At PassPortu, we don’t just advise — we deliver.
We implement comprehensive business setups and expansion strategies in Portugal, covering legal structuring, tax compliance, HR operations, and banking infrastructure. Acting as your strategic local partner, we execute every step required to establish and operate effectively within the Portuguese and EU frameworks.

list of services:

• Corporate and Team Relocation
• Company Incorporation and Legal Administration
• Corporate and Tax Structuring
• Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, and Employee Incentive Programs
• Dividend Distribution Policy
• Residency in the Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC)
• Accounting and Payroll Support
• Business Incubators and Professional Community Integration
• Employer of Record (EOR) Solutions
• Corporate Bank Account Setup

1. Corporate and Team Relocation

   We manage the relocation and operational launch of your business in Portugal, including:

   • establishing new legal entities,
   • registering subsidiaries,
   • setting up regional offices or R&D centers,
   • building a base for expansion into EU and/or Latin American markets.

   We provide full immigration support for your employees and their families, including visa applications, renewals, residence permits, and ongoing compliance. We also assist with integration into local society to maintain employee motivation and reduce uncertainty, ensuring a stable and productive working environment from day one.

2. Company Incorporation and Legal Administration

   We manage the end-to-end company formation process:

   • verify and register the corporate name,
   • define legal structure and shareholding,
   • handle incorporation with all relevant authorities,
   • open corporate bank accounts,
   • initiate accounting and tax registrations,
   • provide back-office legal and administrative services as needed.

3. Corporate and Tax Structuring

   We implement corporate and tax frameworks in line with both Portuguese law and international compliance standards:

   • group structure planning and intercompany relationships,
   • application of double tax treaties,
   • permanent establishment risk mitigation,
   • internal policies and documentation for tax compliance and governance.

4. Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, and Workforce Administration

   We implement compliant HR infrastructure for hiring and managing local and relocated staff:

   • draft and execute employment contracts,
   • provide internal regulations, HR manuals, and remote work policies,
   • set up performance and incentive schemes,
   • ensure full compliance with Portuguese labor laws and oversight authorities.

   We balance business needs with employee protections through structured documentation and procedures.

5. Dividend Distribution Policy

   We design and implement dividend distribution mechanisms based on:

   • the legal and ownership structure,
   • shareholder residency and tax status,
   • applicable international tax treaties,
   • corporate governance agreements.

   All mechanisms are fully documented and legally sound.

6. Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC / IFe)

   We assess eligibility and execute entry into the MIBC tax regime for qualifying businesses. Our scope includes:

   • entity registration and compliance setup,
   • documentation and contractual alignment,
   • representation before regulatory bodies.

   We ensure the company operates in accordance with the IBC framework and sustains its tax advantages.

7. Accounting, Payroll, and Statutory Reporting

   We organize and deliver compliant financial operations in Portugal:

   • adapt and implement local chart of accounts,
   • handle statutory accounting and tax filings,
   • calculate and process payroll,
   • manage all required social security contributions and legally mandated benefits,
   • liaise with tax authorities and labor/social institutions,
   • provide financial data for consolidation at group level if applicable.

8. Integration into the Local Business Ecosystem

   We connect your company to Portugal’s business infrastructure:

   • facilitate access to soft-landing programs and accelerators,
   • support entry into business incubators,
   • introduce professional associations and industry-specific networks,
   • support connections with potential investors, partners, and service providers.

9. EOR (Employer of Record) Solutions

   For companies not establishing a local legal entity but wishing to hire in Portugal, we offer full EOR solutions:

   • employ staff through our local structure,
   • manage payroll, contracts, and tax/social security compliance,
   • ensure full alignment with Portuguese employment law.

   You retain operational management; we ensure legal and administrative delivery.

10. Corporate Bank Account Setup

    We manage the full process of opening corporate bank accounts with Portuguese and international banks:

    • prepare and review all required documentation,
    • coordinate and support KYC and compliance checks,
    • provide guidance throughout account activation.

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