Question 1

How to activate E-Notification and remove AnchorLess' fiscal representation

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Activate E-Notification

To activate electronic notifications on Portal das Finanças and remove your fiscal representative, you need to:

Log into Portal das Finanças with your NIF and password. Search for 'Gerir Canais' and navigate to your notification settings. And click "Aceder"

Under 'Canais de Notificação', click 'Ativar' to change the status from inactive to pending activation. The request's approval will depend on the date of the request, with activations occurring either on the 1st of the following month or the month after next.

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Question 2

How do I install the digital certificate on Android or IOS?

Accepted Answer

IOS

Q: How do I upload my proof of identity for my NIE?

All you have to do is take your passport, click on "Upload document" and proceed to upload your document, following the instructions on the screen. | Applicants from EU countries can also use an identity card as proof of identity. <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/3/6/0/6360959da3d91000/image_voz1gg.png" alt="" width="800" height="258" /> ||| The quality of the proof of identity is crucial. We strongly recommend using a scanner to upload the passport. A low-quality document (illegible, incomplete, or with glare) will be systematically rejected by the Spanish police authority, causing significant delays and requiring you to submit the application again. <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/3/6/0/6360959da3d91000/image_kcwhp1.png" alt="" width="800" height="417" /> ||| ⚠️ If you upload your ID via the software, the file must be in .png, .jpeg, or .jpg format only. If you encounter an error when uploading your proof of identity, or if the software does not accept it even though you have done everything correctly, please do not hesitate to contact us at <a href="mailto:support@anchorless.io">support@anchorless.io</a> and send the document directly

Send the certificate file *.p12 o *pfx by Airdrop or Email.
Save the certificate on “Files App”.
Click on the certificate and follow the instructions below.
Go to your “Settings” phone and click on “Profile Downloaded”.

On top left, click on “Install”.

Enter your phone password

On top left, click on “Install”.

Finish by clicking “Done”.

All good! Your certificate is now linked to your IOS. When you want to use it, a pop-up will appear asking you to select the certificate.

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Question 3

How do I upload my proof of identity for my NIE?

Accepted Answer

All you have to do is take your passport, click on "Upload document" and proceed to upload your document, following the instructions on the screen.

| Applicants from EU countries can also use an identity card as proof of identity.

||| The quality of the proof of identity is crucial. We strongly recommend using a scanner to upload the passport.  

A low-quality document (illegible, incomplete, or with glare) will be systematically rejected by the Spanish police authority, causing significant delays and requiring you to submit the application again.

||| ⚠️ If you upload your ID via the software, the file must be in .png, .jpeg, or .jpg format only.

If you encounter an error when uploading your proof of identity, or if the software does not accept it even though you have done everything correctly, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@anchorless.io and send the document directly

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

How do I install the digital certificate on macOS?

Accepted Answer

Here’s a clear reformulation of those instructions:

Follow these steps to properly install your digital certificate (.p12 file) on macOS:

Open Spotlight by pressing Command (⌘) + Space and type Keychain Access.

In the left sidebar, select "Login" under Default Keychains.

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Question 6

What document can I use as a Proof of Address?

Accepted Answer

When applying for a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal - Fiscal Identification Number) you must provide a proof of address.

Obtaining a NIF Portugal with AnchorLess is fast and straightforward.

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 (matching the information provided when requesting your NIF);
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, in the following languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French or Italian (for more information see below).

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 mu

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