Legal Consultation – Assignment of NIF (Portuguese Tax Identification Number)

What is the NIF?

The NIF (Tax Identification Number) is nothing more than a tax identification number, assigned by the Tax and Customs Authority (AT) to each taxpayer. 

It consists of nine digits and must be assigned to all residents and non-residents in Portugal who are subject to (or will be subject to) tax obligations in the country.

Required Documents:


Identification document - Passport or European Citizen Card 


Proof of address - For example: driver's license


Procuração para atribuição de Número de Atribuição Fiscal (NIF)

Please note:


Ensure that the passport is fully opened and that all edges are visible and without shadows.


The scanning must be in color, not in black and white.


Your photograph and signature should be clearly visible.

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