Business
Company in Portugal (Mainland)
Business Ranking scores, setup and annual cost.
Business scores
| Criterion | Value |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | undefined |
| Exit / distribution | undefined |
| Ease of setup | — |
| Banking | — |
| Labour / payroll | — |
| Reputation | — |
| Admin / e-gov | — |
| Holding | — |
| CFC (if you reside here) | — — |
| Enforcement / substance | — — |
Scores 0–10: higher = more favourable for that criterion in the model (CFC reading: high score = weak/no CFC if you are tax-resident here).
Cost of operating
Band: Moderate
- Setup (USD): $400–6000
- Annual (USD): $1500–4500
Empresa na Hora / Online ~€360 state fee; lawyer/foreigner packages often €1.3–5.5k. The real recurring line is a certified accountant (~€100–300/month). Realistic year-one for a lean LDA: a few thousand euros. Cheaper than a Dubai free zone, pricier than Estonia/Wyoming once mandatory accounting is counted.
USD ranges for a lean structure. Sources listed below.
Sources (cost)
- https://helvetios.com/company-registration-cost-2026-where-to-set-up-a-company/
- https://www.askportugal.com/guides/business/open-a-company-in-portugal
- https://www.libertymundo.com/incorporate-in-portugal/