Required Documents for Onboarding with Airnest REIM

(1) Identification & Legal Entity

• Valid ID: Portuguese Citizen Card (Cartão do Cidadão), Passport, or Residence Permit

• Tax Identification Number (NIF) associated with the owner

• Legal ownership structure: individual (person), company name (if applicable)

  • In case of corporate ownership, certificate of incorporation (Inicio de actividade)

  
  

(2) Proof of Property Ownership

• Caderneta Predial (tax registry): official property record from Finanças confirming ownership and description of the property 

• Certidão permanente ou certidão de teor: optional but recommended document confirming legal status and any encumbrances 

(3) Licensing & Compliance Documents

• Energy Performance Certificate (Certificado Energético): required by law for any rental property in Portugal 

• License of Habitation (Licença de Utilização): issued by the municipal council to attest legal habitability or commercial use  (if applicable)

• Alojamento Local (AL) license, if renting short-term tourism stays

(4) Rental Documentation (if previously rented)

• Copies of active rental agreements (Contrato de Arrendamento)

• Tenant history and deposit documentation (e.g. proof of previous tenant payments or security deposits) 

• Existing keys, access codes, condo rules if applicable

(5) Insurance & Safety

• Homeowner’s insurance policy (optional but highly recommended) to cover liability and property damage

• Proof of safety equipment and installations compliance (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, welcome booklet, etc.)

(6) Financial & Accounting Information

• Access credentials (view-only or copy) to Portal das Finanças to review tax filings and income records (via chartered accountant) 

• Bank account (IBAN) for rental income transfers

• If managing via company, NIF and tax registration of the company

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