but most of my work will be obtained via internet and remotely services. Thanks. Question from Sheraz Ashraf (Pakistan) Question from Sheraz Ashraf on 06/10/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. If you perform any activity in Portugal you must be register as a self employed or have a company. I will need more information about your business, because if your activity will be via internet, what will you do in Portugal?
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, If I want to buy a boat and sail along the Algarve taking tourists on painting courses for 2/3 days a week, do I need to set up a business or become self-employed in Portugal and would I need a licence to do this? I will not have an office based in Portugal but most of my work will be obtained via advertising on the internet. Thanks. Question from Jane Ball on 24/09/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. If you want to perform an activity in Portugal, you need to open an activity, either a company, a branch office or as a self-employed. The choice of this will depend on a study that we can do, to check the best option for your case. You will need a license to perform tours. We are available to give you more details.
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
I am currently a restaurant owner in Toronto, Canada and would like to return to my native Azores. I would like information about starting a buiness selling food from a trailer. My idea is to go to various festivals and beaches in the Azores and sell take out food. What permits and steps do I need to take? Can you please send me as much information as possible so I can begin the process of obtaining the necessary permits. Thank you very much Grace De Medeiros Question from Grace Medeiros on 22/08/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. I believe that you are portuguese, right? So you have a fiscal number. We will help you with the process of creating the company, that will cost you 360 €. We will provide you information about the permits necessary to sell food from a trailer. Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
i have a small question concerning the shared ownership when a company (Lda or SA) rents out property does the company needs to pay VAT over the rental income? thanks maarten hesselink Question from maarten Hesselink-Schep on 12/08/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. I don't know if I understood the question. A company is going to rent a property, and will earn an income. According to the Artº 21, nº 9, 29), this operation is VAT isent, although I don't know the finality of that rent. Without knowing any more details this is the answer.
Regards. Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, How are you. Are also giving services for Czech also or only Portugal? We are doing business in medical field for last ten years we are importing medical equipment from Europe. We wish form a trading company in Portugal. We will use this for trading purposes? Whats the actual cost to form a company in Portugal including your services charges? Waqar Ahmed Question from Waqar Ahmed on 11/08/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your question. The cost of making a company in Portugal is 360 €. We can send you an email with a proposal for our services. If you put your contacts on the startup website we will send you an email if not please send an email for geral@accountingadvantage.pt, so we can answer back. Thank you
Regards. Cláudia Azevedo
Hi there i was wondering if you are able to assist me please. I am from the uk and would like to open up a business in Portugal a restraunt. Am I able to get a business loan from banks in Portugal or do I need to get a business loan from here. Also in my business i also wanted to have a shisha bar do you know if there are any laws prohibiting me from making the outside of my restraunt into a shisha bit. lokking forward to your reply panna Question from panna patel on 19/07/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Regarding your question, to get a loan here in Portugal you must have your company, and without a backround it is complicated. Probably is easier to get in your country, where you have your historial. We will need to speak about the shisha bar.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I am enquiring about starting a Yoga Holiday enterprise in Portugal starting next summer and was wondering how do I go about developing this idea into reality. Any information you can provide would be very helpful. Kind regards Grainne Coyle (Ireland) Question from grainne coyle on 30/06/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Your question is very vague, I believe that the first step is to think of a location, because the concept is quite unic. Probably you will need a business plan.
The constitution of the company is easy. Please feel free to contact me, so we can discuss your idea
Kind regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia Many thanks for explaining the position regarding VAT and the fact that it is not charged on any purchases of real estate in Portugal. You do, however, mention IMT in your last answer, which I think is a Property Transfer Tax. Within Portuguese tax law, are there any circumstances at all in which it is possible to get a refund of IMT from the government? e.g. the property is being purchased by a non-resident for business purposes? Many thanks Geoff Question from Geoffrey Say on 21/06/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
The IMT is a non refundable tax, you can't ask for the return.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia Thanks for your last answer. However, I don't understand what you mean when you say I am "VAT isent"? Also, my question really related to the IVA status of property transactions. Does IVA get charged on any property transactions in Portugal when the property is for business (not residential) purposes? Many thanks Geoff Question from Geoffrey Say on 15/06/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
When you buy a house for whatever purpose, there is no VAT. You pay IMT and not VAT.
