There are a Number of reasons to use your Nif Number in Portugal. Firstly, it may be a requirement in certain instances (e.g. buying a house or car) and, secondly, it could reduce your Portuguese tax obligations. There’s another reason too, and that’s that by using your NIF number when you spend €10 or more[1]https://www.e-konomista.pt/fatura-da-sorte/ you’ll receive a coupon for entry in a weekly lottery-style draw (Fatura da Sorte). By taking part, you could potentially
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