E-Residence

Tax and immigration advisory for foreigners in Spain and Portugal

E-Residence is a tax and accounting advisory firm specializing in managing administrative and tax procedures for international clients relocating to Spain or Portugal. The company presents itself as a specialized team that guides the client through the entire administrative workflow, from document preparation to full professional representation. It has been operating since 2013 and holds tax and accounting license number 62802L.

Its approach is built around a fully remote working model: the site states that no physical presence or travel to tax offices is required, and that procedures are managed via power of attorney. The firm declares processing times of 10 to 14 days, compared to the 1 to 3 months it attributes to the traditional process, and offers support in several languages throughout the procedure.

Services for Spain

The Spanish catalog covers fourteen services managed end-to-end by the team. These include:

• NIE: foreigner identification number, processed remotely for EU and non-EU citizens.
• FNMT digital certificate: digital identification for dealings with the Tax Agency, Social Security, and signing official documents online.
• Autónomo registration: tax registration with the AEAT and Social Security enrollment, fully online.
• Spanish NIF: tax identification number for foreign companies, filed with the Tax Agency.
• S.L. company incorporation: incorporation of a Spanish limited company online, from deed signing to registration at the Commercial Registry.
• Beckham Law: guidance on eligibility and the main tax benefits of the special regime for expatriates.
• Digital nomad visa: for those who work remotely and wish to reside and work in Spain.
• NUSS: Spanish Social Security number.
• Spanish bank account: remote opening, with the local team handling communication with banks.
• Accounting services: tax, accounting, payroll, and corporate compliance for the Spanish company, with a dedicated advisor and online mode.
• Tax registration (Modelo 030): registration as a tax resident or non-resident with the AEAT, or updating details.
• NIE Verde: assistance for EU citizens to obtain the EU Citizen Registration Certificate.
• Vida Laboral: official employment history report issued by the General Treasury of the Social Security (TGSS).
• Certificate of residence: proof of registration as a resident in Spain, processed with the National Police.

Services for Portugal

The firm offers an equivalent catalog for Portugal, which includes:

• Portuguese NIF: tax identification number obtained remotely.
• Portuguese NISS: Social Security identification number.
• Portuguese bank account: online opening.
• Fiscal representation: tax representative in Portugal for foreigners.
• NHR regime: non-habitual resident regime, with tax exemptions and privileges for a period of ten years.
• IRS return: filing of the annual Portuguese income tax return, aimed at nomads and expatriates.
• Certificate of residence (CRUE): for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens.
• Company incorporation: registration of a Portuguese company online, including form, documents, fees, and signing of articles of association.
• Birth certificate: online application without the need for a personal visit.
• Ready-made company in Madeira: clean European legal entity, with or without a bank account, and full support.
• Digital nomad visa (D8): for working remotely from Portugal.

Remote notarization and other international services

In addition to country-specific services, E-Residence offers remote online notarization (RON) for contracts, agreements, affidavits, and other documents, with international validity and recognition. It also provides certified copy services for passports, academic records, and legal documents, as well as signature notarization for contracts, affidavits, and powers of attorney.

Work process

The workflow described by the company begins with completing an online contact form and selecting the package that best suits the client's needs. A biometric verification is then carried out to protect the integrity of the order and ensure the confidentiality of documents. The client then completes the application form and attaches the required documentation, such as passport and proof of address. The firm states that it accompanies the client at every step of the process.

Comparison with the traditional process

The company contrasts its remote method with the conventional administrative procedure. According to its comparison, the traditional process requires physical presence, travel to Spain or Portugal, and personal visits to tax offices, with processing times of 1 to 3 months subject to appointment availability, self-managed forms and risk of rejection, language skills, and risk of tax miscalculations for non-residents. In contrast, E-Residence offers a 100% remote process via power of attorney, processing times of 10 to 14 days, full management by certified specialists, support in all languages, and guaranteed tax compliance from day one.

Firm details

E-Residence has been operating since 2013 and presents itself as a firm of certified tax and accounting professionals with license number 62802L. The site mentions more than 17,000 nomads served and more than 2,900 five-star reviews on Google and Trustpilot, with a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 2,672 reviews on Trustpilot. The company offers a 100% money-back guarantee and a fully remote workflow. Its catalog also includes services for Italy, such as the Codice Fiscale and a free calculator for it, with an Italian digital certificate and Italian bank account announced as coming soon.

Location and contact

Phone: +351-21-096-8128 · Email: team@e-residence.com · Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 09:00-18:00