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How to Get a NIF (Tax Number) in Portugal: A Complete Guide for 2026

How to Get a NIF (Tax Number) in Portugal: A Complete Guide for 2026

The NIF — Número de Identificação Fiscal — is Portugal's nine-digit tax identification number, and it is the single most important document you will need as a foreigner in Portugal. Without one, you cannot open a bank account, sign a lease, set up...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Effect on May 1 — What It Means for Portugal's Exports, Farmers, and Consumers

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Effect on May 1 — What It Means for Portugal's Exports, Farmers, and Consumers

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will provisionally take effect on 1 May 2026 , marking the conclusion of over 25 years of negotiations and opening a market of 780 million consumers across Europe and South America. For Portugal, the deal brings both...

CGTP Calls National Strike and March on Parliament for April 17 — Construction, Local Government Workers Walk Out

CGTP Calls National Strike and March on Parliament for April 17 — Construction, Local Government Workers Walk Out

Portugal's largest trade union confederation, the CGTP-IN, has called a national demonstration and coordinated strike action for April 17 , with workers from construction, ceramics, local government, and the public sector expected to walk out in...

Opening a Bank Account in Portugal as a Foreign Resident: Requirements, Options, and What to Expect in 2026

Opening a Bank Account in Portugal as a Foreign Resident: Requirements, Options, and What to Expect in 2026

A Portuguese bank account is essential for everything from paying rent to receiving your salary. This guide covers which banks to consider, what documents you need, how the process works for EU and non-EU citizens, and the digital alternatives gaining ground in 2026.