Corporate Law
The full corporate life cycle in Portugal: incorporation, governance, share capital, corporate operations, M&A and dissolution.
Provided by VPA — Venture Partners Advogados, a law firm registered with the Portuguese Bar Association, with offices in Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro.
Overview
VPA advises companies, founders and investors across the full life of a company in Portugal, including non-residents and Brazilian groups. Our corporate practice brings together everything that concerns the company itself: incorporation and choice of entity, articles of association and shareholder agreements, share capital and structure, corporate governance and compliance, day-to-day corporate operations and secretarial matters, mergers, acquisitions and restructurings, and the dissolution and winding-up of companies. With offices in Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro we are well placed to support the Portugal-Brazil axis, and much of the work can be handled remotely under a power of attorney.
Common processes
- Incorporation and choice of entity (Lda. and S.A.)
- Articles of association and shareholder agreements
- Share capital increases, reductions and structure
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Corporate operations and secretarial support
- Mergers, acquisitions and restructurings
- Company dissolution and winding-up
Frequently asked questions
What does corporate law cover at VPA?
It covers the whole life of a company: incorporation, articles and shareholder agreements, share capital and structure, governance and compliance, corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and dissolution.
Can a non-resident set up and run a company in Portugal remotely?
Yes. With a power of attorney we can handle incorporation and most corporate matters remotely, including for non-residents and Brazilian founders.
How do you help with dissolving a company?
We advise on the dissolution and winding-up of companies, including the required resolutions, settlement of liabilities and the closing formalities.
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Contact
For advice on this service, contact VPA — Venture Partners Advogados, Lisbon.