Find out what you need to live, work and do business in Madeira.
Answer a few questions and get a personal plan: what applies to you, the steps to take, the documents to gather and the dates that matter.
Example plan: a remote developer from outside the EU who has just arrived
- Residency and tax set-up
Recommended
We request your tax number for you, then move your tax address to Madeira.
- IFICI, the 20% tax rate
To confirm
Your role may qualify. The deadline to apply is 15 January.
- The 5% company tax rate
Not a fit
It needs employees in Madeira. Freelancing fits better.
How it works
- Answer a few questions
One question at a time. It takes about three minutes.
- Get your plan
A clear yes, no or maybe on each option, with your steps, documents and deadlines.
- Pick dates and send it to us
We confirm a date by message and send you one fixed quote before any work starts.
What we help with
Accounting, tax and set-up for people moving to Madeira or doing business here. Everything is confirmed by our certified accountant before it is filed.
- Tax number and residency
Getting your Portuguese tax number (NIF) and registering as a resident.
- Visas
A first check of which visa fits your income: D7, D8 or D2. Our partner lawyer handles the application.
- The 20% tax rate (IFICI)
Whether your work qualifies for the regime that replaced NHR.
- Freelancing
Opening your activity, VAT, social security and invoicing.
- Opening a company
Setting up a Madeira company and keeping its accounts.
- The 5% company tax rate (MIBC)
Whether your company can get the licence, and what it takes to keep it.