Set up your Sociedade por Quotas (Lda.) in Portugal with expert legal support. We handle the paperwork, you focus on your business.
Your future LDA
NIPC Assigned
Your company is now legally registered at the Portuguese Commercial Registry.
The most popular business structure in Portugal for small and medium enterprises.
Partners' personal assets are protected. Liability is limited to the share capital contributed to the company.
No large capital requirement. The legal minimum is just €1 per partner, though we recommend €5,000+ for credibility.
Can be formed by a single person (Unipessoal Lda.) or multiple partners. Partners can be individuals or companies.
Any nationality can form an Lda. in Portugal. Non-residents just need a Portuguese NIF and a fiscal representative.
We support both structures. Choose what works best for your situation.
Partners are individual persons who hold quotas (shares) directly in their name. Simpler structure, easier compliance.
A corporate entity (from anywhere in the world) holds quotas in the Portuguese Lda. Ideal for international structures.
Four simple steps to your new Portuguese company.
Complete our guided registration form with your company details, partner information, and business activity.
A licensed Portuguese lawyer reviews your application, prepares the Articles of Association, and contacts you.
Your lawyer files the incorporation at the Portuguese Commercial Registry (Conservatoria do Registo Comercial).
Receive your NIPC, Certidao Permanente, and tax registration. Your Lda. is ready to operate!
Prepare these items before starting your registration. Don't worry if you're missing something — our lawyers can guide you.
No hidden fees. Choose the package that fits your needs.
Pre-approved articles
Custom articles + full support
Fastest registration
Government fees: €220 (pre-approved articles) or €360 (custom articles). Prices exclude VAT where applicable.
Yes. Any nationality can form an Lda. in Portugal. You do not need to be a Portuguese resident. Non-EU citizens will need a fiscal representative in Portugal and must obtain a Portuguese NIF (tax identification number) before incorporation. We can help arrange both.
The legal minimum is just €1 per partner. However, we recommend a minimum of €5,000 for credibility with banks, suppliers, and potential business partners. The capital must be deposited in a bank account and transferred to the company within one year of incorporation.
Standard registration takes 2-4 weeks from submission of all required documents. With our Express package using the Empresa na Hora (Company on the Spot) service, your company can be registered in as little as 24-48 hours, subject to availability.
Yes, every Portuguese company must have a registered office (sede social) in Portugal. If you don't have a physical address, we can arrange a virtual office for approximately €50/month, which includes a business address, mail handling, and a local phone number.
A standard Lda. has two or more partners. A Unipessoal Lda. is a single-member limited company with just one shareholder. Both offer the same limited liability protection. The Unipessoal Lda. name must include "Unipessoal" in its designation.
Yes, every Portuguese company is legally required to have a Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) from the start of activity. The accountant handles all tax filings, accounting records, and annual reports. If you don't have one, we can refer you to a trusted professional.
Absolutely. A foreign holding company can own 100% of a Portuguese Lda. You'll need the holding company's incorporation documents, a board resolution authorizing the investment, and a power of attorney for the representative. All foreign documents require an apostille and certified Portuguese translation.
The standard corporate income tax (IRC) rate is 20%. SMEs benefit from a reduced 16% rate on the first €50,000 of taxable income. Additionally, there are municipal surcharges (up to 1.5%) and state surcharges on higher income brackets. Dividends distributed to individual shareholders are taxed at a 28% flat rate.
The RCBE (Registo Central do Beneficiario Efetivo) is Portugal's Central Beneficial Ownership Register. All Portuguese companies must declare their ultimate beneficial owners within 30 days of incorporation, update within 30 days of any change, and confirm annually by July 15. We handle this filing as part of our service.
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