Accounting Services in Portugal for Expats and Foreign Business Owners

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

OCC Registered

English-Speaking Team

Offices in Lisbon & Lagos

5-stars Google Reviews

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Paperless & Driven by Technology

We've invested in tools that make accounting simple, accessible and efficient.

24/7 Client Portal Access

View your financial status anytime, anywhere. Access documents, track outstanding tasks, and see what invoices are missing - all in one organized dashboard.

Instant Invoice Submission

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.

Smart Task Management

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.

Organized Document Library

All your important documents in one secure place - registration certificates, financial reports, VAT declarations, and government filings instantly accessible.

Direct Team Communication

Get answers fast with built-in messaging. No more searching through email threads - your entire conversation history with our team in one place.

Automated Compliance Monitoring

Our exclusive tool monitors Portuguese Tax Authority and Social Security systems, alerting you to missing payments or issues before they become problems.

Accounting Services Built for International Entrepreneurs

Bookkeeping

Monthly bookkeeping, VAT declarations, and annual filings — managed in English for foreign-owned businesses in Portugal.

Business Formation

Company registration and setup in Portugal, from structure selection through to Social Security activation.

Expat Accounting

Tax registration, IRS returns, and NHR/IFICI support for foreign residents and international professionals.

Payroll & HR

Monthly payroll processing, Social Security filings, and employment documentation for your team in Portugal.

Advisory

Financial reporting, regular business reviews, and one-to-one advisory consultations for business owners.

English-Speaking Accountant in Portugal

An English-speaking accounting firm with offices in Lisbon and Lagos, serving international clients across Portugal.

What Working with Elevate Looks Like

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.

Don't just take our word for it

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.

We Have Offices Across Portugal

Lisbon

Av. Tomás Ribeiro 47B

Our Lisbon office serves international clients across the city and wider region.

Lagos & Algarve

R. Gomes Vinagre 14 4b

Our Lagos office supports the Algarve's international business and expat community.

Porto

Remote consultation

R. Gomes Vinagre 14 4b

Faro

Remote consultation

We support clients across the Eastern Algarve, including Faro, Tavira, and Albufeira.

Essential Guides

The Benefits of Purchasing or Leasing a Car Through Your Portuguese Business

VAT in Portugal – What Every Owner Needs to Know

What to do if You Don’t Have Your Password to Portugal’s Finance Website (Portal das Finanças)