Portuguese accounting in English. Transform your business experience in Portugal.












We've invested in tools that make accounting simple, accessible and efficient.
View your financial status anytime, anywhere. Access documents, track outstanding tasks, and see what invoices are missing - all in one organized dashboard.
Snap a photo with your phone, forward an email, or upload directly. Multiple ways to submit expenses means you'll never lose track of deductible costs.
Never miss a deadline. Our interactive checklist shows exactly what you need to do each month, with the ability to comment and attach documents directly.
All your important documents in one secure place - registration certificates, financial reports, VAT declarations, and government filings instantly accessible.
Get answers fast with built-in messaging. No more searching through email threads - your entire conversation history with our team in one place.
Our exclusive tool monitors Portuguese Tax Authority and Social Security systems, alerting you to missing payments or issues before they become problems.
Monthly bookkeeping, VAT declarations, and annual filings — managed in English for foreign-owned businesses in Portugal.
Company registration and setup in Portugal, from structure selection through to Social Security activation.
Tax registration, IRS returns, and NHR/IFICI support for foreign residents and international professionals.
Monthly payroll processing, Social Security filings, and employment documentation for your team in Portugal.
Financial reporting, regular business reviews, and one-to-one advisory consultations for business owners.
An English-speaking accounting firm with offices in Lisbon and Lagos, serving international clients across Portugal.
Elevate Accounting was founded by an American entrepreneur who wanted a business accounting firm that felt like the best in class firms who supported his businesses in the US. Those implementing international best practices, using technology to make things easier, and that he could communicate with easily in English.
Elevate brings together Portuguese Certified Accountants (Contabilistas Certificados) with Client Success Managers whose focus is keeping every client well-informed and on track. Client communications are in English. Filings, declarations, and government interactions are handled in Portuguese.
We have offices in Lisbon and Lagos. The majority of our client work is carried out remotely, which means we work effectively with clients across Portugal and internationally.
Wondering what it's like to work with Elevate? Our clients share their experiences on Google - from smooth transitions to responsive service adn expert guidance navigating Portugese accounting.
Av. Tomás Ribeiro 47B
Our Lisbon office serves international clients across the city and wider region.
R. Gomes Vinagre 14 4b
Our Lagos office supports the Algarve's international business and expat community.
Remote consultation
We support clients across the Eastern Algarve, including Faro, Tavira, and Albufeira.
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