In case of a new company, for the Name approval it’s necessary a name approval certificate and a provisional identification card, both must be requested to the National Company Register (RNPC – Registo Nacional de Pessoas Colectivas), which can be done over the internet.
These documents must be solicited by either a shareholder of the company to be formed or by a duly authorized entity. The certificate is valid for 180 days for registration purposes and for one year after the company incorporation.
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