How to Get a Portuguese NIF Number (Cheap & Fast)

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🌍 Planning a move to Portugal? You’ll need a Portuguese tax number (otherwise known as a NIF)! 🇵🇹

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If you’re thinking of living, working, opening a bank account, or renting a home in Portugal, your first step is getting a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) — your Portuguese tax ID.

In this video, you’ll learn:

✅ What a NIF is and why it’s essential
✅ Three different ways to apply for one
✅ How to get your NIF online
✅ Answers to the most common NIF questions
✅ How to avoid paying for ongoing fiscal representation (if you don’t need it)

...and plenty more helpful tips along the way!

More info about the NIF can be found here: https://www.portugalist.com/nif-number-portugal/

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. What is a NIF Number (00:00:42)

3. How to get a NIF Number (00:02:02)

4. What is a Fiscal Representative (00:04:01)

5. Should I get a Fiscal Representative (00:05:59)

6. Can I get my NIF number now (00:06:26)

7. Can I get my NIF number without a Portuguese address (00:06:38)

8. Do I need to pay for fiscal representation (00:07:08)

9. Do couples need two tax numbers (00:08:16)

10. How to choose a company (00:08:32)

11. Documents you need (00:09:40)

12. Getting a NIF in person (00:10:24)

13. Things to know (00:12:37)