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Comprehensive Guide: Establishing a Subsidiary in Portugal for UK Businesses

Expanding your UK business into Portugal offers strategic advantages, especially in the post-Brexit landscape. With access to the European Single Market, attractive tax incentives, and a highly skilled workforce, Portugal is an ideal destination for international growth. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you establish and maintain a successful subsidiary in Portugal.

Vaishali March 26, 2025
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Should Your Business Buy Real Estate? A Strategic Guide for Business Owners in Portugal

For many business owners, purchasing real estate through their company can be a strategic and rewarding investment. Whether for operational expansion, wealth-building, or employee benefits, owning property offers businesses greater control, financial stability, and long-term growth potential. In Portugal, the combination of tax advantages, asset appreciation, and flexible use cases makes real estate an attractive

Vaishali March 16, 2025
The Benefits of Purchasing or Leasing a Car Through Your Portuguese Business
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The Benefits of Purchasing or Leasing a Car Through Your Portuguese Business

A common question that we receive here at Elevate is about buying a car through their Portuguese LDA versus buying a car using their personal funds (outside of the business).  For this example we’re assuming readers are looking for a “normal” 5 passenger car, not a specialized commercial vehicle. Additionally, there are benefits that come

Vaishali December 16, 2024
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How to Add Your Email and Phone to the Tax Portal So You Don’t Get Locked Out

If you ever get locked out of your Portuguese tax account, having your email and phone number on file can make all the difference. With these details registered, you can reset your password instantly via email instead of waiting weeks for a reset code to arrive by mail—which is sent to your legal address and

Vaishali November 14, 2024
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Should You Set Up A Company In Portugal?

If you are considering starting a business in Portugal, you should know that it can be more complex and costly than in the US or UK.  Creating an LLC in the US or a Ltd in the UK is cheap, easy, and requires relatively minimal maintenance. A Portugal limited liability company (called an LDA) is

Vaishali October 20, 2024
Navigating Portuguese VAT Rates for Restaurants in Porto
Bookkeeping

Navigating Portuguese VAT Rates for Restaurants in Porto

Operating a restaurant in Porto presents unique challenges, particularly for expat business owners. Understanding and correctly applying VAT (IVA) rates is vital for compliance and maximizing profitability. At Elevate Accounting, we help you navigate these complexities, ensuring your business succeeds. It is very important to review the system you use to manage your restaurant to

Vaishali September 24, 2024
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Navigating Portuguese VAT Rates for Restaurants in Lisbon

Running a restaurant in Lisbon comes with unique challenges, especially for expat business owners. Understanding and applying the correct VAT (IVA) rates is crucial for compliance and profitability. Entering the wrong VAT information into your Point of Sale system is an easy (and common) error to make, and it can cost you thousands of dollars

Vaishali September 17, 2024
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Navigating Portuguese VAT Rates for Restaurants: What Business Owners Need to Know

Running a restaurant in Portugal comes with its own set of challenges, especially for expat business owners. One critical area is understanding the VAT (IVA) rates applied to different services and products. At Elevate Accounting, we aim to simplify these complexities, ensuring your business remains compliant while maximizing your after-tax profits. It is absolutely critical

Vaishali September 10, 2024
Do I Need to Add My NIF to Purchases in Porto?
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Do I Need to Add My NIF to Purchases in Porto?

Launching a business in Porto is an exciting opportunity for expat entrepreneurs. However, managing Portuguese bureaucracy is crucial to your business success. One essential task is ensuring that your NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) also called an NIPC (Número de Identificação de Pessoa Colectiva) is included on all business purchases. This article explains the importance

Vaishali September 2, 2024
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Why You Need to Add Your VAT Number on Every Purchase in Lisbon

For expat entrepreneurs starting businesses in Lisbon, understanding and managing Portuguese tax obligations is essential. A key aspect is ensuring that your NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) also called your NIPC (Número de Identificação de Pessoa Colectiva) is included in all business purchases. This article highlights the importance of this practice and how it can

Vaishali August 26, 2024

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