Portugal: Contracts and Commercial Law

Portugal has emerged as an ideal destination for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking a stable, business-friendly environment within the European Union.

The Register of Overseas Entities, effective from 1 August 2022 under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, requires overseas companies and other non-human entities owning property in the UK to register with Companies House and disclose their beneficial owners or managing officers.

This paper provides an overview of the current state of the Portuguese Capital Markets and addresses the main capital market rules, dealing specifically with the regime of qualified holdings...