Check Office

About Check Office

Founded in 2003 by two financial-management specialists, this Lisbon accounting and consultancy company serves both domestic businesses and foreign groups investing in Portugal. Its website has English and Portuguese versions, and a dedicated international section states that the team communicates with clients in several languages and has worked with companies from a dozen markets, including Italy, France, Spain, Brazil and Dubai. Beyond its Lisbon head office it has representation offices in London, São Paulo and Madrid. The firm combines digital accounting, tax advisory, financial consulting and human resources administration, and it offers shared back-office services such as certified invoicing, payment processing and collections. For newcomers it advises on setting up a company and liaises with the authorities involved, then continues as the outsourced finance function. A special package aimed at startups offers discounted first contracts and strategic guidance on tax regime and cost control.

Services

Accounting covers general and analytical bookkeeping, fixed asset management, current accounts, accounting recovery and VAT recovery, with financial statements and management reports. Tax services include compliance with tax obligations, transfer pricing, audits of tax position and structuring advice. Human resources support covers payroll, employment contracts, hiring and termination, insurance and recruitment. Shared services handle certified e-invoicing, supplier payments, collections, document archiving and administrative tasks. Foreign companies receive advice on establishing a Portuguese entity and coordination with the relevant entities.

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

Licences and registrations

• Team of certified accountants

As declared by the firm. Check a licence with the regulator before you rely on it.