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Business Immigration to Portugal

Enjoy Legal Business Setup and Passport-Friendly Residency

Business immigration means entering a country by establishing a legally registered business. In Portugal, entrepreneurs can launch companies, create jobs, invest in research, and secure residency through official visa programs.

Magyar supports your entire journey from company registration to visa issuance and final legal status under the law.

The Process:

Step-by-Step Process

1. Strategy Planning & Company Registration

We assess your goals whether startup, investment, or job creation. We then register your business under Portuguese law with a tax number (NIF).

2. Investment Execution & Job Creation

We help fund venture or research projects, or hire staff to meet legal visa thresholds (e.g., ten full-time jobs).

3. V1803-0isa Application Process

This visa applies to non-EU nationals who enter Portugal through formal employment offers. For Portugal’s Golden Visa, we handle the full submission to SEF, including proof of funds and qualified investment documents. For the D2 Entrepreneur Visa, we prepare your business plan, verify your clean criminal record, and arrange private health insurance that meets SEF standards. If you’re applying through the Startup Visa track, we manage your incubator endorsement from start to finish, then file your residence request directly with SEF.

4. Biometrics, Entry, and Residency Permit

You attend a SEF appointment, submit documents, and receive your two-year permit which is renewable for three years.

5. Compliance, Renewal, and Permanent Residency

We manage deadlines, reporting, and permit renewals. After five years, you qualify for permanent residency and eventual citizenship.

Legal Requirements & Timelines

Minimum Capital

EUR 5,000 for a standard private limited company (Sociedade por Quotas); higher amounts may be required for sectors like finance, transport, or health

Local Office Lease

Compulsory for company registration, VAT activation, and SEF pre-approvals

Timeline

10 to 16 weeks from company setup to residence card, depending on SEF appointments and NIF processing

Required Documents

Passport, NIF (Tax ID), Portuguese Bank Account, Business Plan, Lease Agreement, Clean Criminal Record

Government Bodies

Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF), Instituto dos Registos e Notariado (IRN), Portuguese Tax Authority (AT), Social Security Institute

Benefits of Setting Up in Portugal

  • Full access to EU markets and visa-free Schengen travel
  • Residency leads to permanent legal status and EU citizenship
  • Business ecosystem supports innovation, tech, research, and tourism
  • Transparent legal framework with well-defined investment thresholds
  • English proficiency is high and public services are accessible

Full-Service Company Registration & Visa Handling

We launch your firm, file tax registrations, open bank accounts, and handle legal formalities under Portuguese law.

Complete Document Preparation for SEF Submission

We prepare and review business plans, legal contracts, police certificates, and financial proofs for visa types like D2, Golden Visa, or Startup.

Biometrics Appointment and Residency Setup

Our local team books SEF interviews, attends with you if needed, and ensures your permit is issued without delays.

Ongoing Support Post-Arrival

We manage renewals, company reporting, compliance, and guide you toward permanent residency or citizenship.

Legal Risk Control and Approval Guarantee

Each case passes through internal legal checks. Weak files are halted until they are fully compliant.

Direct Communication With SEF and Incubators

We maintain official links with Portuguese immigration services and certified incubators who back Startup Visa applicants. Launch My Company in Portugal Now

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but you must meet D2 criteria such as business viability, financial capacity, and project documentation.

Golden Visa requires only seven days annually. D2 and Startup visa require basic presence to maintain renewable status.

Permanent residency follows five years of legal permit renewal and a basic A2-level Portuguese test.

Yes. All visa paths allow spouse, children, and dependent family to apply concurrently or later.

No. As of October 2023, real estate investment no longer qualifies for the Golden Visa.

Ready to Build Your Business and Life in Portugal?

Magyar will handle every legal step, permit deadline, and embassy requirement.

+974 4419 6585

Office 3701 Burj Al-Mana, Al-Corniche St. Westbay,
Doha, Qatar

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