# NEWCO

> Corporate services firm helping international clients set up companies, invest, and relocate to Portugal, Madeira, and Malta — covering tax planning, accounting, legal, compliance, residence visas, and Golden Visa support.

Context notes:

- Offices in Funchal (Madeira), Lisbon, Malta (Valletta), and Madrid (Spain). Madeira HQ: Rua Dr. Brito Câmara, nº 20, 1.º Andar, 9000-039 Funchal.
- Phones: Madeira +351 291 210 200, Lisboa +351 213 430 500, Malta +356 21 223 120, Spain +34 917 942 690. Email: info@newco.pro.
- Three jurisdictions covered as service hubs: Portugal (mainland), Madeira (International Business Centre, MAR ship register), and Malta.
- Service lines: company setup, tax compliance and advisory, accounting, legal, compliance/AML, real estate, client management, IT, and a fast-track package (FastTrack).
- Site published in EN, PT, ES, and FR — this file covers the EN version.

## Set up a company

Core service line — incorporating companies in three jurisdictions.

- [Set up a company (overview)](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company): Entry point for company incorporation services across Portugal, Madeira, and Malta.

### Portugal

- [Setting up a company in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-portugal): Overview of the Portuguese incorporation process.
- [Why set up a company in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-portugal/why-set-up-a-company-in-portugal): Reasons and advantages of incorporating in Portugal.
- [How to set up a company in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-portugal/how-to-set-up-a-company-in-portugal): Step-by-step guide to the incorporation process.
- [Types of companies in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-portugal/types-of-companies-in-portugal): Legal entity types available (Lda, SA, sole proprietorship, etc.).
- [Taxation of companies in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-portugal/taxation-of-companies-in-portugal): Corporate tax framework in mainland Portugal.
- [Obligations of companies in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-portugal/obligations-of-companies-in-portugal): Reporting, accounting, and compliance obligations.

### Madeira

- [Setting up a company in Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-madeira): Overview of incorporation in Madeira.
- [Advantages of setting up a company in Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-madeira/advantages-of-setting-up-a-company-in-madeira): Tax and operational benefits of Madeira-based companies.
- [The International Business Centre of Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-madeira/the-international-business-centre-of-madeira): The IBC tax regime — eligibility, benefits, scope.
- [Registration of ships in Madeira (MAR)](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-madeira/registration-of-ships-in-madeira): Ship registration through the Madeira International Ship Register.

### Malta

- [Setting up a company in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-malta): Overview of Malta as a jurisdiction.
- [Why set up a company in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-malta/why-set-up-a-company-in-malta): Reasons and advantages of incorporating in Malta.
- [How to set up a company in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-malta/how-to-set-up-a-company-in-malta): Step-by-step guide to the incorporation process.
- [Types of companies in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-malta/types-of-companies-in-malta): Legal entity types available in Malta.
- [Taxation of companies in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/set-up-a-company/setting-up-a-company-in-malta/taxation-of-companies-in-malta): Corporate tax framework, refund system and participation exemption.

## Moving to Portugal

Residence and immigration services for individuals relocating to Portugal.

- [Moving to Portugal (overview)](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal): Entry point for relocation services.
- [Living in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/living-in-portugal): Practical info on living in mainland Portugal.
- [Living in Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/living-in-madeira): Practical info on living in Madeira.
- [How to move to Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/how-to-move-to-portugal): General relocation guide.
- [How to get a NIF (Portuguese taxpayer number)](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/how-to-move-to-portugal/how-to-get-a-nif-taxpayer-number-in-portugal): Process for obtaining a NIF, including for non-residents.
- [How to open a bank account in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/how-to-move-to-portugal/how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-portugal): Bank account opening guide.
- [Residence visas for Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/how-to-move-to-portugal/residence-visas-for-portugal): Overview of available residence visa types.
- [Golden Visa in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/golden-visa-in-portugal): Portugal's investment-based residence permit programme.
- [Taxes in Portugal for individuals](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/taxes-in-portugal-for-natural-persons-private-individuals): Personal income tax framework.
- [Tax incentives for new residents](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/tax-incentives-for-new-residents): NHR / IFICI and other regimes for new tax residents.
- [Tax obligations in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/moving-to-portugal/tax-obligations-in-portugal): Tax filing and compliance obligations for residents.

## Working in Portugal

- [Working in Portugal (overview)](https://www.newco.pro/en/working-in-portugal): Entry point for the working-in-Portugal section.
- [Dependent work in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/working-in-portugal/dependent-work-in-portugal): Employment under a labour contract.
- [Self-employment in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/working-in-portugal/self-employment-in-portugal): Setting up as a self-employed worker (recibos verdes / freelancer).
- [Remote working in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/working-in-portugal/remote-working-in-portugal): Remote work, digital nomad visa, tax implications.

## Resources

Long-form reference content — ideal for inline citations.

