Chapter XIV · Publication of company acts

Article 170 Effectiveness of acts as regards the company

Artigo 170.º · Eficácia de actos para com a sociedade

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

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The effectiveness, as regards the company, of acts which by law must be notified or communicated to it does not depend on registration or publication.

A eficácia para com a sociedade de actos que, nos termos da lei, devam ser-lhe notificados ou comunicados não depende de registo ou de publicação.

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Effectiveness as regards the company of acts that must be notified or communicated to it does not depend on registration or publication.

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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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