Q: Is there a Chamber of Commerce dedicated to trade relations between Portugal and the UK?
A: Yes, in fact there are two Chambers, one in Portugal and another one in the UK:

·  British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce

·  Portuguese Chamber – The Portuguese UK Business Network

Q: How can I know if a Portuguese company is reliable or not?

A: You can contact the Instituto dos Registos e Notariado - IRN (equivalent to Companies House in the UK).

Q: How can I locate Portuguese representatives of UK trade marks?
A: You can consult “Guia de Marcas” - a directory of registered trade marks in Portugal which includes British trade marks - on the Guianet website.

Q: How can I have a list of Trade Fairs and Exhibitions in Portugal?

A: You can find information on the most important trade fairs and exhibitions in Portugal on the following sites:

www.fil.pt

www.exponor.pt

www.peb.pt

Q: How can I open a business in Portugal?

R: You can visit the Business Development Agency in Portugal (Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo em Portugal) website: www.portugalglobal.pt

You may also find useful information on the Instituto dos Registos e Notariado (equivalent to Companies House in the UK).

For further information on how to do business in Portugal please consult our country page on UK Trade & Investment website.

Frequently Asked Questions for Portuguese Companies