THE PROCESSES STARTED IN A CFE MUST BE CONCLUDED IN A CFE.  REQUESTS PRESENTED DIRECTLY IN THE RNPC - REGISTO NACIONAL DE PESSOAS COLECTIVAS - MAY BE CONCLUDED IN A CFE

There are two ways of starting up a company at the CFE:

                        1 – Choosing a name from a preapproved names´ list;

                        2 – Using a previously requested name. 

On the first situation you may start up a Firm on the Spot (FOS), in just one hour, with or without a registered trade mark.

On the second case you may start up a company either in accordance to the model of the Firm on the Spot (FOS), using a private document or acceding to public notarial deed.

1 – Starting up a company using a name from a preapproved names` list

A –Firm on the Spot (FOS)

1.      The name shall be chosen from a preapproved names` list;

2.      The company statutes are chosen among different proposed statutes.

N.B. The list of names as well as the proposed statutes may be consulted at the site www.empresanahora.mj.pt

Steps

a)         Signing of the company statutes

         The presence of all members or their legal representatives is required. They should bring their own identification documents (identity card or passport and Portuguese tax card);

         The company card and the commercial registration certificate are delivered right after the signing.

b)