Preliminary Name Certificate (Urgent)
Price includes the €150 government fee (urgent processing, up to 2 business days).
About: We secure the preliminary name certificate so you can incorporate under your chosen brand—fast, with urgent processing included.
What is a Preliminary Name Certificate?
The Certificado de Admissibilidade de Firma/Denominação (commercial registry) is the official approval that your company name is legally acceptable and available. It lets you proceed to incorporation using that exact name. (This is not a trademark and does not grant IP protection.)
How company names work in Portugal (quick guide):
You can either pick a name from the government’s pre-approved list (generic, fastest), or
Request a Preliminary Name Certificate for your custom brand name (this service).
What you get (deliverables):
Application preparation & submission (we submit within 1 business day of your intake)
Up to 3 name options reviewed and filed
Official confirmation of the approved name (PDF/receipt) — urgent route
Timeline: Authority processing up to 2 business days (urgent). We submit your request within 1 business day after intake is complete.
Prerequisites:
3 preferred names (ranked: #1–#5)
Short description of the activity with determined CAE/CIRS
Example: “Marketing consulting — CAE 70220; CIRS Cat. B”
Not included: Trademark registration or legal opinions on brand conflicts (available as add-ons).
After purchase: Within 24 hours you’ll receive a link to book a quick kickoff (10–15 min) or complete a short intake. We file the application the next business day and notify you as soon as the certificate is issued.
Great pairings:
Company Registration (use the approved name immediately)
Articles of Incorporation — Pre-Selection / Custom Drafting
Bank Account Setup (Corporate)
RCBE (Beneficial Ownership) Filing
Price includes the €150 government fee (urgent processing, up to 2 business days).
About: We secure the preliminary name certificate so you can incorporate under your chosen brand—fast, with urgent processing included.
What is a Preliminary Name Certificate?
The Certificado de Admissibilidade de Firma/Denominação (commercial registry) is the official approval that your company name is legally acceptable and available. It lets you proceed to incorporation using that exact name. (This is not a trademark and does not grant IP protection.)
How company names work in Portugal (quick guide):
You can either pick a name from the government’s pre-approved list (generic, fastest), or
Request a Preliminary Name Certificate for your custom brand name (this service).
What you get (deliverables):
Application preparation & submission (we submit within 1 business day of your intake)
Up to 3 name options reviewed and filed
Official confirmation of the approved name (PDF/receipt) — urgent route
Timeline: Authority processing up to 2 business days (urgent). We submit your request within 1 business day after intake is complete.
Prerequisites:
3 preferred names (ranked: #1–#5)
Short description of the activity with determined CAE/CIRS
Example: “Marketing consulting — CAE 70220; CIRS Cat. B”
Not included: Trademark registration or legal opinions on brand conflicts (available as add-ons).
After purchase: Within 24 hours you’ll receive a link to book a quick kickoff (10–15 min) or complete a short intake. We file the application the next business day and notify you as soon as the certificate is issued.
Great pairings:
Company Registration (use the approved name immediately)
Articles of Incorporation — Pre-Selection / Custom Drafting
Bank Account Setup (Corporate)
RCBE (Beneficial Ownership) Filing