AFC

About AFC

Founded in 1994 in the Algarve, this tax consultancy and fiscal representation practice has spent three decades serving individuals, private companies and investors who hold assets or live in Portugal. A large share of its work concerns non-residents and international property owners, and the site reports clients from 48 countries. The multidisciplinary team combines backgrounds in law, accounting, management and economics, and includes certified accountants and a head of tax with prior experience at large international firms. Core areas are fiscal representation of non-residents, tax and accounting compliance, tax inspections and disputes, rental income taxation, local lodging licensing and the non-habitual resident and IFICI regimes. The practice is managed by a CEO who returned to the firm in 2024. Client communication is in English, and the work is positioned around wealthy individuals and families with cross-border tax positions in Portugal.

Services

Fiscal representation for non-resident companies and individuals, including obtaining a Portuguese tax number. Integrated tax and accounting compliance for individuals and companies, with returns and periodic declarations. Tax consultancy covering residency status, investments, pensions, rental income, succession, wealth and capital gains. Support through tax inspections and administrative litigation. Advice on structuring inward property investment, rental income registration and returns, and licensing for local lodging operations. Guidance on applying for the non-habitual resident and IFICI regimes. Advice on structuring Portuguese-registered businesses, from start-ups to corporations.

• ✕ Company formation: not listed
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✕ VAT: not listed
• ✕ Payroll: not listed
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✕ Residency and visas: not listed
• ✕ Corporate secretarial: not listed
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed