The NIF (Tax Identification Number) is the personal taxpayer identification number in Portugal.
The NIF (Portuguese tax number) is required for many activities such as opening a Portuguese bank account, contracting a phone subscription, and signing up for health insurance.
- To submit a request to obtaining the NIF, the following four documents are required:
- Passport Certified Copy
Copy of the page containing the personal details and signature. The copy must be certified by Notary.
- Address ProofExamples of what is accepted as proof of address:
Bank statement with the date of issue and the applicant’s name (the document must be not older than 6 months);
Utility bill for gas, electricity, water, internet, etc. linked to the property (the document must not be older than 6 months);
Lease agreement that is current and has the signatures of the landlord and the tenant;
Letter from a recognized public authority or public servant (any government issued correspondence not older than 6 months);
- Power of Attorney for Fiscal Representative
The lawyer issues a power of attorney for the specific purpose of being the applicant’s tax representative. This power of attorney must be signed by the applicant. The signature must be certified by Notary.
- Power of Attorney for Representation in the Finances
The lawyer issues a Power of Attorney for the specific purpose of obtaining the NIF. This power of attorney must be signed by the applicant. The signature must be certified by Notary.
Expected delivery schedules
| Service | Duration |
|---|---|
| Document translation to Portuguese | from 3 to 10 days |
| NIF attribution | from 2 to 30 days |
