Portuguese laws and regulations require compliance with specific rules across all life aspects — family, work, migration, business operations, etc. Consultants at First Legal Portugal can help foreigners navigate the nuances of laws and regulations.
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Portuguese Legislation: When Qualified Legal Assistance May Be Required
Qualified legal assistance may be necessary in cases such as:
- Legal support during real estate transactions;
- Appealing decisions of governmental authorities;
- Childbirth and its legalization in the country;
- Document drafting or translation;
- Obtaining residency or citizenship;
- Opening a bank account;
- Marriage or divorce proceedings;
- Inheritance proceedings;
- Business establishment;
- Legal defense in court.
Understanding the legislation and regulatory acts of the country can be challenging, requiring the help of a qualified professional.
Legal Fields in Portugal and Legal Firm Services
Portugal follows the civil law system, incorporating several branches of law:
- Civil;
- Criminal;
- Corporate;
- Administrative;
- Intellectual Property, etc.
First Legal Portugal assists with a variety of issues: family disputes, business-related situations, migration and legalization in the country, buying or selling property, inheritance proceedings, or transferring assets. Lawyers also work with intellectual rights, assisting in patent acquisition, trademark registration, and offering many other services.
Assistance from a Legal Firm in Business Establishment
First Legal Portugal aids in starting a company from scratch. You can choose any business form:
- Limited liability company;
- Holding;
- Sole proprietorship;
- Public limited company;
- Partnership.
A lawyer will draft the Company Charter, assist with registering the chosen company name, formalizing the certificate of ownership, opening a bank account, and obtaining a legal address.
Experts also assist with opening branches and offshore companies in Portugal, discussing all nuances, advantages, and disadvantages of each method.
Legal Support in Family Relationships
- Consult a lawyer if you need to:
- Get married or divorced;
- Divide property;
- Restrict parental rights or limit access to a child;
- Authorize a minor’s travel out of the country.
You will learn which documents are necessary for each case and can request a turnkey service.
How Lawyers Can Help with Migration Issues
Qualified lawyers can help obtain residency, translate documents or certify them with an apostille, notarize papers — and with many other issues. Common services include support in acquiring Portuguese citizenship, visa assistance, etc.
What to Consider When Searching for a Legal Firm
When looking for a reliable firm, consider the following factors:
- Years in operation. A new market player doesn’t necessarily mean unreliability. However, they may lack established cases, potentially hindering assistance in complex situations. Pay attention to organizations operating for over five years, as experience accumulates over time.
- Legal firm details. Presence of a legal entity and necessary documentation — extracts, certificates, work permits — is essential. These can be verified with relevant legal bodies or directly asked from the company staff.
- Documents and portfolio. Experienced firms have relevant cases published on their websites. Serious organizations brand their documents, adding watermarks to prevent copying.
- Reviews. Check what users write about the company on social networks and thematic sites.
Remember, companies with years of experience don’t offer free consultations. Often, you can clarify some minor questions over the phone, but addressing specific problems or a detailed case review requires a personal meeting with a specialist.
The lawyers of the legal firm First Legal Portugal have been operating across the entire European Union since 2008, First Legal Portugal has been operating across the EU, familiar with the specifics of legal activities in Portugal. By consulting with our experts, you will receive:
- Comprehensive consultation;
- Prompt responses to inquiries and professional problem-solving;
- High-quality service;
- Affordable service prices.
We fulfill all our obligations efficiently and on time.