| Form |
Number of partners/shareholders |
Minimum and/or maximum capital |
Liability |
Registration fee |
Release of financial documents |
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The sociedade por quotas de responsabilidade limitada (Lda) is a Private Limited Company
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Minimum 2 partners. Only 1 for a sole proprietorship.
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Minimum 5,000 €, completely subscribed with obligation to release at least 50%.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed.
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0.3% of the capital for registration with the Trade Register and 0.6% for notary fees.
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No
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The sociedade anonima de responsabilidade limidada (SA) is a Public Limited Company.
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Minimum 5 partners, who can be foreigners and non-residents.
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Minimum 50,000 €, completely subscribed with obligation to release at least 30%.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed.
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0.3% of the capital for registration with the Register of Companies, 0.6% for notary fees.
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Yes
If the company is quoted on the stock exchange.
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The sociedade em nome collectivo is a general partnership.
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Minimum 2 partners
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No minimum capital.
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Partners' liability is joint and unlimited towards third parties.
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0.3% of the capital for registration with the Trade Register, 0.6% for notary fees.
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Yes
If the company is quoted on the stock exchange.
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The sociedade em comandita is a limited partnership.
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Minimum 2 partners: active partners and sleeping partners.
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No minimum capital.
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Liability is unlimited for active partners, and limited to the amount contributed for sleeping partners.
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0.3% of the capital for registration with the Trade Register, 0.6% for notary fees.
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Yes
If the company is quoted on the stock exchange.
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