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Temporary Residence Permit For Self Employment (Visa Wavier) 89.1
The immigration law, as article 89 and paragraph 2 introduced 4th July 2007 “and Amendment 2012 and 2017. Residence permits for self-employment purposes shall only be granted to third-country nationals who have a legal identity or freelancer professional’s employment relation in Portugal and registered in the Social Security System in Portugal. There are a few steps to obtained temporary residence under the same law.
Step 1. Legal entry declares:
Foreign citizens entering the country from another Member State by way of a border not subject to control shall be required to report this fact to SEF (Portugal Immigration department). The declaration of entry is mandatory for foreign citizens’ third-country nationals within three working days after entry in Portugal. According to articles 14 &16 of act 23/2007 of 4th July and subsequent amendments. https://www.sef.pt/en/Documents/DeclarofEntry_EN.pdf (Government website).
No further declaration requirements: Foreign citizen’s third-country nationals who entered Portugal by way of a border Subject to control. Foreign citizens who are residents or visa holders authorized to stay in the country for more than six months. After entering the country, foreign citizens stay in hotels or in other accommodation units that submit accommodation forms to SEF; Foreign citizens covered by the EU legal framework or equivalent arrangements.
Step 2. NIF Number (tax Identity):
NIF number a unique ID in Portugal issued by the Finance & taxation department for correspondent taxpayers and contracts, opening bank accounts, sale, and purchase to obtain any registration & resident status.
To receive a NIF number, you have to be in the Finance department via physical or power of attorney representative with a valid ID document (Citizen’s Card or Passport), declaration of the Fiscal Representative. NIF issued at the moment you request it, through a standard report stating the period during which you receive your final tax Payer’s Card
Step 3. Accommodation confirmation letter:
The Junta de freguesia is the executive body of each municipality in Portugal that deliver Function for legislation of address confirmation after the requested valid local proof of accommodation or reference on behalf of two citizens. The correspondent address is obligatory (documentary proof) to receive later form public and Private Institutions in Portugal.
Step 4. Registration of Company in Portugal or register as Freelances :
In Portugal, to open/formation Company, taking care of the applicant should be in Portugal or hire a legal representative with attorney power. Compliance of documents as such a Passport, prepare an article of association, legal office space for registration or virtual office space.
To open a bank account and declare to tax and financial institute within 15 days after its formation in Portugal. The type of company depends on business and conmen companies’ nature in Portugal uni pal and LDA.
To the establishment with 1 euro or 5000 euro as paid off the capital of the identity.
All the shareholders must contribute to the capital, and their liability is limited to that contribution. The management assured by a director appointed by the shareholders’ general meeting, the supreme authority in the Portuguese LDA.
Freelances and independent professionals are also liable to declare the nature of work and yearly turnover to Portugal’s competent tax authorities.
Step 5. Social Security Number:
One of the mandatory steps to have a Social Security number for any expatriate/employee/who wants to work in Portugal. The social security number issued by Segurança Social Institute.
To apply for and obtain the Portuguese NISS social security number, you must present a copy of the employment contract certified by the hiring company. If the intention is ready to hire a foreign citizen, the contracting firm can issue a promise contract.
Freelancers and self employers can request a social security number without job offers.
The competent authority issue number within 90days after the required application for worker admission with Portugal’s social department.
Step 6. Employment contract and taxes:
The employment contract in Portugal legislated under Portuguese labour law (articles 273– 275). The minimum working age is 16 years from the age of 18, and a person can obtain an employment contract without completing school. There are several types of employment contracts. In 2018 the government increased the Portuguese monthly minimum wage from €557 to €580. By the end of the parliament in 2019, the government has pledged to raise Portugal’s minimum wage beyond €600 for the first time). The tax obligation consists of employer and employee, including income tax and social security deductions from the employer’s salary or paid.
Employer (Company) pays 23.75%
Employee (worker) Pay 11.00%
Both calculated 34.75% in gross salary.
The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%.its obligatory on sales of goods or services. Rules-based on regulations drawn up by the European Union.
Step 7. Visiting SEF for fingerprints:
Before visiting the SEF, book an appointment online or telephonically and filled the application form. SEF underwent the assessment. The user is allowed to select a place, date, and time of his/her convenience. Documents: Passport and visa should be Residence – NIF Number – Social Security Number – Job Contract – JUNTA – criminal record – social security payment receipt – confirmation letter from employer self may call for an interview or ask for additional documents.
Step 8. Residence card will deliver:
Collection of printed temporary residence card delivers to your address reflected on your JUNTA certificate issued by Junta de freguesia.