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NIF (Portuguese tax ID number)

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Get Your NIF online

The Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF) is a unique identifier assigned to individuals and entities for tax purposes in Portugal. Whether you are a resident, non-resident, or a business entity operating in Portugal, the NIF is essential for various financial transactions and legal obligations.

When applying for a resident visa, you will need to meet several requirements. The NIF is the first step and the starting point in the process. It will allow you to get other requirements on the list such as open a bank account and rent a property.

 

Different requirements depending on where you are from:
 

– As a non EU citizen, you may be required to have a fiscal representative. The fiscal representative will act as the link between you and the Finanças (Tax Authority) and will be responsible for receiving all the official correspondence in your behalf and notify you to make sure your tax obligations are up to date.

PORTUGAL WIZARD will be your fiscal representative. Your will obtain your NIF online and stress free. It’s easy, convenient and it’s one less thing you need to worry about on the, sometimes, overwhelming process of moving. The process is easy and totally online.

Our services include the POA (Power of Attorney) required, and the access code to your private area in the Finanças (tax office) website with which you can manage all your fiscal obligations online. The fiscal representation will be valid for 1 year, in which you will have enough time to change you fiscal status according with your resident situation.

  • Useful and convenient.

  • Quick. Receive your NIF in 3 days.

  • Documents/ Signature certified by a Portuguese lawyer.

Required Documents:

FAQs

How long will it take to get my NIF?

With Portugal Wizard you will have your NIF in 2 working days, after signing the POA.

What documents do I need to obtain a NIF?

We will need a copy of your passport, a proof of your current legal address (utility bill, bank extract, etc.), a POA allowing Portugal Wizard to obtain your NIF and be your representative (provided by us) and a letter addressed to the tax office appointing Portugal Wizard as your fiscal representative (also provided by us).

Is my NIF temporary?

No. Your NIF will be permanent. A NIF is for life, so even if you leave the country for good, the NIF will always be valid and you can’t cancel it.

Will Portugal Wizard charge me annually for the fiscal representation?

No. Our fee is a one time fee that will grant you a NIF online and a 1 year fiscal representation. After 1 year, we will change the status of your NIF representative to yourself.

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