Chapter XI · Conversion of companies · Section I · Domestic conversions

Article 140 Rights encumbering interests

Artigo 140.º · Direitos incidentes sobre as participações

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

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Rights in rem of enjoyment or of security which, at the date of the conversion, encumber company interests are maintained over the new kinds of interests.

Os direitos reais de gozo ou de garantia que, à data da transformação, incidam sobre participações sociais são mantidos nas novas espécies de participações.

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Rights in rem of enjoyment or security existing at the date of conversion are carried over to the new kinds of interests.

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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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