Portugal Your business
Start your business in Portugal: Electrical contractor
You plan to install or refurbish electrical systems in Portugal. Describe the work and the team's technical responsibilities before choosing a structure, distinguishing installation from design and inspection.
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A few details to understand your business and the next step.
Bertrand Jayol receives your enquiry for an initial assessment. Referral to the partner is considered with your agreement. Privacy
01 / Your business
How you earn shapes the questions to ask
- Installing and replacing circuits and distribution boards.
- Fault finding and electrical maintenance.
- Lighting and adapting installations to the use of premises.
Plan recognised competence before accepting projects
DGEG requires prior recognition for the relevant electrical installation activities and professionals. Check both the business and technicians' scope, particularly where qualifications were obtained abroad. Company formation does not grant that recognition.
For a sample project, collect drawings, equipment references, measuring instruments and proposed handover documents. Identify checks to arrange and tasks performed by other entities. Allow for technicians to attend testing and resolve outstanding points: these are delivery costs and scheduling commitments. A quote based only on materials and fitting time may omit an essential part of completing the job.
02 / Next steps for your project
Questions to prepare your application
- What qualifications does each team member hold?
- Who takes technical responsibility for the works?
- Does your offer cover design, installation or maintenance?
Portugal
Before you incorporate
Registering as self-employed and incorporating a company are different routes. The choice depends on how your business actually operates. A Portuguese company alone does not determine your tax residence or the treatment of every source of income.
Information to gather
- Your country of residence and where you actually work.
- A description of the services or products you sell.
- Whether your customers are businesses or individuals, and their countries.
- Any shareholders, existing business structure and your planned timing.
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