Door 05 · LDA
A Portuguese LDA, set up online in about ten days
NIPC, VAT, Social Security and articles of association, handled end to end. State fees are paid separately in EUR.
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What it is
The Portuguese LDA in plain English
An LDA is the local equivalent of a US LLC or UK Ltd. Minimum capital is 1 euro, you can be the only partner, and you do not need to live in Portugal.
People use it for European invoicing, to support a D2 visa application, to qualify for IFICI, or to have an EU base for a consulting, e-commerce or software business.
State fees
You pick the speed. We pay the State.
| Step | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|
| RNPC certificate of admissibility (name reservation) | €75, about 1 month | €150, about 5 business days |
| Commercial registry (NIPC and articles) | €220, about 1 month | €440, about 1 week |
| Total | €295 | €590 |
Our $1,190 fee is in USD. The IRN charges in EUR. We invoice the State fees separately in EUR, at the published amount, through a dedicated payment link in your portal before we lodge. The official IRN receipt is attached to your portal.
How it works
From kickoff to NIPC in about 10 business days
With both State steps on urgent, about two calendar weeks. With normal speeds, 4 to 6 weeks.
- 01
NIF and capital
Each founder needs a NIF. We open a temporary bank account for the 1 euro share capital and prepare the power of attorney. Days 1 to 3.
Your turn - 02
Name reservation
We submit up to 3 candidate names and your activity code to the RNPC. Days 3 to 8 on urgent.
- 03
Articles and notary
We draft the articles in Portuguese and English, sign at the notary on your behalf and file at the commercial registry. Days 6 to 9.
- 04
NIPC and set-up
The IRN issues the NIPC. We register for VAT and Social Security and activate the Caixa Postal. Days 8 to 14.
Requirements
What you need
- A Portuguese NIF for each founder (we can obtain it first)
- Passport copy for each founder
- Up to 3 candidate company names and your planned activity
- Founder details and a power of attorney signed in the portal
Scope
What is and is not included
Included
- NIF for each founder with 1 year of fiscal representation
- Share-capital deposit assistance at a Portuguese bank
- RNPC name reservation (certificate of admissibility), up to 3 candidate names
- Articles of association in Portuguese and English
- Notary signing in Lisbon under a power of attorney
- NIPC issuance and commercial registry filing
- VAT and Social Security registration
- Caixa Postal Digital activation, 6 months included
- Introduction to a partner accountant
- 12 months of case management
Not included
- IRN State fees, 295 to 590 euros, paid by a separate EUR link
- Notary fees, about 100 to 180 euros, settled at the notary
- Certified translations if documents are not in English or Portuguese
- Ongoing accountant fees, billed by the accountant
- Caixa Postal Digital after the first 6 months, $49.99 per month
- D2 visa and IFICI, sold separately
FAQ
Questions founders ask
What is a Portuguese LDA?
An LDA (sociedade por quotas) is Portugal's most common limited-liability company. Minimum share capital is 1 euro. It can have one or more partners and a managing partner, and corporate tax is 19%, with a reduced rate on the first 50,000 euros of profit for qualifying SMEs.
How long does it take?
About 10 business days with both State steps on the urgent option, once each founder has a NIF. With normal speeds, expect 4 to 6 weeks. The process is online. We sign at the notary on your behalf under a power of attorney.
What are the State (IRN) fees on top of $1,190?
Two steps, each normal or urgent. Certificate of admissibility at the RNPC: 75 euros normal (about 1 month) or 150 euros urgent (about 5 business days). Commercial registry: 220 euros normal (about 1 month) or 440 euros urgent (about 1 week). Total: 295 to 590 euros, paid through a separate EUR payment link. The commercial registry amounts are for the pre-approved articles. Articles drafted by the founders cost 360 euros normal or 720 euros urgent.
Does the LDA include a D2 visa?
Can I be the sole partner?
Yes. A sociedade unipessoal por quotas has one partner. The minimum capital stays at 1 euro, and you can add a partner later.
Do I need to live in Portugal?
No. Non-residents can own and manage an LDA. Each founder needs a Portuguese NIF first. If you do not have one, we obtain it first.
What about accounting and tax filings?
Not included. Every LDA needs a certified accountant (contabilista certificado). We introduce a partner accountant who bills you directly, typically 120 to 250 euros per month depending on volume.
What is the Caixa Postal Digital?
The electronic mailbox where the tax authority, Social Security and other public bodies send official notices. It is effectively mandatory for companies. We activate it and cover the first 6 months. After that it renews at $49.99 per month on the same card. We email you 14 days before the first paid charge, and you can cancel from the portal.
Can the LDA hire employees?
Yes, once registered with Social Security, which is included. Your accountant handles payroll filings.
Open door 05
Your company, registered and ready to trade
A Portuguese limited company, from NIF to NIPC.