In many commercial companies, the mandate of corporate officers is granted for a fixed term, often corresponding to periods of three or four calendar years, ending on 31 December of the final year

The Agreement between the Portuguese Republic and the Federative Republic of Brazil on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences, signed in Lisbon in September 2023 and enacted through Decree No. 4/2026 of 9

The activity of a Temporary Work Agency consists of the temporary assignment of workers to user companies, with the ETT itself being responsible for the recruitment and remuneration of those workers. This activity

After several postponements, Portugal is finally preparing to implement the Deposit and Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage containers, in compliance with European obligations on waste management and the circular economy. The system

Promotional activities involving prize draws, raffles, competitions or giveaways have become increasingly popular marketing tools for companies. However, these initiatives are subject to a specific legal framework, and lack of awareness of the

At a time when many businesses are seeking to simplify their structures and attract investment, interest is growing in a legal mechanism known as the transformation of companies. Pursuant to Article 130 of

Once the financial year has closed and the loss of half of the share capital is confirmed, the management body (either the board of directors or the sole directors/management, depending on the corporate

The cross-border merger process invariably begins with the preparation of the draft common terms of the cross-border merger, which is no longer viewed as a merely technical document and now assumes a central

Ordinance No. 16/2026/1 of 12 January further implements the framework established by Decree-Law No. 93/2025, setting out the requirements, supporting documentation and procedural rules applicable to the granting of a licence for charging

Exoneration is the right of a shareholder to exit the company when a legally or contractually defined circumstance arises that is unfavourable to the shareholder, by placing the equity interest at the disposal