Since 1996, Mercal Consulting Group has supported foreign investors wishing to invest in Portugal.
Mercal is part of the global IMCN network, with a presence in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia.
In 2025, Mercal was recognized as the Best Specialist M&A Consulting Firm in Portugal.
Golden Visa Program: Privileged Access to Europe.
Gain privileged access to Europe by obtaining residency in Portugal through the Golden Visa Program.
Mercal supports foreign investors who wish to invest in Portugal through the creation or acquisition of companies, providing full assistance throughout the entire process.
To qualify for the Golden Visa, you must make an eligible investment in Portugal under one of the following options:
• Establish a company that creates at least 10 jobs;
• Invest in an existing Portugal-registered company, or invest a minimum of €500,000 to incorporate a new company or increase its share capital, and create at least 5 permanent full-time jobs for a minimum period of three years.
How to Invest in Portugal?
At Mercal, we offer personalized services tailored to meet the needs of those looking to invest, either by creating a new company or by acquiring an existing one.
We also feature businesses for sale on our website, representing excellent business opportunities in Portugal.
In terms of business setup and support, we can assist you at the levels of involvement you require, both nationally and across the European Union, including:
• Company formation support;
• Business planning, feasibility studies, and market analysis;
• Investment grants and financing solutions;
• Drafting contracts and obtaining residence, work, and regularization visas for foreign employees;
• Recruitment and selection of personnel;
• Legal, corporate, tax, and labor advisory services.
Since 1996
Mercal is considered by international entities as the best Portuguese advisor and consulting company.
- Created in 1996, it is part of the international IMCN network and is a privileged partner of important Portuguese entities such as IAPMEI, AICEP and others at European level such as the European Commission.