Complete Freelancer Package
for families relocating to Portugal
You're a freelancer moving to Portugal with your family. There's a mountain of paperwork: tax numbers, social security, residency certificates, freelancer registration, health system — for every single family member. This package covers it all, from start to finish, so you can focus on settling in.
Online Package
Liesbeth handles everything remotely; your family uploads documents.
€700
+ €150 per extra family member
- NIF (for each family member)
- Freelancer/ZZP registration (Finanças + AT portal)
- NISS — Social security number (each member)
- CRUE — EU residency certificate (each member)
- Utente number — SNS registration (Portuguese public health system, each member)
Select your family size and pay securely online
Accompanied Package
Liesbeth comes along in person — town hall, CRUE pick-up, GP registration and more.
€1,100
+ €250 per extra family member
- NIF (for each family member)
- Freelancer/ZZP registration (Finanças + AT portal)
- NISS — Social security number (each member)
- CRUE — EU residency certificate (each member)
- Utente number — SNS registration (Portuguese public health system, each member)
Select your family size and pay securely online
Example pricing (incl. 23% IVA)
Prices include 23% IVA. If invoiced to a company outside Portugal, 0% IVA may apply.
What's included
- NIF (for each family member)
- Freelancer/ZZP registration (Finanças + AT portal)
- NISS — Social security number (each member)
- CRUE — EU residency certificate (each member)
- Utente number — SNS registration (Portuguese public health system, each member)
How it works
Tell me about your family
Fill in the contact form with your family details. I'll review your situation and confirm what's needed.
Upload your documents
I'll tell you exactly which documents are needed for each family member. You upload them, I take care of the rest.
Everything gets handled
Over the following weeks and months, I work through each procedure for every family member. You get updates along the way.
About Liesbeth
In 2023, I moved with my husband and kids from the Netherlands to Ericeira. I went through every step myself: NIF, NISS, CRUE, freelancer registration, health centre, school enrolment, the lot. With a background in law and the lived experience of navigating the system as a family, I help other expats avoid the stress I went through.
Read my full storyFrequently asked questions
How long does the whole process take?
The full process typically takes 2–4 months, depending on processing times at Portuguese authorities. Some steps (like the NIF) can be done in a week, while others (like the CRUE) require an appointment that may take longer to schedule.
What documents do I need?
At minimum: a valid passport or ID for each family member, proof of address in Portugal (rental contract), and proof of income or employment. I'll send you a complete personalised checklist after our first contact.
Can you help if we're already in Portugal?
Absolutely. Many families contact me after they've already arrived and realise how complex the bureaucracy is. I can pick up wherever you are in the process.
Is IVA (VAT) included in the price?
Yes, all prices shown include 23% Portuguese IVA. If you're invoiced through a company registered outside Portugal, 0% IVA may apply.