What’s The Cheapest Way to Get a Portuguese NIF?

/ Last Updated: September 8, 2023 / No Comments

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If you’ve found out that you need a Portuguese NIF number, something you’ll need if you’re moving to Portugal or buying property here, you’re probably wondering: what’s the cheapest service for getting a NIF?

If you’re resident in a non-EU/EEA country (like the USA or UK, for example) you’ll typically need to use a company or law firm to obtain your NIF number on your behalf. A quick Google shows lots of different companies and law firms, and some have prices and some don’t, which makes it difficult to compare. Prices do not include VAT and this varies depending on where you’re applying from. 

Cost
Turnaround
€74.25 with code PORTUGALIST25
3-10 days
€80
14 Days
€87 (with code PORTUGALIST)
3 Days
€89
5 Days
NIFPortugal.com
€89
3-5 Business Days
Lisbob
€89
3 Days
NIFOnline.pt
€99
No timeframe given
$140 (around €133)
1 Week
GetNIFPortugal.com
€350
2-3 Weeks

Of course, non-EU/EEA resident don’t need to use a law firm of company to get their NIFs. They need a fiscal representative, but this could be a family member or friend who’s resident in Portugal.

According to Kathleen Lo, co-founder of Bordr: “All non-EU residents need a fiscal representative to apply for a NIF on their behalf. Your fiscal representative does not necessarily need to be a lawyer, but they do need to be a Portuguese tax resident and a Portuguese permanent resident or citizen. If you have a trusted friend or know someone in Portugal who is willing to take on the responsibility, they can absolutely be your fiscal representative.”

Most people moving to Portugal or buying a second home here don’t know anyone they could ask to be their fiscal representative and so typically have to use a lawyer or company instead.

Want to know more about Portugal’s fiscal number? Check our our in-depth guide to the NIF with tips on how to get one.

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James Cave is the founder of Portugalist and the author of the bestselling book, Moving to Portugal Made Simple. He has visited just about every part of Portugal, including Madeira and all nine islands of the Azores, and lived in several parts of Portugal including Lisbon, the Algarve, and Northern Portugal.

You can contact James by emailing james@portugalist.com or via the site's contact form. This article includes a contribution from Kathleen Lo, co-founder of Bordr.io.

Originally published: January 2023 & Last Updated: September 8, 2023.

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