What Relocate Now does

Relocate Now is a Lisbon-headquartered private company, founded in 2024, that operates a productized digital platform for individuals relocating to Portugal (and selectively Spain) to manage immigration, tax, social security, and healthcare compliance. The platform exposes a self-serve online storefront (pt.relocatenow.io) where customers browse and purchase fixed-price services such as Portuguese Tax ID (NIF) issuance (€150), NISS Social Security registration (€75), tax residency registration (€37.50) and deregistration, annual IRS tax return filing (€50–€100), freelancer activity registration and cancellation (€25 cancellation), non-EU residence visa/permit packages (e.g., €700 for high education students), and free SNS healthcare guidance (€0). A separate Relocate Now - Spain workspace is operated via the Wayfront platform.

The underlying technology is a web-based client portal and order platform with sign-up/sign-in, billing capture, and secure payment processing, integrated with the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT) via ViaCTT, with Segurança Social Direta for Social Security submissions, and with AIMA and Town Halls for immigration workflows. Service turnaround is quantified: freelancer cancellation in ~48 hours, NIF in 3–7 business days, and tax residency approval in ~10 business days. The company also offers a free Tax & Social Security simulator, a free expat community, and a content/help center as top-of-funnel acquisition assets.

The revenue model is overwhelmingly transactional (one-time service fees) with a single recurring product — an annual Freelancer Compliance subscription at €480/year that bundles VAT filings, EU transaction reporting, quarterly Social Security statements, and certified invoicing software. Go-to-market combines product-led self-serve, paid expert advisory calls (€100 for 30-min tax consultation), community-led acquisition, and direct-to-consumer bundled pathways (CRUE → NIF → Tax Residency). Customer segments span EU/EEA/Andorra/Switzerland relocators, non-EU visa/permit applicants, freelancers, departing tax residents, and individuals needing Portuguese income tax filing (including NHR holders). No revenue, funding, headcount, or management data is disclosed.

Name

Relocate Now

Legal name

Relocate Now

Website

https://relocatenow.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Relocate Now is a Lisbon-based, 2024-founded software platform that productizes relocation, tax, social security, and healthcare compliance services for individuals moving to Portugal (and Spain) via a self-serve storefront, fixed per-service pricing, and direct government integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Relocation and Tax Compliance Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Personal Services (7200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Services (Area Orientation, Settling-In) (HSAKAJAB), Tax, Payroll & Compensation Advisory for Relocation (HSAKAJAG), Relocation Policy & Program Design (HSAKAJAA), Destination Services & Settling-In Support (THACALAB), Tax, Payroll & Compensation (Relocation) Services (THACALAG)

