Establishing and developing a business in Portugal
Strategic guidance for setting up your business
Establishing or developing a business in Portugal requires an approach that integrates the legal, tax, wealth and operational aspects of the project.
Our law firms in Bordeaux and Porto support entrepreneurs, investors and corporate groups at every stage of their development. Each client benefits from a single point of contact, responsible for coordinating the project, the formalities and the various parties involved.
Building your project on solid foundations
The choice of legal structure, governance arrangements, allocation of powers between shareholders, protection of strategic assets and ownership of essential rights must be consistent with the intended development objectives.
Our teams are involved from the earliest discussions to secure the legal organisation of the business and prepare for its medium- and long-term development.
Safeguarding essential legal relationships
Business development relies on appropriate legal documentation and clearly defined contractual relationships.
Our law firms notably draft, negotiate and secure:
- Articles of association and shareholders' agreements;
- Commercial contracts and strategic partnerships;
- Distribution, franchise and business introduction agreements;
- Service agreements;
- Governance documents;
- Agreements concerning intellectual property and intangible assets.
Our work aims to secure essential decisions while favouring pragmatic solutions tailored to the needs of the business.
Comprehensive coordination between France and Portugal
Many projects require interests in France and Portugal to be considered simultaneously: an ongoing French company, property investments, relocation of a business leader, financing or wealth structuring.
With a presence in both countries, our law firms ensure smooth coordination with qualified accountants, banks, notaries, investors and other advisers involved in the matter to ensure consistent project management.
Our areas of practice
- Strategic, tax and legal analysis of business establishment projects.
- Choice of legal structure and governance arrangements.
- Company formation and registration formalities.
- Structuring relationships between members and shareholders.
- Protection of strategic assets and intellectual property.
- Drafting and negotiating essential commercial agreements.
- Structuring partnerships and distribution networks.
- Supporting business leaders with international mobility.
- Coordination with accountants, banks, notaries and other specialist advisers.
- Developing business activities between France, Portugal and the other Member States of the European Union.
A long-term partner
Beyond the initial establishment, our law firms provide lasting support for businesses developing in France, Portugal and the European Union, offering coordinated, pragmatic legal expertise firmly focused on their growth objectives.