Why use Touchdown?
Get your Portuguese NIF
Apply online for your Portugal NIF with Touchdown. Normally, you need to be present in a Portuguese government office to collect your NIF. With Touchdown's online power of attorney, our team will go there on your behalf.
€100
one time
- Online application
- Finanças password
- Power of attorney
- Dedicated Touchdown Lawyer
Purchase NIF
What is a NIF?
A NIF is a Portuguese Fiscal Number. A NIF essential for moving to or doing business in Portugal: establishing your tax profile, allowing you to open a bank account, sign leases, set up utilities and do business in Portugal.
One day turnaround,
with Touchdown
Requirements
A copy of an ID document (ID card, Passport or Residence Permit)
Proof of address (Any country)
Residence Permit (if living in a country other than your country of citizenship)
Get your Portuguese NIF in four simple steps
We make navigating bureaucracy easy. Here's an overview of how to get your Portuguese NIF with Touchdown.
1
Checkout securely with Stripe
1 minute
Purchase Touchdown's NIF service online using your preferred payment method. You can pay securely with your credit or debit card, bank transfer and other payment methods.
2
Prepare your documents
5 minutes
We'll reach out to you to electronically submit the required documents: a copy of an ID document and proof of address in any country.
3
Get your documents verified
5 minutes
Our in-house legal team will immediately review your documents and provide guidance on their suitability. We'll then prepare a power of attorney document that allows us to represent you in Portugal, which you'll sign electronically.
4
Await your NIF
Typically 24 hours
We'll get to work to secure your NIF. The turnaround times may vary, as the processing time is dictated by the Portuguese Tax Office. Our responsive team will keep you updated during the entire process.
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We understand that every move is different
Our team has lived the complexities that come with setting up a totally new base: from chasing down legal teams to arranging housing in a foreign country.
We've built Touchdown to change this. A service where transparency, visibility and control are prioritised, and technology is balanced with responsive legal expertise.
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We're a registered Portuguese law firm, you have a direct line into a team of world-class lawyers.
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Hundreds of customers have secured their NIF with Touchdown.
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Your most common questions, answered
More questions to ask? Reach out to our responsive team.
A Portuguese NIF (also known as Número de Identificação Fiscal in Portuguese) is Portugal's taxpayer number: an essential if you plan to live in Portugal. It's a key requirement for opening bank accounts, signing leases and managing taxes. You'll need a NIF for all legal and financial activities in Portugal.
You'll need a NIF for all legal and financial matters in Portugal. It's essential for doing basic tasks like opening a bank account, signing rental contracts, purchasing property, paying taxes and registering for utilities. Whether you're a resident or a non-resident, a NIF is required for any interaction with the Portuguese financial and legal system.
Once you submit the required documents to Touchdown, we’ll get to work on processing your NIF. With our priority appointments, we strive to get NIFs back within 24 hours. The process is sometimes out of our hands, and if we don’t get your NIF back within 7 working days, we'll provide you with a full refund.
A NIF is a Portuguese Fiscal Number. A NIF essential for moving to or doing business in Portugal: establishing your tax profile, allowing you to open a bank account, sign leases, set up utilities and do business in Portugal.
Getting a NIF in Portugal as a US citizen is the same process as anywhere else. You can even apply without a Portuguese address, using your US address. Touchdown makes it easy to apply for a NIF in Portugal. Once you purchase the NIF service, we'll reach out to you to submit the required documents electronically. We'll verify these documents, ask you to sign a power of attorney document and we'll apply on your behalf.
Information: Full name, marital status, passport number and validity date, place of birth, nationality and address. Documents: Copy of passport (including the signature page), proof of address (showing your full name), residence permit (if residing in a country different from the one of your passport)
Touchdown is Portugal's leading relocation platform; backed by a veteran team of Portuguese lawyers. Think of Touchdown as both your relocation companion and personal legal team - everything you need to setup and thrive in your new home integrated into a single, simple to use platform. From visa and residency support, tax and business setup, to navigating life after you land, our team supports you every step of the way.
Touchdown was founded by product operators and veteran Portuguese lawyers. Our team blends years of experience building billion dollar software products and the experience of having helped hundreds of expats make Portugal their base. Two of Touchdown's founding partners are licensed and accredited Portuguese lawyers. You can read more about Touchdown and our team on our About Page.
