Help to register to NIF, Tax and NHR

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Member since 27 November 2020

caligiuMember27 November 2020 08:30:50

Hi I am moving to Portugal in January as an employed computer engineer.
I will need to get a NIF, enroll into tax and apply for NHR status. I was proposed a lawyer that asked 1500 euros for these services. That looks very expensive to me so I wonder if any of you knows a lawyer trustable and a bit more reasonable in term of price. Or I would also appreciate if you think that this is a realistic price in Portugal for these services.
Thanks Giulio

LMoreira New member

Member since 04 November 2020

LMoreiraNew member27 November 2020 12:06:24

Je peux vous aider. Je parle français et portugais.
Vraiment trop cher.
Vous allez habiter où au Portugal?

caligiu Member

Member since 27 November 2020

caligiuMember27 November 2020 13:01:08

Bonjour,
Merci je vais vivre a Lisbon

rbellia New member

Member since 07 September 2020

rbelliaNew member27 November 2020 17:32:34

Hello
Not reasonable at all

Write me I’ll share name I used for tax law for a small fraction of what this lawyer is asking ~***

caligiu Member

Member since 27 November 2020

caligiuMember27 November 2020 21:48:01

Thanks

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert27 November 2020 21:57:07

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Hi,
I would also suggest this forum in Italian where there are many NHR active members who may present you solutions that they have experienced before:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=6387

There are many expats who do this NHR process alone, but it will be faster and safer to choose a good professional.

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=911492

caligiu Member

Member since 27 November 2020

caligiuMember30 November 2020 13:26:56

thanks

aliyaeffat Member

Member since 30 January 2018

aliyaeffatMember21 December 2020 11:34:28

Hi,

I am Shamim in Lisbon from India.. if u need any help please ask without any hesitate..

Whenever u vll be here in Pt, please contact me ***
C u soon

Regards

Shamim

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WilsonzMember21 December 2020 13:24:50

Hi, can I also have contact details for your lawyer?
My email is ***

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The1Fitz Member

Member since 18 July 2022

The1FitzMember22 July 2022 14:54:27

#10

@caligiu

Hi,

HERE IS HOW to get a NIF and Portuguese Bank account while still in the USA or any other country.

I am currently working on getting a D7 visa (Retirement). I have never found a Portuguese Bank that would allow a person to open an account without a NIF. NIF is somewhat like an Social Security# for the Portuguese, so Like in the USA you need one to open a bank account.

You Can Get a NIF and a Bank account While in the USA, cheaply and without a lawyer.

Get a NIF from https://www.nifonline.pt/. It costs about $80 USD. and it works! You can save a little by using coupon code "barefoot5" at checkout.

WAIT to receive your NIF Number,

Apply for a bank account online at atlantico.eu. You have to download their app from the app store and apply through the app, including uploading documents, Including your brand new NIF. Then WAIT. The final step in the process is a personal video interview with the Bank's Identity Specialists. This service is in high demand and therefore be prepared to wait and try over and over again. The ID Service is located in Portugal so they are only opened in the USA's Moring Hours (depending on your time zone). My experience was to connect to the verification service every morning as soon as I got up (7:30 EST) and then wait for a connection, you can figure that if they have not connected by about noon to 1:00pm EST they are closed in Portugal. I waited 4 days without ever connecting but "Boing" on the 5th day after about an hour I was greeted by an Id Specialist and was able to complete my application.

A couple of things to know, they needed a document that I was not prepared with and therefore I had to upload later (A completed and signed W9 from the government) which delayed the account opening by about a week. The second was the amount of the initial deposit, They require €1000 initial deposit as a wire from your REAL bank, not WISE or REVOLUT, so be prepared.

The whole process has taken the better part of 5 weeks, but your mileage may vary, so remain resolute and patient.

Disclosure: If you use the coupon code to purchase NIFOnline, You will get a discount and I will make a commission.

Good Luck

barefoot-travel.online

marmot243 Member

Member since 31 May 2022

marmot243Member22 July 2022 15:07:34

#11

Thanks for this guide. I want to explore continuing my retirement in either Ireland or Portugal.

Patrick

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