First Steps on How To Formally Start a Company
Thinking about launching your startup but not sure where to begin legally? This workshop is designed to give you the clarity and confidence to take those first formal steps.
Join Ana Filipa Gil and Isabel Carneiro Kahlen, from Morais Leitão, for a practical and accessible session covering the key legal foundations every founder should understand before starting a company in Portugal.
💡 What you’ll learn:
• The different legal structures available in Portugal, and how to choose the right one
• Key factors like liability, governance, and access to investment
• When and how to formally incorporate your company
• The basics of fundraising rounds
• Founders’ agreements and how to align your team early on
• Protecting your intellectual property
• Essential contracts and legal obligations
Whether you’re at idea stage or already building, this session will help you avoid common pitfalls and make smarter decisions from day one.
📍 Part of the Makers In the Making program
🎯 Ideal for early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
Secure your spot and take your first step towards building your company with confidence.