Portugal

EU access with a friendly visa regime — including the D7 and Digital Nomad visas — and the same-day incorporation service Empresa na Hora.

Region

Europe

Capital

Lisbon

Currency

EUR

Language

Portuguese

Setup time

1–2 weeks (or 1 day via 'Empresa na Hora')

Tax

Corporate tax 21% mainland; lower in Madeira IBC

Company types

How businesses are typically structured in Portugal.

Lda. (Sociedade por Quotas)

Limited liability company; the SME default.

Best for

Most operating businesses

Capital

€1 per shareholder minimum

Liability

Limited

S.A.

Public limited company; minimum €50,000.

Best for

Larger or listed companies

Unipessoal Lda.

Single-member limited liability company.

Best for

Solo founders

Visa pathways

The most relevant options for founders, employees, investors, and long-stay residents.

D7 Visa

2 years initial, renewable, path to citizenship

Long-stay for retirees and passive-income earners.

Requirements

Passive income ≥ Portuguese minimum wage

D8 Digital Nomad Visa

1 year visa, then 2-year residence permit

Remote workers employed or contracting abroad.

Requirements

Monthly income ~€3,480+

D2 Entrepreneur Visa

2 years initial

Entrepreneurs and freelancers starting a business in Portugal.

Requirements

Business plan, investment proof

Tech Visa

2 years initial

Skilled hires of certified Portuguese tech companies.

Requirements

Employer certification + qualifying role

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