Bordr charges $150 for a Portuguese NIF and then $150 a year after the first 12 months. Every alternative below gets you the same official number from the same Tax Authority. Coepi is the cheapest: €39.99 including VAT, charged once, with no yearly fee. NIF Express is next at €49.99, renewing at €49.99 a year. Prices were read on each provider's own website on 21 and 22 October 2026.
TL;DR: Bordr charges $150 for a Portuguese NIF and then $150 a year after the first 12 months. Every alternative below gets you the same official number from the same Tax Authority. Coepi is the cheapest: €39.99 including VAT, charged once, with no yearly fee. NIF Express is next at €49.99, renewing at €49.99 a year. Prices were read on each provider's own website on 21 and 22 October 2026.
Why people look for a Bordr alternative
Bordr is well known and has a long review history. Two things make people compare: the price in US dollars, and the yearly fee. Bordr's NIF includes fiscal representation, billed yearly after the first 12 months. Since 2022 most non-residents outside the EU do not need a paid representative to get or keep a NIF (the rule is in you do not need a fiscal representative to get a NIF), so many people would rather not pay every year. If you already have a NIF from Bordr and want to stop the renewal, see Bordr fiscal representation renewal.
The alternatives, side by side
| Provider | First year | After that | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coepi | €39.99 incl. VAT | Nothing, ever | 21 Oct 2026 |
| NIF Express | €49.99 | €49.99 a year | 21 Oct 2026 |
| nifportugal.pt | €70 | €99 a year | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Novomove | €79 (advertised down from €119) | €79 a year on one plan | 21 Oct 2026 |
| NIFPortugal.com (not nifportugal.pt) | €99 (€149 or €249 for faster) | €15 a month for fiscal representation, if you keep it | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Anchorless | From €99 | Recurs after the included period | 21 Oct 2026 |
| GetNIF Portugal | €120 | €120 a year | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Bordr | $150 | $150 a year | 21 Oct 2026 |
Prices change. Our NIF price comparison keeps the full table with each provider's date, and Coepi vs Bordr goes through Bordr point by point.
What stays the same whichever you pick
- The number. Every service files with the Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira. The NIF you get is identical and valid for life.
- The documents. A passport (or EU ID card) and a recent proof of address.
- The free route. In Portugal, the NIF is free at a Finanças office if you are comfortable with Portuguese; our DIY guide walks through it.
What differs
- The yearly fee. Over three years Bordr costs $450 and NIF Express €149.97. Coepi stays at €39.99.
- Who files. At Coepi a Portuguese lawyer files the application the same day your documents are complete.
- The order of things. Coepi checks your documents first and asks you to pay after. Several services take payment before you upload anything.
Who charges what, by name: cheapest NIF in Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bordr? Yes. Coepi charges €39.99 including VAT, once, for the same official NIF; Bordr charges $150 and then $150 a year.
Can I switch away from Bordr if I already have a NIF? You keep your NIF; it is yours for life. What you can stop is the yearly representation fee.
Is a NIF from an alternative service accepted by banks? Yes. Banks see the same number from the same Tax Authority.
Want the lowest all-in price? Get your Portuguese NIF online for €39.99, once, with nothing to renew.
Revisionato per l'accuratezza legale da Thaís R. Garrido, Advogada, OA n.º 58735L.