Even if you are a company and buy an property, there is no VAT, because you pay IMT
If your house is not for permanent residency, you will also pay IMI, which is anual tax and depends on the value of the house. Hope to be clear
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia I purchased an apartment in Portugal in May 2010 which I rent to tourists as holiday accommodation. The property was constructed in 2007 and the developer rented out the property to tourists before selling it on to me. My purchase contract simply discloses the price I paid, without any mention of VAT. Given that I purchased the property as a business venture (i.e. to rent to tourists), I have questioned the VAT-status of this transaction. The vendor has stated that "in Portugal, VAT is not due on the purchase of real estate properties and therefore there was no VAT included in the purchase price of your property". However, in the UK, holiday accommodation does attract VAT when purchased, provided that it is less than 3 years old. Does the same VAT rule apply in Portugal? Assuming that the VAT rules are consistent and given that the property was being purchased for business purposes, should the vendor have charged VAT, or can I assume now that the purchase price did actually include Portuguese VAT? Thanks Geoff Question from Geoffrey Say on 15/06/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your contact. When you purchase an apartment you pay IMT which is a tax relative to the aquisition of houses. For these reason you are VAT isent. If you have any more question please don't exitate.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia We are just about to sell our home in Portugal, we have owned it for 5 years, having fully restored it 2 years ago. it is our main residence. we will be buying a house in another eu country with the money from the sale of this house. what tax will we need to pay on the profit from the sale, the difference between purchase price and restoration costs is a lot compared with the sale price. how do we register our intention to reinvest, to avoid paying capital gains tax? thank you charlie Question from Charlie stone on 27/05/2011
Claudia says:
Hello. Thank you for your email. If you sell your home in Portugal you will have to fill an income declaration (IRS - Appendix G), and there you declare your intention to reinvest. But this house that you are going to sell and the house that you are buying must be your fiscal address, if not you can't declare the reinvestment. I'm available for any other question
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, In 2007 I was advised by a lawyer in Oporto to set up a company since it was my intention to buy and renovate ruins. We set up an SA and I bought 2 ruins. Unfortunately, with the economic crisis in 2008 my resources were affected plus the architect appointed has taken 3 years to obtain planning. (He was not a real architect, I later discovered.) I have had all sorts of problems with my representatives in Oporto (one of them, the procurador) who is my cousin. I am in the process of selling one of the properties but my cousin failed to register the land and I am now having to pay a lawyer in Serta to correct this error. Fortunately the buyers understand are still continuing with the purchase. Building has started on the second property in Dornes. Essentially, I would like to move the Company HQ, change accountant and remove my cousin from his role as procurador of the company. I have sought advice about closing down the company but am told that I cannot do this now that I have commenced construction in Dornes. I am told I have to wait until I have sold the property before I can close down the company. Do you know anyone who I could trust to look after my affairs in Portugal and what is your advice? Thanks very much Question from elizabeth smillie on 03/05/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. Our company provides the services you are looking for, and we have a juridic departament who can help you. We will need more informations about your company and we can provide accountancy services as well as fiscal representation.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I work for City Corporate in London, and we have a client from Russia who wants to incoporate his company in Portugal. I tried to find agencies which are located in Portugal and help to incorporate companies in Portugal, but I didn't have any luck. Please, if you know, can you provide me with the names of those agencies, Katerina Vlasenko. Question from Katerina Vlasenko on 27/04/2011
Claudia says:
Hello Katerina
Thank you for your question. I would like to ask you more details about what your client wants to do here in Portugal. We believe we are able to help this process.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Dear Claudia, I intend starting a small business in Portugal, is it possible to register the company name in the uk then operate in portugal? I have tried to register the business name Atlasps property services with the portuguese authorities but, they rejected it and only offered me a list of disused portuguese busines names none of which were suitable as, my client base will be uk owners of holiday accomodation. Prior to the registration process, I did a lot of promotional work IE leaflet drops, corporate clothing website etc etc it will be a big expense to lose just for a name change! (the website is www.atlasps.org if you wish to view it) Also, a Portuguese accountant told me that, even though I have over 30 years of NI contributions in the uk I would still have to pay Portuguese NI is this correct? Finally, if I registered the business in uk can I pay Tax in Portugal, I'd rather pay into their system if I'm getting business from their tourism- only fair! Kind regards, Alan Whittle. Question from alan whittle on 22/03/2011
