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During the company registration process, the following legal documents are included:

• Registo Central do Beneficiário Efetivo (RCBE) declaration: This is the declaration of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) and is an essential requirement for registration.

• Tax portal credentials: You will receive your tax portal credentials via physical mail. These credentials grant you access to the tax portal for managing tax-related matters.

• Company certificate: You will obtain the official certificate confirming the registration of your company.

• Company NIF: The company will be assigned a Portuguese fiscal number (NIF), which is an identification number for tax purposes.

• Articles of association: The article of association outlines the internal regulations and structure of the company.

• Minute Book: The minutes with the decision on remuneration/non-remuneration of directors is a documented record in the minute book that captures the official resolution regarding the payment or non-payment of compensation to directors.

The submission of paperwork for your company typically takes 5-10 minutes. After we gather all your necessary information, Rauva will submit the incorporation file within 24 hours to the Portuguese government. The overall timeline will then depend on the processing time of the Commercial Registry Office (Conservatória de Registo Comercial).

The authorities typically take between 9 to 20 working days to approve a new business. The approval time can vary depending on factors such as the allocated government agent and the validity of the documents provided. Additionally, if your chosen company name is denied, it will require additional time to complete the registration process.

Registered Address Requirement: When registering a company in Portugal, it is mandatory to provide a Portuguese address as the registered address. This address is used for legal and administrative purposes and must be a physical location within the country.
Enjoy the following benefits of a virtual address:

• Flexibility and Mobility: A virtual address allows businesses to establish a registered address in Portugal without the need for a physical office space. This is particularly beneficial for companies that operate remotely or have a mobile workforce, as they can maintain a presence in Portugal without the limitations of a fixed location.

• Professional Image: Having a prestigious or centrally-located address in Portugal can enhance the professional image of the company. It demonstrates credibility and stability to clients, partners, and stakeholders, even if the business does not have a physical office in the specific location.

• Privacy and Security: Using a virtual address helps protect the privacy of business owners and directors. Instead of using their personal home addresses, which may not be suitable for public disclosure, a virtual address allows them to maintain confidentiality while meeting the requirement of a registered address.

• Mail Handling and Forwarding: With a virtual address service in Portugal, companies can receive their mail at the virtual address. The service provider will handle the mail, either forwarding it to the company's designated address or scanning and sending it electronically. This ensures that important documents and correspondence are received promptly and efficiently.

• Market Expansion: For companies looking to expand their operations into different regions of Portugal, a virtual address enables them to establish a presence in specific locations without the need to lease or buy physical office spaces. It allows businesses to target local markets, build credibility, and cater to local customers effectively.

By utilizing a virtual address in Portugal, companies can meet legal requirements, maintain privacy, project a professional image, and operate flexibly and efficiently, even without a physical office presence in the country. The virtual address service in Portugal is available with Rauva.

Tax representation in Portugal is required when you are not yet registered in the Portuguese tax system and need assistance with tax-related matters. If you are tax resident in Portugal or within the EU, you don't need a tax representative. However, if you are not, the tax authority requires you to have a representative from Portugal to act on your behalf. This representative will handle your tax-related issues and will be registered in the tax system together with your information. Need a tax representative? We have you covered!

The Share capital shall be entirely deposited on Rauva’s business account by the end of the fiscal year for both Sociedade por Quotas and Sociedade Unipessoal por Quotas.