Question 1

How can I verify that my certificate is properly associated with my browser?

Accepted Answer

CHROME

In the top left, go to ":”.

Go to “Settings”.

On your right, go to “Privacy and security”.

Go to “Security”.

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Question 2

Does the .pdf file contain my permanent NIF?

Accepted Answer

Is my NIF permanent?

Q: Does the .pdf file contain my permanent NIF?

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Yes, it is!

Your NIF is a document that never expires and if you lose your 'Finanças' document, even though you can request a new paper, your NIF remains the same.

Is it enough to have a .pdf file of the NIF?

Yes!

The NIF is a simple white paper that will be sent to you via .pdf file. It's important to note that there are no government seals or stamps on it. If you requested directly in Portugal, the file would be the same, as the .pdf document printed at home.

Though the document sent to you by Finanças via AnchorLess may have an expiration date on the upper right section (within the Government Protocol information) and the term 'Provisório' (temporary), this is simply an estimation of when you can request a 'Contribuinte' (taxpayer) card.

What is a taxpayer card?

The taxpayer card is not obligatory. We do not recommend you request one, as the PDF document sent by Finanças will always be accepted. Usually just informing your NIF number to the services that it will be requested is enough, without the need to present the document (except in Bank agencies).

The card can be requested on 'e-balcão', and it's free. It is another paper that you must cut in the format of a credit card and it is commonly used by older Portuguese people.

To request your NIF card, visit this article, which summarizes the procedure.

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Question 3

There is an issue in my NIF, will there be a problem?

Accepted Answer

We understand it can be concerning to receive your official NIF document and find an error in the information. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or worry this may cause.

Rest assured, this is something that can occasionally happen, and we're here to help clarify the situation and the next steps.

Why Do Errors Occur?

When applying for your NIF, AnchorLess ensures that we submit the exact information you provide to us. However, errors can sometimes occur during the data entry process by the Portuguese Tax Authorities (Finanças).

The Most Important Thing: Your NIF Number is Correct & Usable!

Despite any inaccuracies in the supporting details (like name spelling or address), the NIF number assigned to you is correct and will remain the same. You can begin using this NIF number for any purposes you require, such as opening a bank account or other administrative tasks.

What We Do When an Error is Identified

If you spot an error, please inform us. Here’s how we generally handle corrections:

We will promptly communicate the necessary corrections to our legal partners.
They will then officially request a correction from the Finanças.
Once we receive the amended NIF document, we will immediately send it to you.

Understanding Different Types of Errors & Solutions

Error in Your Name ("Nome Completo") or Sex ("Sexo")
Action: If you notice an inaccuracy here, please let our team know. We will then take care of requesting a

Question 4

When will I receive my password to 'Portal das Finanças'?

Accepted Answer

Now that you have received your NIF (Tax Identification Number), the next step is obtaining your password for the Portal das Finanças, Portugal's online tax portal. We understand you're eager to get this sorted, and we want to provide full transparency on how this process works.

How AnchorLess Handles Your Password Request:

Automatic Request: As soon as your NIF is issued and sent to you, our system automatically requests your initial password from the Portuguese Tax Authorities (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira).
Official Mailing Process: This is a crucial point. For security reasons, the Tax Authorities will only send this password via physical mail through CTT (the Portuguese national postal service) to our lawyer's office address.
Reception and Forwarding: Once our lawyer's office receives the physical letter containing your password, we will immediately digitize it and send a secure copy to you via email.

Understanding the Timeline: Patience is Key

Typically, it takes 3 to 4 weeks from the date your NIF was issued for the password letter to be processed by the Tax Authorities, mailed by CTT, and received by our lawyer's office (or your designated address).

Why the Wait? Potential Points of Delay:

The process involves multiple entities, and delays can occur at various stages:

Tax Authority Processing: The initial request needs to be processed by the Finanças.
CTT Postal Service: This is the most significant variab

Question 5

What can I use as a Foreign Tax Identification Number?

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What is the Foreign TIN?

Usually your TIN is any ID personal number where you register your taxes with the IRS of your country of residence. You may find it on ID Cards, Passport, Driver's Licence, depending on the country.

Note: this document is NOT your NIF Portugal (which is your tax number in Portugal).

If your country does not have this type of number, you can provide a national ID card number.

What do I need to supply?

The bank needs a document showing your foreign TIN AND your full name.

The TIN must come from the same country as the one from which you provided your proof of address.

You can't send the number only.

Depending on the case, the document may be an identity or social security card, a tax return or a payslip.

Example list of Foreign TIN documents by country

United States

W9 document(if Self-employed)
1040 Document
Social Security Number card (SSN)
Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)

United Kingdom:

National Insurance Number (NI)

Brazil

Código de Pessoa Física (CPF)

Canada

Social Insurance Number (within your IDs or Income Tax and Benefit Return form)

France

Numero Fiscal de Référence (NIF)

Ireland

Personal Public Service Number (PPS)

Italy

Codice Fiscale (CF)

Netherlands

Burgerservicenummer (BSN)

United Arab Emirates

ID Number

Pakistan

ID Number

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Question 6

What document can I use as a Proof of Address for my Digital Certificate?

Accepted Answer

When applying for a Spanish Digital Certificate you must provide a proof of address.

General requirements

Your proof of address must:

Present your full name and match your ID, first, middle and last name, according to the documents you provided;
Present your full address;
Have a clearly visible issue date, issued within the past 3 (three) months;
P.O. Boxes and Business Addresses are not accepted;
Be presented in the Roman alphabet.

It can be one of the following documents:

Bank statement (issued within the last 3 months)

The document should include your full name and full address.
The document should clearly display the issue date.
The document must have been issued within the last three months.
Only an authentic bank statement will be accepted as proof. Other documents from the bank, such as confirmation letters or bank certificates, will not be considered valid.

Utility bill (issued within the last 3 months)

The document should include your full name and full address.
The document must clearly show the issue date.
The document must have been issued within the last three months.
Acceptable providers for the document include electricity, water, mobile SIM, internet, cable, and similar services.

Driver's Licence

The document should include your full name and full address.
The document must clearly show the issue date.
Be currently valid (th

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