Portuguese NIF (Fiscal Number)
Get your Portuguese NIF (Fiscal Number) online typically within 24 hours: ensure you’re ready to start your journey in Portugal.
€100
one time
What's included?
Online application
Power of attorney
Email support
Finanças password
Management dashboard
A NIF is essential for moving to or doing business in Portugal. Normally, you need to be present in a Portuguese government office to apply. With Touchdown’s online power of attorney, we’ll go there on your behalf, saving you time and having to be in Portugal.
Everything in one place
Touchdown's process is organised and simple: submit your documents and receive your NIF certificate in one platform.
Lighting fast
Touchdown returns your NIF typically within 24 hours. We guarantee your NIF for you within 5 days: we’ll give you a full refund if it takes longer.
Real lawyers
We understand that trust and credibility matter: that's why our lawyers are bar-certified tax attorneys in Portugal.
Requirements
Valid passport or national ID (for EU citizens)
Proof of address
Residence Permit (if living in a country other than your country of citizenship)
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Submit your documents
You'll submit onboarding documents: your proof of identity and proof of address
Await processing
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We've helped hundreds of customers secure their Portuguese Fiscal Number (NIF).
Best NIF service I've come across.
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Touchdown was a lifesaver for my move from Italy to Portugal as I don’t speak “bureaucracy”. They helped me getting my NIF and it was smooth and simple thanks to their AI-powered system that breaks down Portugal’s complex bureaucracy. It’s clearly built by people who get what digital nomads need—no...
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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 a NIF back within 5 days, we’ll provide you with a full refund.
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 offers four core solutions: NHR setup, freelancer setup, company incorporation and visas. Think of Touchdown as your relocation companion - everything you need to setup and thrive in your new base integrated into a single, simple to use platform. From initial planning and visas, to tax advisory and accounting, to navigating life after you land, our platform 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.
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