{"id":13255,"date":"2022-06-27T15:13:17","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T15:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnnn2.e-residence.com\/?p=13255"},"modified":"2024-10-28T22:24:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T22:24:09","slug":"how-to-get-a-nif-number-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/how-to-get-a-nif-number-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a NIF Number in Portugal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13255\" class=\"elementor elementor-13255\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c219e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74c219e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45283b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45283b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe NIF, or N\u00famero de Identifica\u00e7\u00e3o Fiscal, is a unique tax identification number issued in Portugal. It is essential for anyone engaging in financial activities within the country, such as opening a bank account, signing a rental agreement, starting a business, or dealing with tax matters. Both residents and non-residents need a NIF to conduct transactions or manage legal and fiscal obligations in Portugal.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5f8bb2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5f8bb2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266043a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-ibutton\" data-id=\"266043a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"ibutton.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ot-button\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.e-residence.com\/pt\/nif\" class=\"octf-btn octf-btn-secondary octf-btn-icon\"><span>Get your NIF online<i class=\"flaticon-right-arrow-1\"><\/i><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad74d68 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad74d68\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34b020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_table_of_contents\" data-id=\"e34b020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_table_of_contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-qi-table-of-contents qodef-list-position--inside qodef-list-underline \">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title qodef-exclude\">\n\t\tTable of contents\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"qodef-m-table-content\" data-type=\"ul\" data-excluded-tags=\"\" data-excluded-cids=\".qodef-exclude,.qodef-page-title,.qodef-e-author,.qodef-testimonials-list,.qodef-testimonials-slider\">\n\t\t<ul><\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a78f0d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a78f0d2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e53f3f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e53f3f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who must use the Portuguese NIF Number?\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b003f15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b003f15\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b4adb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b4adb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Getting a NIF is vital for everyone who resides in Portugal. But it is going to be even more important if your daily activities are connected with legal stuff such as getting property or opening an account in the bank. Also, if you would like to receive a loan or sign a phone contract, you will be obliged to have a NIF.<\/p>\n\n<p>Those who do not have a NIF won\u2019t have any issues speaking of the Portugal law but nevertheless, there are a lot of situations where you won\u2019t be able to deal without it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69596a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69596a8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7f7473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7f7473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get a NIF Number in Portugal online<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b22e4d5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b22e4d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23480f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23480f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Step 1: Determine your residency status<\/h3>\n<p>Identify if you are an EU\/EEA resident or a non-EU resident, as the process differs.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Choose how to apply<\/h3>\n<strong>Non-EU Residents:<\/strong> Apply in person with a tax representative or have the representative handle the process online.\n\n<strong>EU\/EEA Residents:<\/strong> Apply in person at Finan\u00e7as or via email.\n<h3>Step 3: Gather necessary documents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Passport or ID card:<\/strong> Required for all applicants.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Proof of Residency:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"2\">In Portugal: Provide a utility bill or rental agreement.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"2\">From abroad: Provide a recent bank statement (within the last three months).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4: Visit the Finan\u00e7as office (if applying in person)<\/h3>\n<p>Take your documents to the nearest government office for in-person applications.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Submit documents and obtain your NIF<\/h3>\n<p>Hand over your documents to receive your NIF, which will be issued promptly and won\u2019t expire.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dce0d3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dce0d3f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c43bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"22c43bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nif-clear-1-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27859\" alt=\"How to Get a NIF Number in Portugal?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nif-clear-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nif-clear-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nif-clear-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nif-clear-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b0317 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27b0317\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1cdfee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1cdfee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where can I use my Portuguese NIF Number?\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1898b2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1898b2d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ac9885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ac9885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NIF Portugal is something you have to use if you would like to be involved in the following stuff:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opening an account in the bank;<\/li>\n<li>Being a student of the local university;<\/li>\n<li>Buying or selling the property of any kind;<\/li>\n<li>Paying taxes in this country;<\/li>\n<li>Obtaining payments from social security;<\/li>\n<li>Inheriting assets in Portugal;<\/li>\n<li>Buying a car and an application of a driving license;<\/li>\n<li>Signing a contract for a mortgage or a mobile phone;<\/li>\n<li>Setting up utilities, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, this list is proof of the fact that it is really hard to deal without a NIF in Portugal. But don\u2019t worry! It is not that difficult to receive it if you know what to do!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf1e87 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cf1e87\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b436da4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b436da4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the role of NIF Number through Portugal Golden Visa process?\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ff2ec6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ff2ec6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-785559f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"785559f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The matter is that in order to proceed with the transactions vital for obtaining a Golden Visa, this number has to be applied too. so, in case you are an investor who plans to apply for a Golden Visa, you can request a NIF at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Do not worry if you are a non-EU\/EEA resident as long as you can apply for the program and a NIF too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-089dc63 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"089dc63\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-863e7a3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-ibutton\" data-id=\"863e7a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"ibutton.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ot-button\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.e-residence.com\/pt\/nif\" class=\"octf-btn octf-btn-secondary octf-btn-icon\"><span>Get your NIF online<i class=\"flaticon-right-arrow-1\"><\/i><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8063a5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8063a5f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7dc51c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7dc51c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get NIF with E-residence online?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-315d75b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"315d75b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a31c7ac ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"7a31c7ac\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fe0362e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fe0362e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Well, we have already mentioned that you can get involved in receiving a NIF on your own but also, it is a great idea to stick to professional assistance. In this case, you can <a href=\"..\/nifonline\/\">get NIF online<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<p>It is going to be extremely easy and quick. Note that you will have to provide just two documents which are a scan of the international passport and proof of address (enclose your utility bill or a bank statement).<\/p>\n<p>Your NIF will be sent to the email you will indicate in the PDF format. Also, E-residence is ready to offer a 100% money-back guarantee! In most cases, the process will be completed within three days (certainly, there might be some exceptions).<\/p>\n<p>So, if you wonder how to get a NIF in Portugal, choose the most rational variant and stick to it as long as time is the most precious resource. And you will save it by cooperating with the professionals!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc2f37c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc2f37c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baac7db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"baac7db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecb5269 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecb5269\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e405e01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_faq\" data-id=\"e405e01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-qi-faq qodef-qi-clear qodef-closed qodef-behavior--accordion qodef-layout--simple qodef-style--border-between\">\n\t<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tDo I need a tax representative to get a NIF?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Non-EU residents: Yes, a tax representative is mandatory.<\/p>\n<p>EU\/EEA residents: You can apply directly without a representative.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat documents do I need to apply for a NIF?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div 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aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>The NIF is primarily for use within Portugal, but it's essential for any financial or legal activities tied to Portuguese transactions.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tDoes the NIF number expire?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 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