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We feel deep pride when we help our clients with their dream of internationalizing their operations through to the moment we incorporate the company and keep it fully operational. Many opportunities are hidden within Portugal and our mission is to help you explore new ventures in our country.
Our team of corporate English-speaking Lawyers in Lisbon will guide and advise you through the process of starting, developing and organising your company in Portugal. From opening your first business and deciding on a company name to expanding your business and even acquiring an existing company, we can help.
We provide legal advice and representation to businesses and organizations on a wide range of legal matters, such as corporate governance, contracts, intellectual property, labor law, and compliance with regulations.
A company lawyer in Portugal can provide a wide range of services to businesses and organizations, including:
Corporate governance
Advising on the formation, organization, and management of the company, including the preparation and review of articles of incorporation, bylaws, and other organizational documents.
Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including employment contracts, supplier agreements, and service contracts.
Intellectual property
Advising on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Labor law
Advising on labor law matters, including hiring, firing, and termination of employment, as well as compliance with labor regulations.
Compliance
Advising on compliance with laws and regulations, including data protection, environmental regulations, and health and safety laws.
Litigation and dispute resolution
Representing the company in legal disputes, including contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, and labor disputes.
Mergers and acquisitions
Advising on the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
Taxation: Advising on tax laws, regulations, and compliance, including corporate tax, value added tax, and other taxes.
Our English-speaking Lawyers in Portugal will guide you through the company formation / opening process and advise you about the most suitable legal structure for your business. They will support you with details like the size of the company, the number of shareholders, the purpose of the business and other issues that will have tax implications.
Opening a company in Portugal involves several steps and can be a complex process. The specific steps and requirements will depend on the type of company and the industry, but generally, the process includes the following:
It's advisable to seek professional advice from a lawyer or accountant to ensure that the process of opening a company in Portugal is completed correctly and in compliance with all legal requirements.
An accountant in Portugal is a professional who specializes in providing financial and accounting services to businesses and organizations. They can help with a wide range of financial and tax-related matters, such as:
Having an accountant can be especially important for a new company, as they can help ensure that the business stays financially stable and compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
We will help you launch a local branch your business without the expense of international travel. A branch office does not have its own legal identity or require a minimum share capital. It acts as an agent within the limit of the powers granted by the parent company. Lexidy can efficiently setup a branch office.
Our multilingual and experienced lawyers will guide you through the entire acquisition process, advising you on each step through and performing thorough due diligence until everything is completed for your peace-of-mind and security.
Collecting overdue debts without legal help is very time-consuming, stressful and frustrating. You need to focus on day-to-day business operations and not chasing debtors. Lexidy can take on the challenge and help you reclaim your money – efficiently, legally and conveniently.
A trademark is a sign that distinguishes one brand from another. Trademarks include words, logos, devices, other distinctive features and even a combination of these. The trademark registration process takes fas long as ten months to complete even without challenges to your application. Lexidy can help you accelerate the process and protect your brand and IP
NIF is the tax identification number for the Tax Authority. This ID is essential for registering taxes, establishing a business, opening a bank account and for most other documents. Our lawyers will save you time and money when becoming legally compliant in Portugal.
GDPR compliance means storing, maintaining and protect both your client and employee data according to strict EU-wide regulations. Lexidy can help you follow and understand the rules while you focus on the running of your business. Start the process today and minimize your operational risk our English-peaking Lawyers.
Our lawyers are experienced in a broad range of corporate law and commercial law matters. We combine strong industry knowledge with a hands-on, on-the-ground, approach to projects and our team regularly assists businesses and corporations regarding transactions while also providing ongoing advisory services.
Our team regularly works with multinational corporations entering the European Union market through newly formed subsidiaries or expanding their presence through joint ventures, acquisitions or expanded sales and distribution channels. We provide practical, creative, and cost-effective advice for multinational companies doing business in Portugal, the European Union and beyond.
Our team provides comprehensive tax and estate planning services to allow efficient allocation of corporate benefits to shareholders and directors in every stage of life.
We have a broad and deep international business and corporate experience. We have assisted clients doing business in the global marketplace, regularly traveling to Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East to implement the best solutions.
Each team member respects the complexities and cultural sensitivities of cross-border business operations, working with foreign attorneys, accountants, and advisors to ensure proper coordination to meet the client’s goals.
We advise on the business survival and turnaround through a multi-disciplinary approach that involves tax, corporate, real estate and dispute resolution expertise. We also advise management teams in MBOs.
As an autonomous entity, a corporation’s existence is contingent on the timely fulfillment of several formalities.
GFDL provides the necessary services for companies to comply with all government requirements. This includes corporate or contract examination, drafting and management, compliance surveys and due diligence.