Creation of Association / non-profit charity

Member since 09 April 2021

marinedeneuxNew member10 April 2021 09:40:56

Hi guys,
I m looking for information to create in Portugal a non profit charity / associa莽茫o n茫o lucrativa, and what are the laws and legalities around it. Would you recommend where to find, or have any information that could help?
Many thanks 馃槉

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert11 April 2021 11:10:08

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Hi Marinedeneux, Welcome聽

Please check here the support manual for submitting applications for Public Utility Statute:

Laws and FAQs on Public Utility Statute:

Procedure for private non-profit collective entities (Associations or certain Cooperatives) to obtain the statute of public utility under Decree-Law no. 460/77, of 7.11.
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Although the following documentation is a few years old, and may not be up to date, it is a great source of information and can help to understand this statute of public utility in Portugal.

(PDF document in Portuguese)

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Kind Regards