Your Trusted
Assistant in Madeira
We'll free you up so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying life on the island
Madeira Assist
Madeira Assist was developed by Madeira Friends — a community that has supported expats, digital nomads, remote workers, and locals for over four years.
We provide virtual and in-person assistance of any type. From being your local concierge, to navigating bureaucracy and securing housing to setting up utilities and adapting to life on the island, we provide consistent, hands-on assistance where it matters most.
With Madeira Assist, this trusted support is now offered through a dedicated service — designed to be high-level and even more structured.
Everything is handled by people who actually live here and know the island — the local offices, the paperwork, the neighbourhoods, and the small things that make settling in easier. We work across the whole of Madeira, from Funchal to the north coast, and adapt to whatever stage you're at: planning your move, arriving for the first time, or already living on the island and wanting day-to-day support you can count on.
What we do
Local assistance services for life in Madeira
Moving to a new island means dozens of small tasks in a language and system you may not know yet — finding a home, opening your NIF and NISS, setting up utilities, and handling everyday errands. Madeira Assist gives you a trusted local partner for all of it. Whether you need a virtual assistant to take admin off your plate remotely, a personal assistant on the ground, or full concierge and relocation support, we tailor the help to how you actually live and work here.
Rentals
Personalized search for short or long-term rentals
Coliving options through our partner Madeira Remote
Translation, contract review, and viewing coordination
Legal & Tax
Support
NIF, NISS, and residency paperwork handled end-to-end
Trusted local lawyers and accountants for tax planning
Business setup, contracts, and compliance guidance
Personal
Assistant
Handle your schedule, errands, and daily tasks on the island
Navigate local bureaucracy and paperwork with a trusted local partner
Get personalized, hands-on support from someone who knows Madeira
Virtual
Assistant
Stop spending hours on admin tasks and filling out forms remotely
Get professional remote support for documents, bookings, and coordination
We connect you with a dedicated virtual assistant within days
Concierge
Services
Airport transfers, housing search, and full utility setup
Local recommendations and exclusive island experiences
Complete relocation support tailored to your personal needs
Based in Madeira
Local knowledge, real support
We're on the ground in Madeira, covering the whole island. Whether you're in Funchal, Machico, or anywhere else — we're nearby and ready to help.
Made in Madeira
We're a local team passionate about making island life easier for everyone — from newcomers to long-time residents.
What we offer
Comprehensive assistance for life in Madeira
From the moment you arrive to settling into daily life — we handle the details so you can enjoy the island.
Housing & accommodation search
NIF, NISS & document support
Utility setup (water, electricity, internet)
Local concierge services
Airport pickup & transport
Translation & bureaucracy navigation
Personal assistant (PA) services
Virtual assistant (VA) services
Custom requests & special needs
Connect with us
Ready to make your life in Madeira easier? Reach out and let's get started.