Chapter X · Divisions of companies · Section II · Cross-border divisions

Article 129-L Validity of the cross-border division

Artigo 129.º-L · Validade da cisão transfronteiriça

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

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A cross-border division which complies with the statutory requirements and which has begun to produce effects under Article 129-J may not be declared void.

A cisão transfronteiriça que cumpra os requisitos legalmente previstos, e que tenha começado a produzir efeitos nos termos do artigo 129.º-J, não pode ser declarada nula.

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The bar on a declaration of nullity applies only to a division that meets the statutory requirements and has begun to produce effects under Article 129-J.

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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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