Chapter II · Limited partnerships

Article 475 Transfer of limited partners’ interests

Artigo 475.º · Transmissão de partes de sócios comanditários

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

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The transfer inter vivos or on death of a limited partner’s interest is governed by the provisions on the transfer of quota interests in private limited companies.

À transmissão entre vivos ou por morte da parte de um sócio comanditário aplica-se o preceituado a respeito da transmissão de quotas de sociedade por quotas.

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The application of the rules on transfer of quota interests to transfers inter vivos and on death of a limited partner's interest 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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