Ready made companies in Portugal
A welcoming EU economy popular with founders, technology businesses and investors. Buy a pre-registered, never-traded Portugal shelf company and take ownership without waiting for a new incorporation.
- Never traded
- Clean records
- Full document pack
- KYC-compliant transfer
Portugal: key facts
| Company type | Lda (private limited company) |
| Region | Europe · EU member state |
| Availability | New and aged, subject to stock |
| History | Never traded, no liabilities |
| Price | On request, fixed in writing |
Why buy a shelf company in Portugal?
A welcoming EU economy popular with founders, technology businesses and investors.
Our Portugal ready made companies were incorporated in advance and kept dormant. They have never traded, carry no debts or contracts, and have been kept in good standing, so ownership can pass to you as soon as due diligence is complete.
At transfer you can change the company name, appoint your own directors, move the registered office and adopt the business activity you need.
Well suited to
- Technology and remote-first businesses
- Tourism and property
- Trade with Portuguese-speaking markets
Good to know: Foreign shareholders and directors need a Portuguese tax number (NIF) before the transfer is registered. We explain the practical steps and costs before you commit.
Your Portugal company document pack
- Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents
- Share transfer documents and new share certificates
- Updated statutory registers of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners
- Board and shareholder resolutions for the change of ownership and officers
- Written non-trading confirmation: no activity, no debts, no liabilities
- Register filings made for you, with proof of filing
Popular add-ons in Portugal
- Registered office address
- Local director or company secretary where required
- Change of company name
- Apostilled document set
- Tax and VAT registration support
- Bank and payment account introductions
How the Portugal transfer works
Free consultation
Tell us your goals, timeline and preferred country. We suggest suitable jurisdictions and company ages.
Choose your company
We send a current list of available companies with incorporation dates, plus a written quotation.
Due diligence
We verify identity, address and source of funds for every owner and director, as the law requires.
Agreement and payment
You sign the sale agreement. Nothing is payable until you have accepted the quotation in writing.
Transfer of ownership
Shares and directorships are transferred, and the public register is updated in your name.
Handover and aftercare
You receive the full document pack. We stay on hand for banking, VAT, addresses and annual filings.
Portugal shelf companies: common questions
How quickly can I own a Portugal shelf company?
Once due diligence is complete, the transfer itself usually takes days. The exact timing depends on registry, notary or agent steps in Portugal. Foreign shareholders and directors need a Portuguese tax number (NIF) before the transfer is registered.
Are your Portugal companies really clean?
Yes. Each company has been dormant since incorporation. You receive written confirmation that it has never traded and has no debts or liabilities, and you can check it on the official register.
Can a non-resident buy a company in Portugal?
In most cases yes. Where Portugal requires a local director, secretary, agent or address, we can arrange it and include it in your quotation.
Can I rename the company?
Yes. A change of name is normally filed together with the transfer, along with new directors, shareholders and registered office.
Will the Portugal company have a bank account?
Not as standard. Banks open accounts for the new owners after their own checks. We advise on realistic banking options for your activity and can support the application.
How much does a Portugal ready made company cost?
Price on request. It depends on the age of the company and the services you add. You receive a fixed written quotation before any payment.
What about tax?
Tax depends on where the company is managed and what it does, not only on registration in Portugal. We give general guidance only. Please take advice from a qualified tax adviser.
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Check Portugal availability today
Tell us the company age and timeline you need in Portugal. We reply with current stock and a written quotation.