- Family business · Lagoa, Algarve
Portuguese bureaucracy, explained and handled by people who know the way.
We explain everything simply, tell you which documents you need and handle the processes for you. In English or Portuguese, always with the same person on the other end.
Since 1995
helping in the Algarve
EN · PT
we speak your language
Side by side
from first contact to the finish
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever thought any of these, you’re in the right place.
- I don’t know where to start.
- I don’t know which documents I need.
- I don’t understand the language on these papers.
- I’d like someone to guide me.
- I bought a car abroad. Now what?
- I tried on my own and got stuck halfway.
That’s exactly why we’re here.
We listen to your situation, explain what’s needed in plain words and handle the processes with you. You don’t need to know the technical terms — just tell us what’s going on.
Services
One partner for every process.
We look at your case, prepare the paperwork and deal directly with the authorities. You always know where your process stands.
Tax Authority (Finanças)
NIF, tax returns, VAT (calculator) and other tax obligations, handled by us and always compliant.
Driving Licences (IMT)
Exchanging your foreign licence for a Portuguese one or registering a new one, with appointments and paperwork handled with the IMT.
Social Security
Social Security number and health number (Número de Utente), access to healthcare and contributions, all kept in order.
Residency
The right residency permits and visas for your case, with support at every step.
Document Preparation
Every form completed and submitted on time, so no document is ever missing.
Vehicle Inspection and Import
We inspect the car, check its history and handle the import and Portuguese registration, until it’s ready for the road.
Strong connections with public departments
From Faro to Lagoa, we know the authorities and who to talk to. So your processes move forward without unnecessary delays.
How it works
Three steps. No hassle.
1
Tell us what you need
By phone, email or the form. Write it in your own words — we’ll understand.
2
We tell you what to do
We explain the process in plain words and give you a clear list of the documents to gather.
We handle the rest
We deal with the authorities for you and keep you updated until the process is complete.
Cars from other countries
Want to bring your car to Portugal?
Our agent, Mr. Howard Sheard, has run this service for 5 years with excellent results. With 48 years of experience, he looks at every car carefully. That way you avoid surprises and can save on import tax and on the final price.
01
We see the car
We check whether it has had any accidents and what condition it is in.
02
We confirm the history
We review the manuals, service records and mileage to make sure everything adds up.
03
We test it on the road
We drive the car before handing it over.
We handle the registration
All the paperwork is done and the car reaches you ready to drive.
Already have a car in mind, or already bought one? Send us the details and we’ll tell you the steps and the approximate costs.
About us
A family that knows the way.
We are Gracy Biss and Ricardo. Gracy has more than 35 years of experience in the Algarve and knows the Tax Office, the IMT, Social Security and the region’s town councils well. Ricardo looks after the technology side and supports clients day to day.
As a family business, we treat everyone the way we would treat our own family: with patience, with time to explain and with no rush to get it over with.
1995
helping people since
35+
years in the Algarve
EN · PT
always in your language
Mission
Our mission is to simplify bureaucracy. We help individuals and businesses overcome administrative challenges efficiently, reducing stress and saving time. We believe bureaucracy shouldn’t be a barrier to your life or business—it should be simple and accessible.
Vision
We aim to be the leading reference in bureaucracy simplification, making administrative processes more intuitive and efficient. We envision a world where bureaucracy is no longer a problem but a well-structured solution available to everyone.
People we’ve helped
They didn’t know where to start either.
“Another agency wasn’t able to get a COC for the car I bought in Spain. GB in Port did, and knew all the procedures to get my vehicle matriculated.”
Mark McClary
Car bought in Spain
“I imported a car from Germany and they did all the matriculation paperwork. They make any issue easy.”
Tony Tighe
Car imported from Germany
“Ricardo’s assistance was instrumental in converting my US driver’s licence to a Portuguese one. Well worth the money!”
Noyan Tulmen
US driving licence
Contact us
Tell us about your case. We’ll tell you the next step.
It takes less than a minute. Not in Portugal yet? No problem — we can start guiding you by email or phone.
Mobile
Phone
Office
Rua do Viveiro, Lt 4, 5th floor right, Lagoa
Opening hours
Mon–Fri · 09:00–16:00