The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is the tax number you need to bank, rent, buy, or set up a company in Portugal. Carreh arranges it remotely — including fiscal representation where required — with a fixed fee confirmed before you pay.
No flights, no tax-office queues. We handle everything from your passport and proof of address.
Non-EU resident? We provide compliant fiscal representation so your application goes through cleanly.
Choose your speed — Express prioritises your file when you're on a deadline.
Bank account, lease, property, phone, company — your NIF unlocks daily life in Portugal.
Handled by people who file these every week — not a generic form that disappears into a void.
Documents uploaded to an encrypted form; email updates until your number is in your hands.
Standard: 2–10 business days · Express: 1–5 business days (priority handling). Timelines depend on the tax office, but we keep you posted at each step.
Pick Standard or Express, pay online, then upload a passport or national ID and proof of address through a secure form.
We draw up a simple power of attorney so we can act for you at Finanças, and — for non-EU residents — provide the required fiscal representative.
Your NIF is requested directly with the Portuguese tax authority (Portal das Finanças / e-balcão) by our team.
Your official tax number is issued and sent to you — ready to open a bank account, sign a lease or start a company.
That's usually everything. We confirm exactly what's needed for your situation right after you order.
A branded receipt and invoice arrive by email the moment you pay.
A private, encrypted form for your passport and proof of address — no risky email attachments.
We email you when your representation is ready, when we file, and when your NIF is issued.
Have a Carreh account? Follow the status and download your NIF document from your dashboard.
Choose Standard or Express, add a few details, and pay securely online — your Portuguese tax number, sorted without leaving home.
The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is Portugal's tax identification number. You need it to open a bank account, sign a lease, buy property, get a phone or utility contract, work or freelance, and to set up a company.
Yes — we arrange it 100% remotely from your passport and proof of address, including fiscal representation where required for non-residents. You never need to travel.
If your tax address is outside the EU/EEA, a fiscal representative is required to obtain and hold a NIF. We provide compliant fiscal representation as part of the service so your application is accepted.
Standard (€1,150) is the normal route, typically 2–10 business days. Express (€1,550) prioritises your file for the fastest possible turnaround, typically 1–5 business days — ideal when a bank or landlord is waiting.
Standard is usually 2–10 business days and Express 1–5 business days, depending on documentation and the tax office. We confirm the expected timeline and keep you updated at each step.
A clear copy of your passport or national ID and a recent proof of address (utility bill or bank statement, under 3 months). For non-EU residents we also prepare a simple power of attorney for the fiscal representation.
Yes — your NIF is a permanent number that stays with you for life. It doesn't expire, though if your circumstances change (e.g. you become resident) the representation arrangement may need updating.
Absolutely — that's exactly what most clients use it for. Your NIF is the prerequisite for a Portuguese bank account, a rental or purchase contract, and company formation.
Carreh assists with the preparation and submission of NIF applications and arranges fiscal representation where required. Final issuance rests with the Portuguese tax authority.