Chapter IV · Bonds · Section I · Bonds in general

Article 352 Denomination of the nominal value of bonds

Artigo 352.º · Denominação do valor nominal das obrigações

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

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1. (Repealed.)

1 - (Revogado.)

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2. (Repealed.)

2 - (Revogado.)

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3. The nominal value of a bond must be expressed in a currency that is legal tender in Portugal, unless payment in a different currency is authorised under the legislation in force.

3 - O valor nominal da obrigação deve ser expresso em moeda com curso legal em Portugal, salvo se, nos termos da legislação em vigor, for autorizado o pagamento em moeda diversa.

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Paragraphs 1 and 2 are shown as repealed and the legal-tender rule with its exception for authorised foreign-currency payment is retained.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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