International Companies

Legal Support for International Companies in Portugal.

Close, tailored guidance for your local operation. PT · EN · ES.

Positioning

Single point of contact in Portugal.

PREISA provides legal support to foreign companies operating in Portugal, ensuring close, tailored guidance for the local operation — from company incorporation to employment, tax, and contractual matters.

We work with headquarters in Spain, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Services

What we do.

  1. 01

    Local representation

    Single legal point of contact in Portugal for the Portuguese operation.

  2. 02

    Registered address

    Domicile for tax purposes and official notifications in Lisbon.

  3. 03

    Company incorporation

    Lda., S.A., branches — choosing the right vehicle for your operation.

  4. 04

    Employment support

    Portuguese hiring, special regimes, and inpatriate status.

  5. 05

    Commercial contracts

    Negotiation and review in PT / EN / ES, with clauses suited to Portuguese law.

  6. 06

    Compliance & GDPR

    Meeting national obligations in coordination with headquarters.

  7. 07

    Ongoing support

    Stable legal support on a retainer basis, without needing a local team.

Languages

Português · English · Español

Meetings, legal opinions, and contracts in any of the three languages — with the same technical rigour and the same proximity.

05 · Frequently asked questions

Before booking a meeting.

How can a foreign company start operating in Portugal?
We support the choice of the right vehicle (company, branch), incorporation, registered address and registration, and then the employment and contractual framework. We act as a single legal point of contact for the Portuguese operation.
Does PREISA work in English and Spanish?
Yes. Meetings, contracts and legal opinions in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with the same technical rigour. We regularly support companies headquartered in Spain, Brazil, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Do we need a local legal team in Portugal?
Not necessarily. PREISA acts as an external legal partner on a retainer, giving the Portuguese operation stable legal support without the cost of building an in-house team.
Which areas do you cover for international companies?
Local representation, registered address, company formation, employment support, commercial contracts and compliance and GDPR — coordinated with headquarters and adapted to Portuguese law.
Let's talk

Does your company need legal support? Let's talk.

Av. Dom João II Nº 12, 1.º Esc. 1, 1990-091 Lisboa

paula@preisa.pt

Contact PREISA