English-speaking accountants in Portugal

Moving to Portugal as an expat or digital nomad is exciting, but the administrative side is rarely straightforward. Portuguese bureaucracy, tax forms and accounting software are almost entirely in Portuguese. Even residents who pick up conversational Portuguese quickly can find it genuinely difficult to discuss NHR optimisation, Recibos Verdes structures, social security contributions or AT portal submissions without a bilingual professional. A misunderstood instruction or a mistranslated form can lead to penalties or missed deductions that a competent English-speaking accountant would catch immediately.

The need for English-language support goes beyond simple translation. Many English-speaking expats arrive with existing foreign income, pensions, property assets or equity compensation that must be declared correctly under both Portuguese law and the relevant double taxation treaty. Understanding how Portugal taxes foreign-sourced dividends, rental income and capital gains — especially under NHR — requires a specialist, not just a generalist who happens to speak English. The accountants listed here have demonstrated experience working with international clients in English on exactly these types of cross-border situations.

NomadFindr profiles only list firms that actively serve English-speaking clients. Many are based in Lisbon and Porto but operate nationwide or fully remotely, serving expats in the Algarve, Silver Coast, Madeira and anywhere else in Portugal. Browse the profiles below to compare specialties, languages spoken and client focus, and reach out directly to firms that match your situation — no intermediaries, no fees.