Chapter X · Single-member private limited companies

Article 270-E Decisions of the member

Artigo 270.º-E · Decisões do sócio

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

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1. In single-member private limited companies the sole member exercises the powers of the general meeting and may, in particular, appoint managers.

1 - Nas sociedades unipessoais por quotas o sócio único exerce as competências das assembleias gerais, podendo, designadamente, nomear gerentes.

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2. Decisions of the member of the same nature as resolutions of the general meeting must be recorded in minutes signed by the member.

2 - As decisões do sócio de natureza igual às deliberações da assembleia geral devem ser registadas em acta por ele assinada.

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The sole member's exercise of general-meeting powers, including appointment of managers, and the requirement of signed minutes 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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