Portugal (Madeira) company registration - business setup

In order to establish a Limited Liability Company in Madeira, it is required to follow these steps :

1. Obtain a tax number ("NIF" or "Número de Identificação Fiscal")
2. Apply for the approval of the company name and business purpose (activity) at RNPC;
3. Prepare the articles of association (to be signed and notarised by all members) as well as acceptance letter to be signed by the future director(s).
4. Register the company and the articles of association with the Portuguese Commercial Registry and obtain an official registration certificate.

Our teams will be assisting you at each step to make sure you have a smooth process.

There are two types of company registration in Madeira:

• Limited Liability Company / Limitada (Lda) (Madeira Local Company)
• Madeira IBC

It is important to note that our company can assist in registering a Limited Liability Company.

The following documents are required to be shared by email and then to be sent to our office by courier.

• A certified copy of passport,
• a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months,
• a curriculum vitae
• the last 3 months' bank statement.

There is no specific requirement to deposit a share capital while establishing Limited Liability Company in Madeira.

Once we have received and confirmed all the required documents, it will take about 2 weeks to establish the Limited Liability Company in Madeira.

A lawyer is not required to register a Madeira Local Company, however the company must have a Registered Address in Madeira. Our company will be assisting in the process of company registration and will be providing you with the registered agent and registered address services to comply with local regulations and establish your Limited Liability Company in Madeira.

Madeira’s corporate tax rate is 14.7% (11.9% up to 25,000 € taxable profit). Licensed Madeira International Business Centre’s companies can apply a reduced CIT rate of 5% under certain conditions.

Whereas a Madeira Limited Liability Company (Local Company) is not required to have a physical office but rather a Registered Address which is provided through our services while you establish your Limited Liability Company in Madeira, the Licensed Madeira International Business Centre’s companies (IBC) will require that the company operates physically from Madeira.

Yes, it is allowed for a foreigner to establish a Limited Liability Company in Madeira.

Registering a company in Portugal offers numerous benefits. One advantage is the strategic location of the Island of Madeira, which serves as a significant financial, commercial, and tourist hub. Additionally, Madeira Local companies enjoy a low Corporate Tax rate, starting from as modest as 11.9% for taxable profits up to 25,000 €, making it one of the lowest rates in the region. Entrepreneurs can also expect reduced operation and maintenance costs. Non-EU investors may be eligible for a special visa, allowing them and their immediate family to work or study legally in Portugal and travel within the Schengen area, provided they meet specific minimum investment criteria. Moreover, Portugal's fully integrated financial system ensures a reliable partnership for managing business transactions in the international and European markets.