1. The attachment of a quota interest extends to the economic rights attaching to it, except for the right to profits already allocated by members’ resolution at the date of the attachment and without prejudice to the attachment of that claim; the voting right continues to be exercised by the holder of the attached quota interest.
1 - A penhora de uma quota abrange os direitos patrimoniais a ela inerentes, com ressalva do direito a lucros já atribuídos por deliberação dos sócios à data da penhora e sem prejuízo da penhora deste crédito; o direito de voto continua a ser exercido pelo titular da quota penhorada.
2. The transfer of quota interests in enforcement proceedings or in proceedings for the liquidation of estates may not be prohibited or restricted by the articles of association, nor does it depend on the company’s consent. However, the articles of association may confer on the company the right to redeem quota interests in the event of attachment.
2 - A transmissão de quotas em processo executivo ou de liquidação de patrimónios não pode ser proibida ou limitada pelo contrato de sociedade nem está dependente do consentimento desta. Todavia, o contrato pode atribuir à sociedade o direito de amortizar quotas em caso de penhora.
3. The company or the member who satisfies the enforcing creditor is subrogated to the claim, in accordance with Article 593 of the Civil Code.
3 - A sociedade ou o sócio que satisfaça o exequente fica sub-rogado no crédito, nos termos do artigo 593.º do Código Civil.
4. A court decision ordering the sale of the quota interest in enforcement, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against the member must be notified to the company ex officio.
4 - A decisão judicial que determine a venda da quota em processo de execução, falência ou insolvência do sócio deve ser oficiosamente notificada à sociedade.
5. In a judicial sale or award, a pre-emption right lies first with the members and then with the company or a person designated by it.
5 - Na venda ou na adjudicação judicial terão preferência em primeiro lugar os sócios e, depois, a sociedade ou uma pessoa por esta designada.
The exception for profits already allocated at the date of attachment, the holder's retention of the voting right, the bar on contractual restrictions of transfers in enforcement or liquidation proceedings, subrogation under Article 593 of the Civil Code, ex officio notification and the order of pre-emption (members first, then the company or its designee) 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.