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Portuguese Payroll — Relovisa's Employer-of-Record
Portuguese employer-of-record service for D3 visa holders, handled in-house by Relovisa. Multi-year operational track record, full Segurança Social registration, IRS withholding and IFICI tax application coordinated end-to-end.
- In-house Portuguese employer-of-record service — multi-year operational track record handling D3 employment compliance.
- Full Portuguese social security and IRS withholding — Segurança Social registration, monthly payslips, A1 / Certificate of Coverage coordination if needed.
- IFICI tax application support — 20% flat tax for 10 years for qualifying highly-qualified activities.
- Single point of accountability — one team handles your employment, payroll, and D3 visa compliance end-to-end.
How Relovisa's Portuguese payroll works
Portuguese employment, fully managed
You hold a D3 visa, you live in Portugal, your employment is structured through Relovisa's Portuguese employer-of-record service. Standard Portuguese employment contract, Segurança Social registration, IRS withholding, Portuguese labor protections.
IFICI tax built into setup
D3 + qualifying highly-qualified activity = 20% flat tax for 10 years. We handle the 15 January application as part of the payroll service.
Single point of accountability
One team handles your employment contract, monthly payroll, social security filings, IRS withholding, and D3 visa compliance — coordinated end-to-end, not split across vendors.
Recurring, transparent pricing
One-time setup fee covers contract and registration. Monthly service fee covers payslips, social security filings, IRS withholding, ongoing compliance. Your gross salary is what we agree; net is what you actually receive after standard Portuguese deductions.
Why this matters in 2026
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AIMA tightened employer review
Post-28 April 2025, AIMA scrutinizes employer credibility for D3 filings. Proper Portuguese employment compliance — full Segurança Social registration, IRS withholding, and labor-law adherence — is essential.
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Multi-year operational track record
Relovisa has been running Portuguese employer-of-record engagements for several years, with active Segurança Social filings, IRS payroll, and accounting infrastructure in Portugal.
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Single point of accountability
Employment, payroll, social security, IRS withholding, and D3 visa compliance — coordinated end-to-end by one team instead of split across multiple vendors.
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Tax + visa coordinated together
IFICI 20% flat tax application is filed by the same team that handles your employment contract and Segurança Social registration — no hand-off gaps, no missed January deadline.
How Relovisa's payroll setup works
From employment contract to ongoing payroll compliance — we handle every step.
1. Initial consultation
We review your role and salary expectations against D3 thresholds (≥1.5× national average) and IFICI qualifying activity list.
2. Employment contract
Portuguese employment contract through Relovisa's employer-of-record service with the agreed gross salary, role title, and start date.
3. Social security + IRS setup
Segurança Social registration. IRS withholding configured per Portuguese tax brackets (20% flat rate after IFICI approval).
4. NIF
We obtain your Portuguese NIF (tax number). A Portuguese bank account is also required for payroll — we send you a detailed step-by-step guide for opening one.
5. D3 visa filing
Full AIMA-compliant D3 dossier with the employment contract as the qualifying-employment basis. Consulate appointment booked.
6. Ongoing payroll
Monthly payslips, social security filings, IRS withholding, year-end IRS support. IFICI application filed by 15 January after your first full tax-residency year.
Let your personal case manager and lawyer handle all the paperwork
No more dealing with bureaucracy — we take care of every detail.
1. Understand Your Immigration Options
During a consultation, our expert evaluates your profile and outlines pathways, helping you make an informed decision.
2. Tailored Strategy for Approval
Lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success.
3. Complete Document Preparation
With minimal input from you, we handle certificates, translations, and applications.
4. Smooth Application Process
Your manager schedules appointments, ensures compliance, communicates with authorities, and tracks progress.
5. Bureaucratic Tasks Solved
We handle finding housing, tax registrations, and residence permits, eliminating paperwork stress.
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Portugal D3 + Relovisa Payroll
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+ €430/month payroll · + €990 per family member
For D3 visa applicants — Portugal residents.
