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Every service we provide, from drafting a basic contract to handling the most complex transaction or litigation, is enhanced by our experienced staff and advanced technical resources. We are supported by secure computer systems to plan, research, execute, and revise whenever and whatever is required to assist you.
We set up Portuguese companies, for national and foreign clients.
- We also act for our clients, namely, in all the following matters: preparation of text minutes; shares purchase agreements; change of the company articles of association; change of name and head-office; transformation and dissolution of companies.
Portuguese Commercial Law allows the following most common types of corporate status:
- • Private limited liability companies – a company in which each partner has a share and in which the liability of its members corresponds to the capital. They are recognizable by the expression "Limitada" which must be a necessary part of the company name. They can be constituted by one partner only, the so called "Unipessoal".
- • Limited company by shares - In a company limited by shares, the capital is divided in shares and the liability of each partner is limited to the amount of shares that he/she subscribed to. They are recognizable by the expression "S.A.". Minimal capital is of € 50.000 and must have at least 5 shareholders.
The formation of a company requires the previous acquisition of a name which availability is confirmed by "R.N.P.C." (National Register of Firms or Associations)
- There are no limitations to the participation of foreigners or foreign companies in Portuguese companies.
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