🇵🇹 Business Structures in Portugal
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Portugal. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Private Limited Company (Lda)
Sociedade por Quotas
Min. 1 shareholder
€1 (legally — practical minimum €1,000–5,000 for credibility)
2–5 business days
Digital nomads and remote workers establishing an EU companyFounders seeking the IFICI personal tax regimeSmall and medium enterprises targeting the Portuguese or EU market
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Public Limited Company (SA)
Sociedade Anonima
Min. 5 shareholders
€50,000
1–3 weeks
Companies planning a public listing on Euronext LisbonLarger businesses requiring share transferabilityJoint ventures between multiple institutional partners
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