The fees payable to IMPIC for the issuance of a contractor license are set out in Ordinance No. 261-A/2015, which establishes the fees for licensing, certificates, alvarás, and other administrative procedures related to construction activities.
Contractor license in Portugal, issued by IMPIC – Instituto dos Mercados Públicos, do Imobiliário e da Construção, I.P., follow a progressive fee structure based on the class of license applied for.
In all cases, the initial application carries a fixed cost of €75.00. However, the fees increase significantly for the higher categories.
a) License Issuance Fee
b) Annual Renewal Fee
In particular, Class 9 – the highest of all classes – applicable to construction projects valued at over €19 million, is subject to two additional fees:
a) One-off issuance fee: €50,000, payable only once upon granting of the license.
b) Annual renewal fee: €15,000, required to maintain the license in force.
A thorough analysis of the applicable fees and payment procedures is essential to ensure the efficient management of construction projects in Portugal, particularly for high-value projects such as those falling under Class 9.
Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P. – Branch in Portugal has a specialized team in commercial and corporate law, ready to advise on the entire process of obtaining and maintaining licenses with IMPIC, ensuring legal, fiscal, and administrative security in the Portuguese market.