Company Creation and Business Advisory
Mendes & Silva offers 360º legal advice to the business world, accompanying projects from their genesis to daily management and expansion. We combine the agility necessary in the constitution of new companies with the technical depth required in continuous business advice. Our focus is to guarantee legal security in all decisions, promoting legal compliance and risk mitigation in a dynamic and competitive business environment.
Scope of Action
When should you contact the firm?
- You want to start a commercial activity in Portugal with a secure legal structure
- You need recurring legal support for day-to-day decisions
- You want to define clear rules for the relationship and exit of partners
- You want to implement data protection and information security policies
- You need to protect your brand identity through legal registration
- Monitoring in merger, acquisition or asset sale processes (M&A)
Method
Our Process
Consultancy on the corporate and tax model
Firm reservation and preparation of foundational documentation
Formalization of the constitution and official registrations
Support at the beginning of the activity and continuous compliance
Diagnosis of needs and legal risks
Definition of personalized advisory model
Proactive monitoring of daily legal issues
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an Lda. and a Joint Stock Company (S.A.)?
The Lda. (Private Limited Company) is more common for small and medium-sized companies, with a lower minimum share capital. The S.A. requires a minimum capital of €50,000 and is suitable for larger structures or those intending to be listed on the stock exchange.
What is a Shareholder Agreement and why is it important?
It is a private agreement between partners that defines rules on management, sale of shares, distribution of profits and conflict resolution, complementing the company's statutes.
What is the advantage of continuous legal advice (retainer)?
It allows a deep knowledge of the business by the lawyer, guaranteeing faster responses, conflict prevention and more predictable legal cost management.
What is Compliance and how does it apply to my company?
It is the set of procedures to ensure that the company complies with all laws and regulations, avoiding fines, sanctions and serious reputational damage.
How to protect my company's trade secrets?
Through the drafting of robust non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and the implementation of non-compete and know-how protection clauses in contracts.