Chapter III · Group relationships · Section III · Subordination agreement

Article 498 Conclusion and registration of the agreement

Artigo 498.º · Celebração e registo do contrato

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

#

The subordination agreement must be made in writing, concluded by directors of both companies, registered by filing by both companies, and published.

O contrato de subordinação deve ser reduzido a escrito, devendo ser celebrado por administradores das duas sociedades, registado por depósito pelas duas sociedades e publicado.

What we checked in this article

The written form, conclusion by directors of both companies, registration by filing by both companies and publication are retained.

Is Article 498 relevant to a company you run or plan to set up?

We advise on Portuguese company law in English every day: formation, capital, members’ resolutions, managers’ liability and restructuring. A written answer and a fixed quote within one working day.

Ask us about this articleWhatsApp

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.

Applying the law

Portuguese company law, explained in English by the people who apply it

Reading the statute is the first step. Applying it to your articles of association, your capital and your board is where mistakes cost money. Tell us what you are deciding and we will set out the rules that apply and what it costs to get it done.

Get a written quoteWhatsAppOr write to [email protected]
Get a quote