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jkmet

Must you pass a language test before starting a business in Portugal? If so, are there any workarounds?

JohnnyPT

Hi Jkmet,
Of course not :)
To deal with some bureaucratic matters, you may need some help of someone who speaks Portuguese, for example a solicitor or lawyer. But many government departments often deal with non-nationals, and understand well English. But there are legal issues that are better understood in Portuguese, and then explained to you by someone who speaks good English, such as setting up your company, social security matters, ...

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