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.