# Start your business

From idea to a company registered in Portugal, with every document ready.

- [Sole trader package](https://meu.net/en/services/pack-eni/) — €249. Tax number and start of activity as a self-employed sole trader, all remotely.
- [Company package](https://meu.net/en/services/pack-company/) — €690. Your LDA company incorporated, with the partners' tax numbers handled by us.
- [Ready-to-trade package](https://meu.net/en/services/pack-ready/) — €990. Company incorporated, bank account open and VAT registered: ready to invoice.
- [All-in-one package](https://meu.net/en/services/pack-complete/) — €1,890. For founders living outside Portugal: company, bank, VAT, fiscal representative, trademark and logo.
- [LDA company formation](https://meu.net/en/services/lda-setup/) — from €590. We register your private limited company in Portugal, from the name to the start of activity.
- [S.A. company formation](https://meu.net/en/services/sa-setup/) — from €1,490. Setting up a public limited company (S.A.), with a minimum share capital of €50,000.
- [Sole trader (ENI)](https://meu.net/en/services/eni-setup/) — from €190. Registration as a sole trader with the Tax Authority and Social Security.
- [NIF (tax number)](https://meu.net/en/services/nif/) — from €90. Getting your Portuguese tax number, with fiscal representation.
- [VAT registration](https://meu.net/en/services/vat-registration/) — from €150. VAT registration and activation with the Tax Authority.
- [Licences and permits](https://meu.net/en/services/licenses/) — from €350. We identify and obtain the licences your sector requires.
- [Registered agent](https://meu.net/en/services/fiscal-representation/) — from €300 / year. Fiscal representative in Portugal for non-residents and foreign companies.
- [Professional email](https://meu.net/en/services/business-email/) — from €6 / month. Email on your own domain, with Google Workspace.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does it take to create an LDA?

The Empresa na Hora process takes about 1 hour. With MeuNet, we handle all the preparation in 5-10 business days.

### Do I need to be in Portugal to open a company?

No. We can handle the entire process remotely, including obtaining a NIF for non-residents.

### What is the minimum capital for an LDA?

The legal minimum capital is €1 per partner, but we recommend between €5,000 and €25,000 depending on the activity.