Keywords

• Relocation services
• Tax compliance
• Immigration assistance
• Freelancer compliance
• Social security registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. One-time service fees — registrations, deregistrations, and filings: Fixed-price transactional fees for individual compliance events: freelancer activity cancellation (€25), annual IRS tax return filing (€50–€100), NISS Social Security registration (€75), Portuguese NIF tax ID (€150), tax residency registration (€37.50), residence visa/permit (e.g., €700 for high education student), and Portuguese tax residency deregistration.
2. Annual freelancer compliance subscription: Recurring annual subscription of €480/year covering ongoing freelancer tax and Social Security obligations (VAT submissions, EU transactions, quarterly social security statements), bundling invoicing software license; service runs on standby until Portuguese tax residency is established.
3. Paid expert advisory calls: One-time fees for time-boxed consultations with tax specialists (30-min, €100) and relocation specialists (60-min, price undisclosed) for personalized strategic guidance.
4. Freemium acquisition funnel: Free offerings (tax/SS simulator, SNS healthcare registration guidance at €0, expat community access) used to drive funnel awareness and conversion into paid services; not a direct revenue stream but supports acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Relocate Now is a software-enabled services platform that delivers productized relocation, tax, social security, freelancer compliance, and healthcare services to individuals moving to Portugal and Spain through a self-serve online client portal. Customers purchase fixed-price services (NIF, NISS, tax residency, IRS filing, visa/permit applications, freelancer registration, deregistration) that Relocate Now executes directly with the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT), Segurança Social Direta, AIMA, and Town Halls, supplemented by paid expert advisory calls and an annual freelancer compliance subscription.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freelancer Activity Registration Handles the registration of a freelance activity with the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT) on the client's behalf, including documentation verification, due diligence on the current freelance situation, and submission of the official registration statement. Portuguese tax residency is a prerequisite; the service is typically completed in 48 hours.
• Freelancer Activity Cancellation Manages the full cancellation of a freelance activity with the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT), including due diligence on the current freelance situation, submission of the official cancellation statement, and a compliance check of remaining tax obligations. Service turnaround is typically 48 hours. Priced at €25.00 flat fee.
• Freelancer Tax and Social Security Compliance Package Annual subscription covering ongoing Portuguese freelancer tax and Social Security compliance under the simplified regime: assessment of the client's freelance situation, free license to a certified invoicing software with usage demonstration, VAT and EU transactions submission and compliance, and accurate quarterly Social Security statement submission. Priced at €480.00/year.
• Annual Income Tax Return (IRS) Submission End-to-end preparation and submission of the Portuguese annual Modelo 3 income tax return (IRS), with comprehensive tax simulation and timely submission before the June 30th deadline. Supports both residents (employment/pension, freelancer, dividends/interest/royalties, financial capital gains, rental income, property capital gains) and non-residents (rental income and property capital gains sourced in Portugal). Priced from €50.00 to €100.00.
• Tax Advisory Call (Talk with a Tax Specialist) Personalized tax advisory consultation with Relocate Now's tax specialists covering Portuguese and international tax matters. Includes detailed analysis, planning, and guidance on tax obligations and compliance. Available as a 30-minute or 60-minute call; typical availability is around 3 days from payment. Priced from €100.00.
• Social Security Registration (NISS) Add-on Optional add-on to the Freelancer Activity Registration service that submits the NISS application, prepares the paperwork required for online ID verification or to pick up the NISS from the Social Security office, and completes online registration in Segurança Social Direta. NISS card issuance by Social Security typically takes around 1 month. Priced at €75.00.
• Social Security Registration (Standalone) Standalone Social Security registration service covering employees in Portuguese companies and independent contractors (12-month exemption), providing the NISS needed to access benefits such as unemployment, sickness, and retirement. Includes optional related services tailored to specific client needs.
• Public Healthcare Registration (SNS) Guidance and step-by-step support to obtain a Portuguese National Health System (SNS) number, including tailored instructions based on current regulations and drafting support for communication with health authorities. The actual SNS request must be initiated personally by the applicant. Offered free of charge (€0.00).
• European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) Application Support Application support for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from the client's home country health insurance provider, including end-to-end guidance through the application process, navigation of regulatory changes, and handling of paperwork. EHIC issuance can take up to 30 days.
• Portuguese Residence Deregistration Deregistration service for clients leaving Portugal, including validation of required documents and submission of the tax deregistration to the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT) to avoid unnecessary taxes and potential double taxation issues. Final AT approval typically takes an average of 10 business days. Does not cover AIMA or City Hall procedures.
• Tax Representation Add-on Optional add-on for Portuguese residence deregistration that secures the client's mandatory tax representative in Portugal. Includes preparation of the Power of Attorney (PoA), PoA certification at the Lisbon office if applicable, and tax representation until June for the submission of the final resident income tax return. Final approval typically takes an average of 5 business days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Freelancer activity cancellation completed in ~48 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WayfrontcoreTechnology or IntegrationWayfront powers Relocate Now's Spain client portal (relocatenowes.wayfront.com), delivering the customer workspace for Spain customers and credited with 'Powered by' attribution on the portal.
• Portuguese Tax Authority (AT - Autoridade Tributária)coreOthersRelocate Now interfaces directly with AT for NIF issuance, tax residency registration and deregistration, annual IRS (Modelo 3) filing, and freelancer activity registration/cancellation submissions on the customer's behalf.
• AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo)coreOthersAIMA is the Portuguese Immigration Agency that issues residence permits to non-EU citizens after visa approval; Relocate Now guides applicants through AIMA processes as part of the non-EU relocation pathway.
• Segurança Social Direta (Portuguese Social Security)coreOthersRelocate Now submits NISS Social Security number applications and registers clients on the Segurança Social Direta online platform as part of the freelancer and social security registration services.
• Portuguese Town Halls (City Halls / Câmaras Municipais)coreOthersRelocate Now schedules CRUE appointments with local Town Halls for EU/EEA/Andorra/Switzerland citizens, validates the specific documentation requirements per municipality, and manages the certificate-of-residency issuance process.
• Portuguese National Health Service (SNS - Serviço Nacional de Saúde)minorOthersRelocate Now provides step-by-step guidance and template support for SNS number requests but does not submit directly, since SNS requires the applicant to initiate the request personally.
• Home-country European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issuersminorOthersRelocate Now guides applicants through EHIC applications with their home country's health insurance provider (issuance can take up to 30 days and the retrieval of the card itself is not included).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NifPortugal: Online service focused on Portuguese tax ID (NIF) and related tax residency registration for expats. Direct overlap with Relocate Now's NIF (€150) and tax residency registration products.
• Global Citizen Solutions: Portugal- and EU-focused relocation and immigration advisory serving individuals and families with visa, tax residency and Golden Visa pathways. Closely comparable to Relocate Now in target customer, geography, and productized service model.
• Portugal Pathways: Boutique Portugal relocation consultancy supporting non-EU citizens with visas, NIF, NISS and tax setup. Targets the same inbound relocator segments as Relocate Now, with overlapping immigration + tax compliance services.
• Get Golden Visa: Specialist advisory for Portugal Golden Visa and other residency-by-investment programs, with structured service packages similar to Relocate Now's bundled visa/NIF/tax residency pathways.

Emerging players

• Deel: Global HR/EOR platform with growing immigration and relocation modules including Portugal setup. Competes for the same cross-border individual and SMB customers, though with a broader global footprint and employer-of-record positioning.
• Remote: Employer-of-record and global payroll platform adding immigration and relocation support, including Portugal. Overlaps with Relocate Now on inbound expat setup and tax registration for remote workers relocating to Portugal.
• MoveHub: International moving and relocation marketplace that aggregates relocation services (utilities, banking, moving) for inbound expats. Adjacent business model and overlapping expat-relocator audience, but skewed toward physical moving rather than tax/immigration paperwork.

Broad incumbents

• Cartus: Large traditional corporate relocation management company serving multinational employers with end-to-end mobility services. Comparable at the service-category level (immigration, tax, settling-in) but operates via corporate contracts rather than consumer self-serve.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Established global mobility and relocation firm with strong presence in Europe. Offers destination services, immigration and tax coordination that overlap with Relocate Now's portfolio, but primarily via enterprise/B2B contracts.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation: Global relocation and moving services provider with destination services across Europe including Portugal. Competes with Relocate Now on settling-in and immigration coordination, though focused on corporate accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/relocatenow_io
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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