Legal structure - Portugal
Portuguese LDA:
what it can do for you - and what it can't.
The Lda is the Portuguese equivalent of the French SARL. Flexible, accessible and tax competitive - but not suitable for all situations. Before committing yourself, let's find out together whether it fits your profile.
Present in Porto - Locally rooted - French-speaking contact person
What you get
- Complete incorporation of your company
- Trade name registration
- Declaration by associates
- Legal address in Porto
- Coordination of bank account opening
- Follow-up until registration
- Structured information point (defined format)
Pre-validation required (2 minutes)
21%
Corporate income tax
500€
Minimum capital requirement
3 weeks.
Average set-up time
28%
Dividends for non-EU residents (subject to conditions)
Which activities are right for you?
to the LDA structure?
E-commerce & online services
International market with attractive tax advantages. Ideal if your business is not exclusively based in Portugal.
Consulting & services
Activities with no specific physical location. LDA offers great operational flexibility.
Real estate & rentals
Invest, manage or rent property in Portugal or Europe. Stable, recognized legal framework.
Asset holding company
Receive dividends, royalties or interest according to your overall wealth management strategy.
Crypto & digital assets
Portugal recognized as a crypto-friendly country. Favorable tax framework for certain activities related to digital assets.
International structure
Ideal in combination with foreign holding companies or structures. European passport for your business.
Point of attention: Not all profiles are suitable for an LDA. If your business is based exclusively in France and you reside there, a Portuguese LDA may expose you to the risk of tax requalification. Prior arbitration is strongly recommended.
LDA, LTD, LLC, SARL :
what each structure really costs.
| France SARL / SAS |
Portugal LDA |
United Kingdom LTD |
United States LLC |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS (profits) | 25%15% SMEs subject to conditions | 17% <€50k21% beyond | 19%Possible reduction to 0% via Agency Agreement | 0%If activity 100% outside US |
| Dividends | 30%Flat tax | 28%0% possible non-EU resident | 0%Paid outside the UK | 0%No dividend tax |
| Social security charges | 45-65%Among the highest in Europe | 11% employee34% company | Low0 if self-employed manager <£702/month | 0If no employees or US activity |
| VAT | 20% | 23% | 20% | 0%No federal VAT |
| Required capital | 1 (theoretical) | 500€ | 0 | 0 |
| Creation time | 1-2 weeks | ~3 weeks | 48h | 24-48h |
| Administrative complexity. | High | Moderate | Low | Very low |
| EU market access | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Post-Brexit | ✓ Yes, subject to conditions |
* This table is intended as a general guide only. Your actual tax situation depends on your profile, residence and activity. Personalized arbitration is recommended.
Creating your LDA in Portugal
At WizeCounsel, we offer full support for the creation of your LDA, in direct contact with our local office in Porto.
Whether you are self-employed, an investor or the head of an international organization, we can guide you. from A to Z to set up your company the right way - without improvisation.
Included in the service
Not included
- Unlimited support or continuous exchanges
- In-depth or personalized tax advice
- Comparisons between several countries or structures
- Comprehensive strategic support
- 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
- Complete follow-up
- French-speaking contact
Pre-validation required (2 minutes)
Additional options
- Dedicated strategic consultation (90 min)
- 30-day extended support
- Priority handling
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 →Taxation of an LDA in Portugal: principles, mechanisms and interactions with the manager's situation
Comprehensive analysis of the tax implications for managers.
Read →Non-resident manager or partner: what are the consequences for an LDA in Portugal?
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.
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