NIF stands for Número de Identificação Fiscal, and is the Portugal taxpayer ID, and is needed for every procedure you need to do in Portugal, from opening a bank account to signing up for insurance policies, or renting an apartment.

How long will it take to get my NIF ?

Usually, it takes around 7 days between ordering and receiving it but you need to take into account that it can take longer if the Portugal Tax Office is experiencing delays.

Does the NIF have an expiry date ?

Your NIF doesn’t have an expiry date, it is issued to you for life

What if I lose my official document containing the NIF ?

In case you lose your official document, you will need to start a process to signal your loss, and then ask for a renewal of the document to the Portugal Tax Office.

How does fiscal representation work ?

Anchorless links you to a Portugal fiscal representative, who will forward to you any messages you could get from the Tax Office (to a rate of 150 euros a year), until you choose a new representative yourself.

Can I change my fiscal representative ?

Yes, after you get in Portugal, you will be able to change your fiscal representative, as soon as you declare your own Portugal address, with a proof of address associated with your NIF.

What if my NIF request is for a minor/child ?

It is possible to ask for a NIF for a minor, but you will need some more documents to complete your application. You will need the following : Birth certificate Copy of passport of the first parent Copy of passport of the second parent If there’s only one parent, we will need proof of a single custodial parent instead of the second passport (proof of custody, death certificate…).

Can I get a NIF from outside of Europe ?

Yes, you can register on our website to get a NIF from anywhere in the world, and will absolutely need a fiscal representative (anchorless will act as such).

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Three simple steps to complete before receiving your NIF

Sort out your administrative documents before arriving in Portugal for a hassle-free transition to your new life in this beautiful country.

Order my NIF

Complete our form

Fill the form with your personal information to initiate the process.

Verify your identity

Submit your identification and proof of address. Our lawyer will take care of the rest !

We send your Portugal NIF by email!

Get your NIF by email within 3 days with the official PDF from Financias (the Portugal tax authorities).

The best way to get your NIF

The NIF is required for many processes, such as opening a bank account, renting accommodation, getting a phone subscription, working in Portugal - the list goes on!

Order NIF from abroad

You can accomplish the entire process without leaving your location . Our team collaborates with the Portugal Government to take care of all your paperwork on your behalf.

Tax representative for 1 year

If you need it, we will serve you as an intermediary between the Tax Office and you , as person who is not a resident. We offer for each NIF, 1 year of tax representation.

Get your signature by our lawyer

Our lawyer authenticate your signature and your documents without the need for an Apostille. No additional last minute fees.

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Why you should work with us

With AnchorLess, we handle all the administrative for you. Just relax and focus on the rest of the important stuff before your arrival.

Overview : Simplicity & Speed

We fit our services to your needs, wherever you are. Get your NIF in under a week without getting lost through the process thanks to AnchorLess. Our team is dedicated to your full satisfaction.

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Getting your NIF online allows you to apply for your visa before coming to Portugal . Avoid any stress and complication once you get here !

Benefits with AnchorLess

1 year of tax representation included.
No extra hidden fees.
Reliability . You will be notified all along the process, and you can reach us at anytime for any other information.
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"Settling in Portugal last month has been really easy for me thanks to AnchorLess. It only took me 72h to get my NIF & the next few days I was enjoying the city of Lisboa! Through the whole process, the AnchorLess team was very helpful and reliable. I highly recommend!"

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"I got my NIF within one hour! They even have a customer service in French! What a wonderful service for people that aren't physically in Portugal yet. I would definitely recommend Anchorless to anyone in my situation."

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"AnchorLess has a phenomenal team working to solve real problems in the Portugal process. The NIF was fast, knowledgeable and smooth."

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Frequently asked questions

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NIF stands for Número de Identificação Fiscal, and is the Portugal taxpayer ID, and is needed for every procedure you need to do in Portugal, from opening a bank account to signing up for insurance policies, or renting an apartment.
It takes between 3 and 10 business days after ordering to receive it. It takes longer only if the Portugal Tax Office is experiencing delays.
Your NIF doesn’t have an expiry date, it is issued to you for life.
Anchorless links you to a Portugal fiscal representative, who will forward to you any messages you could get from the Tax Office (to a rate of $149 a year), until you choose a new representative yourself. Having a tax representative is mandatory for foreign people coming from non-EU countries.
Yes, after you get in Portugal, you will be able to change your fiscal representative, as soon as you declare your own Portugal address, with a proof of address associated with your NIF.
It is possible to ask for a NIF for a minor, but you will need some more documents to complete your application. You will need the following :
- Birth certificate
- Copy of passport of the first parent
- Copy of passport of the second parent
If there’s only one parent, we will need proof of a single custodial parent instead of the second passport (proof of custody, death certificate…).
Yes, you can register on our website to get a NIF from anywhere in the world.
Ask us anything in the chat, in the lower right corner of your screen.