Chapter X · Divisions of companies · Section I · Domestic divisions

Article 128 Special requirements for a division-merger

Artigo 128.º · Requisitos especiais da cisão-fusão

Código das Sociedades Comerciais · Decree-Law No. 262/86 · consolidated text checked 26 October 2026

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The requirements to which the transfer of certain assets or rights is subject by law or under contract are not waived in the case of a division-merger.

Os requisitos a que, por lei ou contrato, esteja submetida a transmissão de certos bens ou direitos não são dispensados no caso de cisão-fusão.

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The rule that statutory or contractual requirements for the transfer of particular assets or rights are not waived in a division-merger is retained.

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Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

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