- Eligibility review and personalized strategy guide
- Preparation of all required documents
- Initial consultation
- Unlimited chat with a dedicated visa expert
- Lawyer consultation for complex cases
- All required forms completed by us
- Pre-submission document double-check
- NIF
- Consulate slot booking where the jurisdiction allows it, OR detailed step-by-step instructions where booking requires in-person face + passport verification by the applicant
- End-to-end case management through visa issuance
- Portuguese payroll setup — employment contract via Relovisa's Portuguese employer-of-record service
- IRS payroll withholding and monthly payslips
- Ongoing payroll compliance for as long as you need it
About “Relovisa Advisors”
Relovisa is a premium full-service immigration consultancy (HQ Portugal, "Made in Portugal"). It is not a law firm: it works with licensed immigration lawyers and tax advisors per jurisdiction. Relovisa delivers EU/UK/US residency and citizenship to founders, skilled professionals, investors, and remote workers, handling the paperwork end-to-end. Distinctive: its own Portuguese EOR/payroll entity, packaged with the Portugal D3 and Spain DNV routes, plus deep specialist depth on the France Talent (Passeport Talent) innovative-project route, including DRIEETS dossiers and the no-incubator route with two letters of support.
99.2%
Average success rate
99.2% of clients get their visas and residence permits
7000+
Cases · 30+ countries
Clients across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS
80+
Experts and lawyers
Professionals from around the world
8 years
Average experience
In immigration law & consulting
Our team, lawyers and partners
Our legal experts and professionals take care of everything — from document preparation to final approval — with 24/7 support, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Olia Nemirovski
COO
10+ years specialist in client and partner relations, driving innovation through deep customer understanding.
Evgenia
Immigration lawyer
Licensed lawyer with deep knowledge of UK immigration law, she excels as a case manager for Talent Visas with 99.8% success rate.
Vladimir
Immigration consultant
Over three years of project management experience in German work immigration processes.
Daniela
Immigration Lawyer
Her expertise includes legal representation in court proceedings, expedited solutions for delayed residence processes, and all visa programs.
Petra
Immigration consultant
Specializes in D visas: Digital Nomad, D7, D2, D3, etc. She has experience working with various types of income.
Marilia
Immigration Attorney
Lawyer with 4 years experience works with global mobility processes for self-employed individuals through D8, D2, or IT workers through D3/Blue Card.
Thiago
Immigration Attorney
Relocated more than 300 high-qualified professionals to Portugal since 2018. Currently holding 100% success in lawsuits against AIMA (200+).
Vladislav
Tax Advisor
A licensed tax consultant with thousands of cases handled worldwide, from EU countries to Hong Kong and the USA. Specializes in finding solutions in the most unique and challenging situations.
Thomas
Tax Advisor
Thomas specializes in crypto business consultancy, with notable projects including market research for Bit2Me, a major Southern European cryptocurrency exchange.
FAQs
Who is this product for?
D3 visa applicants who need Portuguese employer-of-record support. Typical cases: (1) You have an existing foreign employer or your own foreign company, and that entity doesn't have (or doesn't want to open) Portuguese operations. (2) You want a single team handling employment, payroll, and visa compliance instead of three separate vendors. (3) You want IFICI tax application built into the setup from day one.
What's the actual salary structure?
We agree your gross monthly salary in EUR. Standard Portuguese employment deductions apply: 11% employee social security, IRS withholding per Portuguese tax brackets. For IFICI-eligible roles (most D3 cases), IRS withholding is the 20% flat rate after IFICI approval. We provide monthly payslips, year-end IRS support, and A1 certificate filing if needed.
Can my own foreign company engage Relovisa's payroll service to employ me in Portugal?
Yes — this is a common structure. Your foreign company (Delaware, BVI, etc.) engages Relovisa's Portuguese employer-of-record service. Relovisa then employs you in Portugal at the agreed gross salary, handling Segurança Social, IRS withholding, monthly payroll. Your foreign company retains its profits, you receive Portuguese-domiciled income, social security, and benefits. We coordinate the inter-company structure with your accountant.
What's the minimum salary I need to be paid through the payroll?
For D3 compliance: at least 1.5× Portuguese national average (~€2,100/month) for most roles, €2,500–3,000/month for managerial roles. We structure your gross salary to meet the relevant D3 threshold.
Is IFICI guaranteed for D3 + payroll?
IFICI is not automatic — you apply by 15 January after your first full Portuguese tax-residency year. Eligibility requires you to perform a qualifying activity (most D3 roles do). We handle the application as part of the payroll service.
What if I want to leave the payroll later?
30-day notice on the monthly service. We provide standard Portuguese employment-exit documentation. Your visa status continues until renewal — at renewal, you'll need a new D3 employer (or switch visa categories) to maintain residency.
Can I use this if I live in another EU country?
The publicly-priced product covers D3 holders resident in Portugal. We do handle cross-border setups in specific cases — talk to us about your specific situation.
How quickly can the setup happen?
6–8 weeks for employment contract, social security registration, NIF, and full dossier. Then consulate processing for the D3 visa itself (30–60 days). Total: 3–4 months to "ready to enter Portugal as employed D3 holder."