Legal structure - Portugal
Setting up an LDA in Portugal :
francophone validation, creation and support
The Portuguese LDA may be appropriate for an international business, but it's not an automatic choice. We first validate your situation, then launch the complete creation if the structure is sound.
Presence in Porto - French-speaking contact - Supervised creation
What you get
- Validation of your situation before creation
- Complete incorporation of your company
- Filing company documents
- Legal address in Porto
- Coordination of bank opening
- Follow-up until registration
- Dedicated French-speaking contact
Pre-launch validation required
21%
Standard CKD rate
1€
Minimum quota value
3 weeks.
Approximate lead time
Porto
Local support
When is a Portuguese LDA relevant?
E-commerce & online services
For an international business that needs a clear, legible structure that's easy to use.
Consulting & services
When you work with several markets and are looking for a stable, credible operating framework.
Real estate & rentals
To structure a property or rental business with a dedicated Portuguese company.
International structure
When the LDA is part of a larger architecture and must be arbitrated with other vehicles.
Point of attention: if your business remains mainly French, if your tax residence is in France or if the real substance is not consistent, you need to arbitrate before setting up. Choosing the right structure is not just a matter of choosing a rate.
LDA, LTD, LLC, SARL: what to compare before deciding
| France SARL / SAS |
Portugal LDA |
United Kingdom LTD |
United States LLC |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| When it's useful | Mainly French business | International business with Portuguese roots | UK-oriented economic logic | US strategy or very specific needs |
| Highlight | Familiar surroundings | Flexible and easy to read | International reputation | Flexibility of use |
| Point of vigilance | Charges and local environment | Substance, residence and tax consistency | Matching operational reality | Actual use and tax treatment |
| What to check | Your business and your tax situation | Your home, your flows and your file | Your business logic | Your global strategy |
* The right choice depends on your tax residence, actual activity and expected level of substance. The comparison is used to decide, not to promise an automatic advantage.
How is an LDA created?
Qualification exchange
We check whether the LDA is consistent with your profile, your objectives and your actual situation.
Validation of your file
We identify the points to watch before committing to creation.
Document preparation
We frame the file and prepare the elements required for its constitution.
LDA registration
The file is processed until the company is registered.
Banking coordination and monitoring
We'll guide you through the practical steps involved.
Not a free guide. Just the operational framework for understanding how we work.
Creating your LDA in Portugal
At WizeCounsel, we offer full support for the creation of your LDA, in conjunction with our base in Porto.
Our role is not to fit you into a box. Our role is to validate your situation, define the scope and launch the actual creation process, without improvisation.
Whether you are self-employed, an investor or the head of an international structure, we can help you structure a company that is consistent with your business case.
Included in the service
Not included
- Unlimited support or unframed continuous exchanges
- In-depth, personalized tax advice outside the perimeter
- Comparisons between several countries or structures
- Global strategic support for your group
- Changes in scope during the procedure
- Post-registration follow-up
Creation LDA Portugal
€2 300
T.T.C - Full procedure
What's included
- Incorporation + registration
- Legal address in Porto
- Banking coordination
- Follow-up
- French-speaking contact
Pre-launch validation required
Additional options
- Dedicated strategic consultation (90 min)
- 30-day extended support
- Priority handling
Let's talk about your situation.
20 minutes. Free of charge. No obligation.
Before moving on to a paid consultation or creation, please check first that my intervention is relevant to your situation. If not, I'll tell you plainly.
- Quick analysis of your current configuration
- Identification of priority issues for decision
- Recommendation on the right intervention format
- Direct answer: can I help you or not?
No promises. No reminders. Just 20 useful minutes.
Qualification exchange
Choose a slot directly from my calendar.
You will receive immediate confirmation by email
Frequently asked questions about LDA in Portugal
Is it possible to set up an LDA in Portugal without residing there?
Yes, depending on your situation, but you need to check the tax residency, substance and coherence of the set-up before creating it.
What is the minimum capital required for an LDA?
The minimum value of a quota is €1. Share capital is freely determined in the company contract.
How long does it take to create an LDA?
The timeframe depends on the file, the documents and the chosen route. The aim is to launch a file cleanly and without unnecessary friction.
When should you opt for another structure?
If your activity, tax residence or real substance make the LDA less coherent than another solution.
Additional files and analyses
LDA in Portugal without tax residence
General legal framework and eligibility conditions for non-residents.
Read →LDA in Portugal: the risk of tax requalification in France
What you need to know before signing up if you live in France.
Read →LDA taxation in Portugal: principles and mechanisms
Analysis of tax implications for the manager.
Read →Non-resident manager or partner: what are the consequences?
Obligations, responsibilities and points to watch for non-residents.
Read →Not sure if LDA is the right structure for you?
20 minutes to find out. No obligation.
Free qualification exchange →Or call us direct : +33 7 45 13 66 95 · +351 915 938 047
