Chapter III · Group relationships · Section I · Groups formed by total control

Article 491 Cross-reference

Artigo 491.º · Remissão

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

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The provisions of Articles 501 to 504, and those applicable by virtue of them, apply to groups formed by total control.

Aos grupos constituídos por domínio total aplicam-se as disposições dos artigos 501.º a 504.º e as que por força destes forem aplicáveis.

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The cross-reference to Articles 501 to 504, and to the provisions applicable by virtue of them, for groups formed by total control 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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