Starting and running a company in Portugal — incorporation, tax, hiring, and banking.
A practical overview of incorporating in Portugal — Empresa na Hora, the difference between Sociedade por Quotas (LDA), Unipessoal LDA, and Trabalhador Independente status, plus realistic timelines and costs in 2026.
How Portuguese business tax actually works — IRC, Derrama, the Regime Simplificado for freelancers, IVA registration, and how the new NHR 2.0 / IFICI regime interacts with business income.
Employment contracts, Social Security contributions, the 14-month salary structure, meal allowances, holidays, and termination rules — plus when to use contractors or an EOR instead.
Opening a business bank account, choosing between traditional banks and fintechs (Revolut Business, Wise, Qonto), Multibanco/MB WAY for merchants, and integrating Stripe for Portuguese VAT.