If you wish to buy property in Portugal or if you wish to move to Portugal in the long run, a NIF number will be necessary. In this article, you will find more information about a NIF and how to apply for the number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A NIF number (Numero de Indentificacao Fiscal<\/em>) is a unique tax identification number and you use it for all official communication with the Portuguese government. Both (future) residents in Portugal and non-residents (second residents) need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, the number is necessary to purchase property. However, you also need the NIF for a bank account, phone subscription, buying a car, etc. You will also be asked for your NIF if you wish to receive an invoice for a particular work. In short: you need the number for most legal actions in Portugal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a hideaway between a NIF for residents and provisional NIF. The latter number is, for example, for those who purchase a second residence without wanting to move to Portugal. Later, the provisional number becomes permanent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more about the process of buying a property in Portugal.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can request this number in person from a local office of the Finan\u00e7as or the Lojas de Cidad\u00e3o.<\/a> You will need the following documents for this purpose: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, an application is also (temporarily for now) possible online<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow can you apply for a NIF number?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n