Accountant in Lisbon — English-Speaking Certified Accounting Firm

HVR is a certified accounting firm in Lisbon, based in Parque das Nações, five minutes from Oriente station. We work in English and Portuguese, serve companies across the Lisbon metropolitan area and nationwide, and accounting starts at €150 per month. The accountant responsible for your file is Hugo Ribeiro, registered with the Portuguese Order of Certified Accountants (OCC) under number 64356.

Why your accountant in Portugal has to be certified

In Portugal, every company is legally required to have a Contabilista Certificado — a certified accountant registered with the OCC — who signs the accounts and answers to the Tax Authority. This is not optional and it is not a formality: the signature carries personal professional responsibility. When you compare firms, ask for the name and OCC number of the person who will actually sign. It takes seconds to verify and it tells you who is accountable.

Working in English

Portuguese tax law is written in Portuguese, and so is every notification the Tax Authority sends you. Our clients receive explanations, reports and filings deadlines in English, while we handle the Portuguese side. That covers founders relocating to Lisbon, foreign-owned subsidiaries, freelancers on green receipts and property investors — people who need to understand what they are signing, not just be told it is done.

Our office in Lisbon

Avenida da Boa Esperança, Shop 4A, 1990-043 Parque das Nações, Lisbon. Five minutes on foot from Oriente station, with free parking nearby. Meetings can be held at our office, at your premises, or by video call — whichever fits your week.

Areas we serve

We work with businesses across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area: Lisbon centre, Parque das Nações, Avenidas Novas, Alvalade, Olivais, Chiado, Benfica, Oeiras, Cascais, Sintra, Loures, Amadora, Almada, Seixal and Setúbal. Clients outside Lisbon are served remotely with the same service and the same prices — see our online accounting.

What a local accountant gives you

• In-person meetings when the matter deserves a face rather than an email thread.
• Local knowledge of councils, licensing and the entities you will actually deal with.
• Quick response — we commit to replying to contact requests within 24 hours, and by phone during office hours for anything urgent.
• Continuity — a firm, not a single freelancer, so holidays and illness never leave a filing deadline unattended.

Services

General accounting and bookkeeping, VAT and corporate income tax (IRC) filings, IES annual return, payroll and social security, personal income tax (IRS), company formation, and financial reporting for management and investors. We also advise on the IFICI regime, the successor to NHR, for newly resident professionals.

How much does an accountant in Lisbon cost?

Our accounting starts at €150 per month for micro companies. The final price depends on document volume, number of employees and the services you need. We publish our prices instead of hiding them behind a form — a useful test when comparing firms anywhere in Portugal.

Switching accountant

You can change accountant at any point in the year, not just in January. We handle the cessation with the Tax Authority, the notification to Social Security and the transfer of the SAF-T file and pending documents. See how to change your accountant in Portugal.

Frequently asked questions

Where is your office in Lisbon?

Avenida da Boa Esperança, Shop 4A, Parque das Nações, Lisbon, postal code 1990-043. Five minutes walk from Oriente station, with free parking nearby.

Do you offer in-person meetings?

Yes, at our office or at your premises. Video conference meetings are also available for convenience.

Which areas of Lisbon do you serve?

The entire Lisbon Metropolitan Area, including Lisbon centre, Parque das Nações, Oeiras, Cascais, Sintra, Loures, Amadora, Almada, Seixal and Setúbal.

How much does an accountant in Lisbon cost?

From €150 per month for micro businesses. The final price depends on document volume, number of employees and additional services. Quotes are free.

How quickly do you respond?

Within 24 hours for contact requests. For urgent matters we are available by phone during office hours, 9am to 6pm.

Can you help me open a company in Lisbon?

Yes. We handle the whole process, including choice of legal structure, commercial registry, Tax Authority and Social Security enrolment. See opening a company in Portugal.

Do you work with tech startups?

Yes, including stock options, fundraising support, tax incentives such as SIFIDE II, and investor-ready reporting. See accounting for startups.

Book a free consultation with a certified accountant in Lisbon. If you are moving to Portugal, start with our tax and accounting guide for new residents.