Claudia says:
Hello Alan
Thank you for your question. I didn't understand from your question, if you want to open a company here in Portugal, to expand your business, with the name that you already have Atlasps. If this is the case and I observed that the name is available, we must provide the register, and than open the company.I don't know if you are still making your NI contributions in the UK, but if you are not and open a company here in Portugal you must pay social security here. If you register your business in the UK, you must pay taxes in the UK. I'm available to speak with you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, I am looking to build a property in Portugal. If I set up a company and register for VAT - can I reclaim the VAT on the costs of construction ? You can in the UK but am wondering if the same rules apply in Portugal. Thank you very much. Question from Ian Owens on 11/03/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. As I understood you want to make your house in Portugal but to be isent of VAT you want to make a company. That is possible, although you must think if that is the best option considering the costs.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I would like to start an internet-based business in Portugal bringing in English foods and specialities and sending them to purchasers. I might also branch out in to a restaurant / cafe offering homecooked English food both for people to eat there and to take home with them. Could you please tell me where I would find out about the import laws, and also the food standard laws if I am going to be preparing my own food. Thank you very much. Question from Deborah Dicks on 07/03/2011
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your question. All the information that you are asking is provide by the accountancy company that you choose here in Portugal. We provide to our customers all the information they need to get the licencing for the business and do the all process. You only have to decide if you want to make a company or be a self employed. After that, we will give you the support you need to put your business in action. I'm available to aswer your question by email or phone.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia - We are starting an activity company in Portugal. We are in the process of applying for our licence but we are finding it difficult to find a company that can help with insurance cover for the following: Responsablidade Civil cover of 50K Accident cover of 20k for death 3.5k for hospital treatment. Have you come across any insurance companies that can help with this from your previous experience. I'm grateful for any advice! :) Thanks Question from Sally Brown on 16/02/2011
Claudia says:
Hello

Thank you for your question. I need to know some informations about the business so I can ask prices for the insurances you want to make. Please feel free to contact me to 932888808

Regards

Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, i would like to start a small business in Portugal renting / hiring cycles and repairing cycles from a mobile unit - large van. Would this be possible and what would be the requirments please. cheers Nick. Question from nicholas ryder on 21/12/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Nick
Thank you for your contact. In order to perform an activity in Portugal, you have 2 choices: open a company or be a self employed. To open a company you need 360 Euros for the registry and 5000 euros to the social capital, that can be spend with your activity. To start your activity as a self employed you need to open the activity in the finances. In order to help you choose the best option I would like moore details about the activity you will have, you can send to my email geral@accountingadvantage.pt. We help business since the first step so you can count on us.
Hi! Greetings! We are a Network Marketing (MLM) company that specialised in wellness industry. Currently, we are expanding our business network into Europe and wish to create more brand awareness in Portugal through online marketing, exhibitions, trade fairs, expo and so on. Now, we are implementing Google adwords and advertise with businessforhome.org. By the way, could you please suggest some effective channel to us? Really appreciate your kindness. Question from Rachael Li on 01/12/2010
Claudia says:
Thank you for your contact. In order to help you please let us know what kind of produts or services do you provide. You can send the information to geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia I am thinking of setting up a business in Portugal. This will involve selling some fitness equipment. This equipment is ideal for home use and it could also be used in gymnasiums. My husband and I have moved to Portugal recently. We both have Fiscal numbers, but we have not taken up residency yet. Can you help us to understand what is required in order to set up a business in Portugal. We have been told that it is very difficult to set up a Portuguese business. Thanks Pat Question from Patricia Roberts on 11/10/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Pat
Thank you for your contact. Open a business in Portugal is very easy, one of the good things we have...
If you are here in Portugal and already have fiscal numbers, is very easy. We ask the name for your company and go with you to the register, and you will have your company. We make all the setps with you.
You will need 5000 Euros for the social capital and 360 Euros for registers.
