Chapter III · Group relationships · Section III · Subordination agreement

Article 505 Amendment of the agreement

Artigo 505.º · Modificação do contrato

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

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Amendments to the subordination agreement are resolved upon by the general meetings of both companies, in the manner required for the conclusion of the agreement, and must be made in writing.

As modificações do contrato de subordinação são deliberadas pelas assembleias gerais das duas sociedades, nos termos exigidos para a celebração do contrato, e devem ser reduzidas a escrito.

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The requirement of resolutions by the general meetings of both companies under the rules for concluding the agreement, and written form, are 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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