The U.S. Commercial Service in Portugal (CSA) identifies the industry sectors that offer the most potential for U.S. products and services, and prepares market research reports on an on-going basis. If you would like to receive market intelligence about export opportunities for your particular product or service, CSA Portugal can conduct customized market research for your firm.

The Portugal Country Commercial Guide (CCG), lists the leading sectors for U.S. exports and investment in Portugal. Access Doing Business in Portugal for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report. Aside from the best prospect sectors, U.S. firms should also be aware of opportunities in other sectors of the Portuguese economy. Contact us for information on the market of opportunities for your particular product or service.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Portugal (CSA) provides many services to help U.S. companies identify potential Portuguese partners. Our business matchmaking services are designed to help you locate, screen, and meet with potential buyers, representatives, distributors, and joint venture partners.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Portugal (CSA) uses a variety of resources, including in-country databases and local expertise, to provide you with import statistics and a list of the top ten potential importers for your product.

Foreign and domestic investors have free and equal rights to establish and own businesses in Portugal, or to acquire and dispose of interest in businesses without discrimination. An individual must be appointed as the company’s legal representative, but assignment of capital to a branch office is not necessary.

You will find further information about establishing a company in Portugal in Chapter 3 of the Portugal Country Commercial Guide (CCG), which deals with Selling U.S. Products and Services. Access Doing Business in Portugal for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

You will find a summary of the most important Portuguese import regulations and import restrictions in Chapter 5 of the Portugal Country Commercial Guide (CCG), Trade Regulations and Standards. Access Doing Business in Portugal for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

If you would like to identify import duties and taxes applicable to your specific product, please contact us.
If you need counseling from an expert in customs issues, contact us to request a list of Portuguese customs brokers. Please be advised that the listing of a firm does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Commerce or any other agency of the U.S. Government.

You will find information about safety regulations and standards in Chapter 5 of the Portugal Country Commercial Guide (CCG), Trade Regulations and Standards. Access Doing Business in Portugal for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

If you would like to identify the standards applicable to your specific product, please contact us.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Portugal can investigate the capabilities, legitimacy and financial strength of your potential Portuguese business partners. Our report will contain available sales, profit figures, potential liabilities, and other financial information. Learn more…

For information on hotels in Portugal, please contact us. We will be happy to provide you with the information you need for a successful business trip.

Participating in local trade shows is an excellent way to contact Portuguese potential buyers and to gain market exposure. Every year U.S. Commercial Service in Portugal supports a number of trade shows and events carefully selected by its team of country experts. Click here to view the current list of local events.

Advertising in local trade publications is an excellent way to gain market exposure for your product or service in Portugal. You will find a brief list of the leading Portuguese newspapers and business magazines Chapter 3 of the Portugal Country Commercial Guide (CCG), Selling U.S. Products and Services. Access Doing Business in Portugal for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

Please contact us for a list of business publications in your specific industry sector. We can supply detailed information, such as the publisher contact data, circulation, frequency, advertising rates, and more.

If your firm is having difficulties with an Portuguese company, please feel free to contact us and provide detailed information about the situation, contact data, and documented proof of unsuccessful attempts at resolving the problem. We will analyze your case and provide assistance accordingly. Please be advised that the Embassy, by its own initiative, does not intervene in questions arising from private transactions. It does however, attempt to clarify misunderstandings.

If you need legal advice, please contact us. We can provide you with a list of the major law firms located in Portugal. Please take into account that the listing of a firm does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Commerce or any other agency of the U.S. Government.

You will find information about “Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards-FAIRS” in the Foreign Agricultural Service home page www.fas.usda.gov. If you need additional information or assistance, you will find a live link to the web site of the Foreign Agricultural Service at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid which represents U.S. agricultural interests in Spain and Portugal, here.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Portugal does not help U.S. companies find foreign suppliers. Click here for a list of Portuguese government organizations that support Portuguese exporters.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal and the Portuguese Embassy in the United States can provide you with the names of U.S. companies established in Portugal.