# Portugal Registry Workflow Checklist

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## 6-Step Workflow

1. **Identify the registry**
   - Registry: Registo Nacional de Pessoas Colectivas (RNPC) + Registo Comercial
   - URL: https://justica.gov.pt
   - Operator: Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado (IRN), Ministry of Justice

2. **Check access requirements**
   - Account required: No
   - Local ID required: No

3. **Plan budget**
   - Price range: USD 0.00-27.30
   - Payment methods: Credit card, Multibanco reference, MB WAY

4. **Anticipate friction**
   - Captcha / 2FA: Captcha
   - English UI: Partial

5. **Plan turnaround**
   - Turnaround: Instant for Certidão Permanente; same-day for one-time Certidão Online

6. **Verify recency**
   - Last verified: 3 May 2026
   - Always confirm pricing at the official registry before submitting.

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*Full guide: https://www.businessdataguide.com/blog/jurisdictions/portugal-company-search-guide*