Chapter I · Characteristics and articles of association

Article 201 Freely determined share capital

Artigo 201.º · Capital social livre

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

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The amount of the share capital is freely fixed in the articles of association and corresponds to the sum of the quota interests subscribed by the members.

O montante do capital social é livremente fixado no contrato de sociedade, correspondendo à soma das quotas subscritas pelos sócios.

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The free determination of the share capital in the articles of association and its correspondence to the sum of the subscribed quota interests are 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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