How to get a certidão permanente (Portugal company extract)
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How do I get an official company extract in Portugal?
An official Portugal certidão permanente is issued by Registo Comercial / IRN at https://eportugal.gov.pt. Free public search covers most verification needs; a paid certified certidão permanente is normally only required for banking, tenders, court filings or notarised transactions.
Step-by-step
- 1
Confirm the entity first
Search by name or registration number and confirm you have the right legal entity before paying for anything.
- 2
Decide whether you need a certified copy
For internal due diligence, the free public record is usually sufficient. Certified extracts are for banks, tender submissions, courts and notaries.
- 3
Request the extract from Registo Comercial / IRN
Extracts are issued by the register itself at https://eportugal.gov.pt. Third parties cannot issue a certified document.
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Check the issue date
Most counterparties require an extract issued within the last three months, so request it close to when you need to submit it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a paid extract to verify a Portugal company?
Usually not. The free public record from Registo Comercial / IRN confirms legal name, registration number, status and registered address. A certified extract is only needed when a bank, court or tender explicitly requires one.
What does a Portugal company extract contain?
Typically the legal name, registration number, incorporation date, registered address, entity type and current status — the same core fields visible in the free record, but issued as an official document.
Can a third-party site issue an official extract?
No. Only Registo Comercial / IRN can issue a certified extract for Portugal. Third-party tools help you find and monitor the record, not certify it.
What is a NIPC?
NIPC (Número de Identificação de Pessoa Coletiva) is Portugal's corporate tax identification number, a 9-digit code assigned to all legal entities. It also serves as the VAT number when prefixed with 'PT'.
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Is the Portugal company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Registo Comercial / IRN are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Portugal business registry?
The Registo Comercial / IRN is the official public register of companies incorporated in Portugal. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://eportugal.gov.pt.
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