Have you heard of the Startup Status? It will be your best ally in the coming years.
If you have a startup and have not yet applied for Startup Status, it is time to act!
This official recognition is much more than an institutional seal — it is an open door to real benefits, increased visibility and privileged access to support programs that will make a difference in the growth of your project.
CONCRETE ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR STARTUP:
With Startup Status, you gain access to:
Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (SIFIDE): Members of corporate bodies and employees, foreign or Portuguese, of recognized startups, who become tax residents in Portugal and who have been outside the country for at least 5 years, can benefit from a fixed rate of 20% of IRS for 10 years on income earned within the scope of the relationship with the recognized startup;
Partial exemption from IRPJ;
New Tax Regime for Stock Option Plans: Application of a single effective rate of 14% on IRPF, only at the time of liquidity;
Access to increases in entrepreneurship and innovation programs;
Access to public financing and subsidized credit lines;
Facilitated visas for foreign talent;
Innovation and potential seal: Ensures greater credibility with investors and partners; facilitates raising capital through national and international funds; Allows applications for collaborative innovation projects with universities, R&D centers and clusters;
Priority in public tenders and access to incubator and accelerator networks, aiming to boost innovation and growth in Portugal.
WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE?
This status will become essential for any startup that wants to:
Compete for public funds and European support;
Participate in calls, soft landing programs and major events;
Position itself as a credible player in the national and international ecosystem.
Having Startup Status will be as essential as having a pitch deck or a NIF. It is not just a benefit — it is a growth strategy.
HOW TO GET IT?
The process is simple and free:
Visit startupportugal.com/startup-status/
Fill out the form with your startup's information and all the necessary documentation;
Be officially recognized as a high-potential startup.
At Business Factory, we are already supporting incubated projects in this process — and we want all of our startups to be ready for the future.
If you need help, schedule a session with us.
We are ready to help you!