This Tax Identification Number is indispensable to carry out a series of activities such as working, renting or buying a property, buying a car, and opening a bank account.
The NIF can be processed by any person, regardless of their legal status in the country.
In Hola Portugal, we help you to process your NIF in a simple way and a few steps.
What is included in the service
- Your definitive Portuguese Tax Identification Number, issued by the Tax Authority, in PDF.
- Fiscal representation for an indefinite period.
- Registration in the Finance Portal and sending of Fiscal Code (access password).
Requirements
- Valid passport of any nationality (or ID for European citizens).
- Proof of address outside Portugal. See which documents are accepted.
- Children under 18 years of age: additionally it is necessary to present the birth certificate of the child, and passport of one of the parents.
How is the process
- Step 1: Make the NIF service payment
- Step 2: Complete the form and attach the requested documents.
- Step 3: Sign the digital document that we will send you by e-mail.
- Step 4: In approximately 5-10 business days, you will receive your NIF by e-mail along with a guide.
- Step 5: After approximately 2 weeks we will send you your password to access the finance portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of questions that you are probably asking yourself
It is the Portuguese Tax Identification Number, necessary for any economic activity.
This number is required for residents and non-residents who wish to work, purchase a property, or car, open a company, or, even a bank account in Portugal.
The service of obtaining a Tax ID number includes the management before the Tax Authority, the designation of a tax representative for an indefinite period, the delivery of the access key to the Finance Portal, and a free guide for first taxpayers.
Yes, you can process your NIF with Hola Portugal from anywhere, either before arriving in Portugal or once you are in the country.
No.
To obtain a NIF with fiscal representative, you can only put a foreign fiscal domicile.
Then, you will be able to change your fiscal domicile with a voucher, as we explain in the guide that we will give you together with the NIF.
Once we have all the customer’s documentation and place the order, each NIF usually takes 5 to 10 business days to be issued by the Tax Authority.
Hola Portugal acts as an intermediary to connect you with a licensed lawyer in Portugal, who will be your tax representative.
No.
The NIF is permanent and has no expiration date.
Yes.
In this case, it will be necessary to send a copy of the minor’s passport, passport of one of the parents, and proof of address.