Open a company in Portugal — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about company formation in Portugal. Fees, timeline, VAT rates, required documents, and invoicing compliance.

Key Facts

Capital city: Lisbon
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Standard VAT: 23%
Reduced VAT: 13%
Min. share capital: €1 (Unipessoal LDA)
Formation time: 5–14 days
Formation fee: €200–600

Available Company Types

LDA
Unipessoal LDA
SA

E-Invoicing Format

PEPPOL / SAF-T (mandatory)

Required Invoice Fields in Portugal

These fields are mandatory on every compliant invoice.

NIPC number

Buyer VAT ID

Seller VAT ID

Invoice date

Line items

SAF-T data

Source: Portugal tax authority

VAT Reverse-Charge for Portugal

When selling B2B cross-border from or to Portugal, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. Atlas-EU detects this automatically.

Threshold: B2B cross-border within EU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum share capital for a company in Portugal?

The minimum share capital in Portugal is €1 (Unipessoal LDA).

How long does it take to register a company in Portugal?

Company formation in Portugal typically takes 5–14 days.

What is the VAT rate in Portugal?

The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%. The reduced rate is 13%.

Not covered in this guide: Actual company registration filing (we provide guidance, not filing services); bank account/EMI integration; tax return filing; payroll/HR.