What is a tax representative for a NIF?
When you are not a legal resident in Portugal, the country needs a point of contact with you in the country to manage your tax responsibilities. Your tax representative shares their address with the Portuguese Tax Authorities and acts as the official link between you and the Portuguese tax system.
Why do you need a fiscal representative?
If you're a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen applying for a Portuguese NIF from abroad, appointing a fiscal representative is legally required. This representative acts as your official liaison with the Portuguese tax authorities, handling correspondence and ensuring compliance with tax obligations. Without a fiscal representative, your NIF application cannot proceed remotely.
For EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, while it's not a legal requirement to have a fiscal representative, the current system necessitates one for remote NIF applications. This means that if you're applying for a NIF from outside Portugal, you'll need to appoint a fiscal representative to facilitate the process.
Appointing a fiscal representative ensures that your NIF application is handled efficiently and that you remain compliant with Portuguese tax regulations. It's a crucial step in establishing your financial presence in Portugal.
What does Novomove's tax representative service include?
The tax representation services provided by our affiliated lawyers are specifically limited to:
Obtaining your NIF (Tax Identification Number) from Finanças
Official tax representation by a licensed Portuguese lawyer
Receipt and forwarding of all correspondence from the Portuguese Tax Authorities
Fast notifications via your customer portal and email so you never miss important tax deadlines
What's NOT included:
Submitting tax returns or making tax payments
Use of the tax representative address for any non-tax purposes
While there are additional services that a tax representative can offer, if you require assistance beyond obtaining a NIF and forwarding tax correspondence, you will need to seek a separate provider for those needs.
Can I use the tax representative address for other purposes?
No - you cannot use this address at all.
The tax representative address is registered with Finanças (Portuguese Tax Authority) for one purpose only: our service forwards official tax correspondence from the Portuguese government to you. This address is not provided to you for your use on any applications, forms, or documentation.
You CANNOT use this address for:
Visa or residence permit applications
EU Blue Card applications
Car registration or vehicle documentation
Utility accounts or service registrations
Bank account applications
Proof of residence for any immigration or legal purpose
Any official government forms requiring a Portuguese address
Any purpose whatsoever beyond our internal tax correspondence forwarding service
What the service does:
Our tax representative receives official correspondence from Finanças at their address
We forward that correspondence to you
That's it.
For all other purposes, you will need to establish your own actual residential address in Portugal through a rental agreement or property ownership.
When can I dismiss my tax representative in Portugal?
When you legally move to Portugal, you must establish a Portuguese address and, in the case of a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, apply for a residence permit.
If you're from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you can update your address at any time.
We can also assist you with changing the address linked to your NIF.