- [Resources (overview)](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources): Hub for articles, guides, and business-information sections.

### Articles

- [Articles index](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles): Full list of articles on Portuguese, Madeiran, and Maltese tax and business topics.
- [Crypto tax in Portugal — current and future prospects](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/crypto-tax-in-portugal-current-and-future-prospects)
- [Inheritance tax in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/inheritance-tax-in-portugal-taxation-of-inheritances-and-donations)
- [The new Portuguese Golden Visa — all you need to know](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/the-new-portuguese-golden-visa-all-you-need-to-know)
- [10 common myths about non-habitual residents in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/10-common-myths-about-non-habitual-residents-in-portugal)
- [The ultimate guide on the NHR in 2024 and beyond — what changes and the NHR 2.0](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/the-ultimate-guide-on-the-nhr-in-2024-and-beyond-what-changes-and-the-nhr-20)
- [IFICI — the new Portuguese regime for non-habitual residents (NHR 2.0)](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/ifici-the-new-portuguese-regime-for-non-habitual-residents-rnh-20)
- [Startups in Portugal — your 5-minute read](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/startups-in-portugal-your-5-minute-read)
- [Investing in Angola — our guide](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/investing-in-angola-our-guide)
- [5 reasons to set up a company in Madeira in 2025](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/5-reasons-why-you-should-set-up-a-company-in-madeira-in-2025)
- [5 good reasons to invest in Malta in 2026](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/5-good-reasons-to-invest-in-malta-in-2026)
- [7 good reasons to start a business in Portugal in 2026](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/articles/7-good-reasons-to-start-a-business-in-portugal-in-2026)

### Guides (downloadable)

- [Guides (overview)](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides): All downloadable guides organized by jurisdiction.
- [Guides — Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/portugal)
- [Investing in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/portugal/investing-in-portugal)
- [Freelancers tax guide](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/portugal/freelancers-tax-guide)
- [Obligations and duties of individuals](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/portugal/obligations-and-duties-of-individuals)
- [Living in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/portugal/living-in-portugal)
- [Holdings in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/portugal/holdings-in-portugal)
- [Golden Visa in Portugal (guide)](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/portugal/golden-visa-in-portugal)
- [Guides — Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/madeira)
- [Living in Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/madeira/living-in-madeira)
- [Brochure: Investing in Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/madeira/brochure-investing-in-madeira)
- [Holdings in Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/madeira/holdings-in-madeira)
- [Guides — Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/malta)
- [Holdings in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/malta/holdings-in-malta)
- [Trading Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/malta/trading-malta)
- [Investing in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/guides/malta/investing-in-malta)

### Business information (reference)

- [Business information (overview)](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/business-information): Detailed reference on tax and corporate frameworks per jurisdiction.
- [Taxation in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/business-information/taxation-in-portugal): Corporate tax, IRS, IVA, social security, double-tax treaties, IMI, IMT, stamp duty, and the NHR regime.
- [Companies in Portugal](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/business-information/companies-in-portugal): Legal aspects, partners, managers, articles of association, licensing.
- [Taxation in Madeira](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/business-information/taxation-in-madeira): Corporate tax and IRS specifics for Madeira.
- [Madeira companies](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/business-information/madeira-companies): Legal aspects of Madeira-incorporated companies, including ship registration.
- [Taxation in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/business-information/taxation-in-malta): Income tax, refund system, participation exemption, double-tax treaties, VAT, social security, and more.
- [Companies in Malta](https://www.newco.pro/en/resources/business-information/companies-in-malta): Shareholders, directors, legal aspects, licensing, company secretary, capital contributions.

## About NEWCO

- [About NEWCO](https://www.newco.pro/en/newco): Company overview — mission, services, team structure.
- [Our Services](https://www.newco.pro/en/newco/our-services): Full list of NEWCO service lines.
- [Our Team](https://www.newco.pro/en/newco/our-team): Team structure — leadership, country managers, compliance, accounting and tax, client management, administrative services, real estate, legal, IT.
- [Leadership team](https://www.newco.pro/en/newco/our-team/leadership): Founders and senior leadership of NEWCO.
- [NEWCO FastTrack](https://www.newco.pro/en/newco-fasttrack): Faster, packaged version of NEWCO's company setup and relocation services.

## Contact

- [Contacts](https://www.newco.pro/en/newco/contacts): Offices in Funchal (Madeira), Lisbon, Valletta (Malta) and Madrid (Spain). Email info@newco.pro. Phones: Madeira +351 291 210 200, Lisboa +351 213 430 500, Malta +356 21 223 120, Spain +34 917 942 690. Includes contact form and meeting scheduling.
- [Newsletter](https://www.newco.pro/en/newsletter): Subscribe to NEWCO's newsletter.
- [Recruitment](https://www.newco.pro/en/recruitment): Open positions at NEWCO.