Chapter VI · Management and supervision

Article 259 Powers of the management

Artigo 259.º · Competência da gerência

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

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The managers must perform the acts that are necessary or expedient for achieving the company’s object, in compliance with the members’ resolutions.

Os gerentes devem praticar os actos que forem necessários ou convenientes para a realização do objecto social, com respeito pelas deliberações dos sócios.

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The managers' duty to perform acts necessary or expedient for the company's object, subject to the members' resolutions, is 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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