Hope to hear from you soon
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
We own a piece of land in Portugal that we would like to sell part of. Is possible to do this? We had heard that you could not divide any land and only sell some of it. Thank you. Question from Cathy Chapman on 10/10/2010
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. We don't have a lot of information about your land, but in general if your land is register as one piece, when you want to sell you must sell all the land. If your land is divided into parts, you can sell each part. The division of the land is possible, and if you wish we can make a profound analyze. You must send the elements to my email geral@accountingadvantage.pt
Kind regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi, Claudia! My mother's partner is professional engraver, he is latvian. He is interested in trading opportunities in Portugal. He is in Portugal now and already has got National insurance number and would like to register as self employed. Where is the best place to go to do that? And what kind of fees he should be prepared for? He would like to hire market stall in some historical old town like Albufeira and do engraving, what he can do on all sorts of surfaces: prescious metal, glass, cristal etc, as well as repair of watches etc. What is the first step to get closer to that? Thanks you for your time! Question from Sandija Gurina on 08/10/2010
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. To be register as a self employed you need to have a Portuguese fiscal number. You have two ways to do that: first we will do that for you or you go to local finances and ask a fiscal number, but if you are not resident you will need a fiscal representative. The first step is talk to us so we can evaluate your business and give you the precise information.
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
how can I find out how are the shareHolder of a company in portugal Thanks Jason Question from Jason Devoti on 07/10/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Jason
Thank you for your contact. If I understand correctly you want to know who are the shareholder of a company. Usually we ask a certificate where the shareolders are defined. You must know the name of the company and its fiscal number.
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Can you please tell me if there is a minimum monthly fee for accountants in Portugal? Thank you. Cathy Chapman Question from Cathy Chapman on 20/09/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Cathy
Thank you for your contact. In terms of law there is no minimum monthly fee for accountants. Each one according to the services they offer and the volume of work and responsability, make the fee.
Hope this clarified your doubt, I'm available to give you moore details.
Kind regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi i am looking to open up a company in Lisbon; electrical good, i intend to export outside the Portugal and EU. Questions: Q1-if i pay IVA (Vat) on good i bought from Portugal and then sell it to outside Portugal or EU how long does it normally take for reclaim and what is the procedures? Q2- is there limitation on the amount, can be claimed for? Q3-is there time delay on the amount reclaimed on or on the types of goods? What is your fees Q4- do you work as an accountant or agents? Thank you anis Question from anis rahman on 20/09/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Anis
Thank you for your contact. To reclaim VAT there are some maps that the accountant must fill, usualy we reclaim quarterly. The minimum value to reclaim is 249,40 Euros, and if the value is from 249,4 until 5937,50 Euros the entity must be more than 6 months.
We work as accontants and I will send you our fee by email
Hope to ear from you soon
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Hi Claudia, is it possible to open a branch of a UK registered business in Portugal? Question from Pete Chapman on 18/09/2010
Claudia says:
Hello
Thank you for your contact. Yes, it is possible to open a branch of a UK business in Portugal. I will send you further details to your email.
Kind Regards

Cláudia Azevedo
Hello Claudia. I am a romanian citizen but resident in Hungary. Just got married and my husband is portuguese. We are thinking of going back to Portugal and settle. We would like to start a company and open a cafeteria, coffee-shop. We have no idea where to start. Could you please help me find out what steps do I need to take to have our dream come true? Can I be single share holder even if I am a foreigner? Is it difficult to get the paperwork done? How much money do we need to get everything done? What other expenses do we expect beside the $5000 capital? how much would the licences, insurance cost? how much time for everything to be set up? can the rental fees (location for the store, equipment) be deducted from our taxes? Thank you very much for your time and answers. Please feel free to email me the answers on my email adress. Regards, Erika Question from Erika Szabo on 11/09/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Erika
Thank you for your contact. To start a company you need to have a portuguese fiscal number. If you want our company will take care of the entire process. The social capital (5.000 euros) is for you to face the expenses from the society. From that money you will need 360 euros to constitute the company. All the expenses that you will have from your activity will be deducted in the company's taxes. I will send you by email more details about costs.
