Chapter III · Partnerships limited by shares

Article 479 Number of members

Artigo 479.º · Número de sócios

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

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A partnership limited by shares may not be formed with fewer than five limited partners.

A sociedade em comandita por acções não pode constituir-se com menos de cinco sócios comanditários.

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The minimum of five limited partners for formation 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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