Title VIII · Final and transitional provisions

Article 541 Acquisitions leading to total control

Artigo 541.º · Aquisições tendentes ao domínio total

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

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Article 490 does not apply if the 90% holding already existed on the date of entry into force of this law.

O disposto no artigo 490.º não é aplicável se a participação de 90% já existia à data da entrada em vigor desta lei.

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The exclusion of Article 490 where the 90% holding already existed on the date of entry into force 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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