A NIF - which stands for Número de Identificação Fiscal, sometimes called a ‘Número de Contribuinte’ - is your Portuguese tax number. It’s a 9-digit number and you’ll need it for most things in Portugal with a financial element.

For example, you’ll normally need your NIF if you want to open a bank account, rent or buy a property, get a mobile phone contract, and much more.

You’ll also be asked for it in shops or at the supermarket (usually the cashier will say “Contribuinte?” rather than the word NIF). You don’t have to give it, but you can sometimes get tax back against certain items.

No. The NIF service is provided by our friends at Bordr, and Lagos Coworkers are merely offering a referral and recommendation of their service.

Please note that the links from this page to their site are affiliate links, and we earn a small referral commission if you purchase through those links, at no extra cost to you. Lagos Coworkers are not responsible for the delivery of the product, after-sales service, or any other part of the transaction after you click the link to leave this page.

We only recommend Bordr to you because their service is incredibly helpful, reliable, and trustworthy, with constant fantastic reviews and happy customers, and we love the product and the service that they provide. Please let us know if you have any questions about our referral scheme.

Bordr are a fantastic company setup by an American husband and wife duo called Richard and Kathleen to help expats acquire the essential things they need when moving to Portugal.

With the service offered by Bordr, you can expect to receive your NIF within a week. This may take longer if the Tax Office is experiencing delays.

The cost for the NIF service is US$150 (approx. €140) and is payable to Bordr at the time that you place your order.

Bordr connect you with a Portuguese lawyer to be your fiscal representative and who will request your NIF on your behalf.

Bordr support all nationalities for their NIF service.