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Thinking of opening a business in October 2011 and I could not get through to you slide show you sent me. Could please send me it again? Question from STEPHEN PITTOCK on 20/08/2010
Claudia says:
Hello
I try to contact you. In order to give you more details about your question, please call me to 00351219586265 or send me an email with your contact.
Thank you
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Can you give me as much information on moving to Algarve,Portugal and setting up a mini/bus golf shuttle business in Vilamoura? Question from STEPHEN PITTOCK on 17/08/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Stephen
Thank you for your contact. I believe that if you want to move to Algarve and setting your business, you want to became resident in Portugal. The process will start by requiring a fiscal number. To open your activity you must decide if you want to create a company or self employed. Our company will help you on the entire process.
If you decide to open a company you will need for the social capital 5000 euros that can be spend in the company.
Hope we can talk, for more details on your business, so we can give more detail information
Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
i want to know about the information i am doing business in dubai we are manufacturer of bedsheet towels ladies hand bags so i want to open company in portugal for import items in portugal what is the procedure and how much money required i want to know only medium type trading company to open there . Thank You Azhar Ali Khan Manager Blue Sky International Question from Azhar Khan on 28/06/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Azhar
To open a company here in Portugal you will need 5000 Euros for the social capital, which you can spend in your activity, and 360 euros for the company's constitution. Will you come here to make the company or you will need our assistance on that? If you come here to open the company we will assist you and go with you so you can have all taken care in 1 day. We can also take care of the entire process if you can't come here.
If you have any moore questions fell free to ask
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo
Good afternoon! I have a company in healthcare and am quite interested in importing a container of latex gloves with and without dust, with AQL 1.5 Size S, M, L, XL.Gostaria to know your budget for these quantities. Await response Yours sincerely Nuno Marques Question from Nuno Miguel Marques on 10/05/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Nuno
As I understood your question, you want to import gloves. Well our area is accountancy and management, we don´t comercialize gloves. Thank you for your question
Cláudia
Ola Claudia, Roberto, the Canadian here again :)Where is the one-stop-shop ? Where does the minimum investment capital go to and are there restrictions on how its spent? If i am here on a tourist visa but want to get this process underway, will that be possible, or do I have to leave and come back for business purposes ? Really appreciate your quick response last time. Muito obrigado, Roberto Thanks, Roberto Question from Roberto David on 16/04/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Roberto. Nice hearing from you again. So you are here in Portugal? It will be easier to explain this situation personaly, but I will try to do it...
The social capital for a society (5000 Euros) is spend with the society, all the expenses that are essencial for your business. We can help you with the company constitution, and if you are already here even with a tourism visa can be done.
You can contact me so we will be able to discuss the details. Thank you once more for your contact
Hope to hear from you soon. Regards Cláudia
Ola Claudia, I am interested in starting a small industrial painting company in Portugal. This would include , but not be limited to, painting yachts, airplanes, autos and so forth. I am a Canadian citizen and fully certified in my field. What is the first step in starting such a venture? Is there a minimum amount of capital needed? Does owning a business allow me to reside in Portugal year-round? I sincerely thank you for your time and answers, Roberto Question from Roberto David on 13/04/2010
Claudia says:
Hello Roberto. Thank you for your contact. To start your business here in Portugal, you must think about the name for your company. If you are the only partner we can make a limited company with one partner. The minimum amount of capital is 5.000 Euros. If you make a company here in Portugal you can get residence here. You can contact us for more details, on our website. Regards
Dear Claudia I have a number of holiday properties on the silver coast. What tax advantages are their in leaving the profits in portugal to re-invest in further projects. Bar the running expenseds I have so far been drawing the profits out in the UK. Am I being charged double tax? Can you advise a more efficient process. Kindest regards, Clare Question from clare breakwaith on 03/02/2010
Claudia says:
Dear Clare
According to your question your properties are for holidays and as I can suppose you don't have any business here in Portugal. So if you leave your profits here it will be as a person not as a legal firm or self employed, correct? In the UK you declare your income from Portugal, but here in Portugal you don't declare anything, correct? How is your taxes aply to your income in the UK? The answer to these questions will allow a moore precise analisys of your situation.
Kind Regards
Cláudia Azevedo

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