Buy A Shelf Company In Portugal
Get a fully registered Portuguese company transferred to your name within days no setup delays, no hidden issues, just fast-track access to the EU market.
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Portugal Company Registration Process
Procedure to acquire a ready made company
Your chosen directors and shareholders of the new company sign official documents that allow us to make them the directors of your ready made company. We transfer the company into your power and it is ready to trade immediately.
Changing the company name of the Ready Made Company
We can also file a company name change the same day.
Appointing the new Directors
To appoint the directors of your new company you will need to sign official forms that state this. This can also be done through giving us a power of attorney to do this on your behalf.
We will be removed as directors of the company and it will be transferred over to you. You then receive the Certificate of Incorporation , Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and the Company secretarial Forms.
Established Ready Made Shelf Companies, sometimes called old shelf or established companies, are dormant / inactive companies that were incorporated in the previous years but have never been active.
FAQs
What are the advantages of a Portuguese ready-made (shelf) company?
A Portuguese shelf company offers a fast and compliant way to enter the European business market. Key benefits include:
- Immediate ownership transfer
- No prior liabilities or operations
- Registered with the Portuguese Commercial Registry (Conservatória do Registo Comercial)
- Enables quicker VAT registration and banking setup
- Enhances credibility and avoids incorporation delays
- Fully compliant with EU business regulations
What are the most common types of company formation in Portugal?
The most common business structures in Portugal are:
- Sociedade por Quotas (Lda.) – Private Limited Company (ideal for small to medium businesses)
- Sociedade Anónima (S.A.) – Public Limited Company (suitable for larger businesses and capital raising)
- Empresário em Nome Individual – Sole Trader
- Sociedade em Nome Colectivo (SNC) – General Partnership
- Sociedade em Comandita (SC) – Limited Partnership
- Branch of a Foreign Company
The Lda. (Private Limited Company) is the most popular structure due to its flexibility and low capital requirements.
How much share capital is needed to form a Private Limited Company (Lda.) in Portugal?
Portugal does not impose a fixed minimum share capital for Lda. companies. However, a symbolic capital such as €1 per shareholder is commonly used.
That said, a practical minimum (around €1,000–€5,000) is often recommended to ensure smooth business operations and banking approval.
What are the features of a Portuguese Private Limited Company (Lda.)?
- Limited liability protection for shareholders
- Requires at least one shareholder and one director (can be the same person)
- Must have a registered office address in Portugal
- Can be fully owned by non-residents
- Requires registration with the Commercial Registry and Tax Authority
- Eligible for EU VAT registration and trade
- Annual accounting, tax filing, and reporting requirements
- Suitable for trading, consulting, tech, and investment activities
What other types of company formation are available in Portugal?
Besides the Lda., Portugal offers several options:
- S.A. (Sociedade Anónima): Suitable for public companies and large investment structures
- Sole Proprietorships: For individual entrepreneurs with unlimited liability
- Partnerships (SNC and SC): For two or more owners with varying liability
- Foreign Branches: Ideal for international businesses entering the Portuguese market
- Nonprofit Associations and Cooperatives
For most foreign investors and SMEs, the Lda. remains the most practical and efficient structure.
Shelf Companies Available for Immediate Transfer
We currently have vetted and fully registered shelf companies ready for purchase.
Contact us today to get matched with the best fit based on your business needs and jurisdiction preferences.