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A French-speaking accountant in Portugal,the right partner, introduced to you
I am not an accountant, and I never claim to be. In Portugal, a company's accounting is regulated: it must be kept by a Contabilista Certificado registered with the OCC. My role is to connect you with the right French-speaking partner, coordinate the handover after your company is set up, and remain your single point of contact.
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What I do, and don't do
Transparency first: I coordinate, I do not keep your books
Audrey Marques is a consultant in company formation and business setup in Portugal, not an accountant or a tax adviser. Regulated accounting is handled by a Contabilista Certificado registered with the OCC, a partner of the practice (Raly Conseils, Joongle depending on your needs). I connect you with the profile suited to your activity, ease the handover of documents after incorporation, and coordinate everything so you keep a single point of contact.
The legal framework
Why an accountant is mandatory in Portugal
For a company (Unipessoal Lda, Lda, SA), organised accounting kept by a Contabilista Certificado is not optional: it is required from incorporation. Here is what that means in practice.
Mandatory from incorporation
Every Portuguese company must appoint a Contabilista Certificado registered with the OCC to sign and file its accounts. This does not apply to a simple ENI under the simplified regime, but it does to your Unipessoal Lda or Lda.
Organised accounting
Companies fall under organised accounting (not the simplified regime reserved for certain self-employed people below a threshold). Switching to organised accounting also becomes mandatory above €200,000 in turnover.
The Contabilista's liability
The Contabilista Certificado bears professional liability for the declarations they sign. That is a guarantee of seriousness that “low cost” or unlicensed structures cannot offer.
Publicly verifiable
Registration with the OCC is public: you can check in moments that an accountant is properly licensed. It is one of the best anti-scam reflexes on the French-speaking market.
The right reflex
Check that your accountant is registered with the OCC
The title of Contabilista Certificado is protected and regulated by the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados. Before entrusting your accounts to anyone, you can, and should, verify their registration. The partners I direct you to are licensed, recognised professionals.
The scope
What a Portuguese company's accounting covers
Beyond bookkeeping, the partner Contabilista Certificado handles recurring filing obligations. The main ones, in Portuguese terminology.
- IRC
- Corporate income tax. Annual return (Modelo 22) and payments during the year. 2026 rates: 19% in general, 15% for SMEs on the first €50,000 of profit.
- IVA
- Portuguese VAT (standard rate 23%). Periodic returns (monthly or quarterly), management of the exemption threshold and of the OSS one-stop shop for intra-EU e-commerce.
- IES
- Informação Empresarial Simplificada: a single annual filing combining accounts, statistics and legal deposit. Usually due in mid-July.
- SAF-T
- Standardised accounting and invoicing file required by the Autoridade Tributária, generated through AT-certified invoicing software (with ATCUD and QR code).
- Segurança Social
- Social security filings and contributions for the manager and, where applicable, employees. Payroll can be handled by the partner firm.
- Annual close
- Preparation and filing of the annual accounts, signed by the Contabilista Certificado who bears professional liability.
How I direct you
To the right partner, at the right time
Accounting starts once the company is set up. Here is how the introduction works, with no break between formation and day-to-day management.
We frame your activity
Invoice volume, sector, applicable VAT, possible employees, need for French: we identify the most suitable firm profile rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
I make the introduction
I direct you to a French-speaking partner, Raly Conseils as the main one, Joongle as needed, already used to French-speaking entrepreneurs based in Portugal.
I ease the handover
The documents from incorporation (Certidão Permanente, RCBE, articles of association) are passed to the accountant. The switch happens without you having to explain everything again.
I remain your contact
You keep a single point of contact to coordinate formation, banking, accounting and, if needed, tax or recruitment through the partner network.
What it costs
Honest ranges, not a rigid grid
Accounting fees depend on your activity (invoice volume, VAT, employees). I would rather give you transparent orders of magnitude than a single rate that would not match the reality of your file.
Company accounting
from around €200/month
Via the partner firm (about €200 to €250/month depending on volume). Fees billed directly by the Contabilista Certificado.
Registered office
around €500/year (excl. VAT)
A registered-office solution in Lisbon via a partner, if your project requires it.
Introduction
quoted after a free conversation
My support and coordination are framed during the first conversation, free and with no commitment.
Accounting amounts are billed directly by the partner firm and vary with your file. I give you a clear estimate during our conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Accounting in Portugal: the essentials
- Are you an accountant?
- No. I am a consultant in company formation and business setup in Portugal. Regulated accounting is handled by a Contabilista Certificado registered with the OCC, a partner of the practice. I make the introduction and coordinate.
- Is an accountant really mandatory for my company?
- Yes. A Portuguese company (Unipessoal Lda, Lda, SA) must appoint a Contabilista Certificado registered with the OCC from incorporation to keep its organised accounting and sign its declarations.
- How much does an accountant cost for a company in Portugal?
- Generally from around €200/month (often €200 to €250/month) via the partner firm, depending on your invoice volume, your VAT and whether you have employees. The exact rate is set by the Contabilista Certificado.
- Does the accountant speak French?
- Yes: I direct you to French-speaking partners (Raly Conseils, Joongle as needed), used to French-speaking entrepreneurs based in Portugal.
- How can I check that an accountant is properly licensed?
- The title of Contabilista Certificado is regulated by the OCC, whose registration is public and verifiable. A serious professional has no difficulty sharing their registration.
Information
This page is for information only and does not constitute personalised legal, accounting or tax advice. Regulated accounting is handled by a Contabilista Certificado registered with the OCC, a partner of the practice; obligations depend on your individual situation. Information up to date in 2026, subject to change (Orçamento do Estado). For an analysis of your case, book a meeting.
Let's talk about your accounting
A first free conversation, with no commitment, to frame your accounting needs and direct you to the right French-speaking partner. We look at your activity, identify the right firm, and coordinate the introduction.
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