- Entity type
- Sociedade por Quotas (Lda)
- Corporate tax
- ~19% standard, reduced rate for SMEs on first €50k
- Setup cost from
- $1,000
- Setup time
- 1–5 days
- Minimum capital
- €1 per partner
- Local director
- Not required
- Remote formation
- Visit usually needed
- Residency visa
- Possible
- Banking
- Moderate
Best for: Founders relocating to Portugal on a D2 or digital-nomad visa.
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