Legal guides

Guides for Portugal first, then guides that apply everywhere.

Opening a company in Portugal: locals, foreigners, freelancers and digital nomads
Lda. with 1 euro per quota via Empresa Online for 220 to 360 euros, corporate tax 19 percent (15 on the first 50,000 euros for SMEs), the simplified regime and IFICI 20 percent flat tax for freelancers, and the D8 digital nomad visa at 3,680 euros a month: the facts for Portugal.
Portugal, reviewed 6 Oct 2026
Choosing a legal form for your business
Sole trader, limited company or partnership: what changes with each choice.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026
Contracts every new business needs
The short list of documents that prevent the most common early disputes.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026