Corporate Web3
Legal support for companies in their structuring, growth, and innovation, from Portugal to the world.
Services
FiO Legal’s Corporate Web3 Department combines legal rigor with an innovative vision, prepared to address the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies.
We support entrepreneurs, startups, and national and international companies at all stages of their journey, offering legal solutions tailored to their ambitions and growth pace.
From company incorporation and fundraising to international expansion and project development in Web3 ecosystems, we provide strategic legal support that ensures security, solidity, and forward vision.
Why startups choose FiO Legal
We provide integrated legal and tax support in corporate, Web3, employment, and compliance areas, designed to keep pace with the accelerated rhythm and specific needs of startups.
Our team adapts to each stage of your growth: from the idea phase to MVP development, from fundraising to the scale-up phase and international expansion.
With predictable and scalable fee models, including Legal-as-a-Service (LaaS) solutions, we ensure continuous support that evolves with your business.
We also work with global founders building from Portugal and operating in multiple markets, ensuring structure, compliance, and clarity from day one.
Incorporation and Corporate Structure
We support company incorporation (Lda, SA, and holding structures), founders’ agreements and equity division, implementation of corporate governance, shareholders’ agreements, and transfer of intellectual property rights — ensuring clear ownership and protection from day one.
Fundraising Support
We support the complete fundraising cycle, from round preparation to review and drafting of term sheets, SAFEs and convertible notes, due diligence, and negotiations with VCs, business angels, and investment funds.
Web3 and Technology Advisory
We provide legal advisory in Web3, including token structuring in compliance with MiCA, SAFTs, CASP registration in Portugal, regulatory support for crypto-assets, and legal agreements aligned with smart contract execution.
Employment Law
We draft employment and contractor agreements, develop policies and handbooks, ensure HR compliance and best practices.
Tax Advisory for Startups
Our tax advisory covers IRC structuring, VAT registration and filings, tax compliance in Portugal, support for foreign founders and remote teams, and tax planning for investment rounds or exits.
Commercial and Operational Contracts
We prepare and review SaaS contracts, licensing and distribution agreements, partnership agreements, contracts with suppliers and service providers, as well as NDAs, SLAs, and Terms of Use, etc.
International Expansion
Support in drafting cross-border contracts, regulatory compliance for global teams, and guidance for entering new markets, ensuring structured and compliant expansion.
LaaS for Startups
LaaS (Legal-as-a-Service) offers continuous legal support for a fixed monthly fee, ideal for startups with recurring needs in operations, product, compliance, and fundraising among others, ensuring predictable and scalable legal support.
Typical Startup Scenarios
Support for scaling from MVP to Series A, launching tokenized products in compliance with MiCA, onboarding first employees, establishing dual-entity structures, and preparing for acquisitions or exits.
Build with confidence.
We build together, your business from day one.
Corporate Web3
Legal clarity for an evolving digital ecosystem
We support companies and entrepreneurs in executing Web3 projects with the appropriate legal structure and regulatory guidance. Led by Luiza Castro Rey, our Web3 practice combines innovation with compliance, enabling projects to grow securely in Portugal and the international market.
Crypto-Asset and Token Regulation
Compliance guidance under MiCA, AML/CTF, and Portuguese crypto-asset regulation.
Company Incorporation for Web3 Projects
Company incorporation and corporate structuring designed for blockchain businesses and digital assets.
Tokenization and Fundraising
Legal support for token issuances, SAFTs, SAFEs, and other Web3 fundraising models.
Smart Contract Legal Contracts
Drafting and review of contracts that align blockchain-based execution with enforceable legal clauses.
Legal support beyond borders
Support for global teams and investors choosing Portugal as a base for Web3 operations.
Regulatory Registration and Compliance
Assistance in registering Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) with National Authorities, as well as ongoing compliance with MiCA requirements and AML/CTF standards.
Build with confidence.
We build together, your business from day one.
Scalable Legal Solutions for Web3 Projects
LaaS
Legal as a Service
Legal needs in Web3 evolve at great speed. After company incorporation for example, projects continuously face regulatory, contractual, and operational challenges. Our Legal-as-a-Service (LaaS) model ensures continuous and structured legal support at all project stages.
With LaaS, you have permanent access to our Web3 and Corporate team, led by Luiza Castro Rey. We work together to ensure your project maintains compliance, is investor-ready, and legally protected. From corporate structuring to token launches, through regulatory registration and day-to-day contracts, this business model gives you the flexibility and continuity to focus on what matters: building your business.
Work with Flexibility in Portugal
Take advantage of this opportunity to join Portugal’s thriving digital nomad community and establish your professional base in Europe.
Recent changes in remote work and global mobility policies have opened new possibilities for digital professionals wishing to live and work in Portugal.
The Digital Nomad Visa offers a privileged pathway to residence in Portugal, allowing you to combine the flexibility of remote work with the exceptional quality of life this country offers on the European continent.
At FiO Legal, our Immigration Department team of lawyers is prepared to accompany you through all stages of the application process, ensuring your relocation to Portugal occurs smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable legislation.
Join Portugal’s dynamic and welcoming digital nomad community, while establishing your professional base in one of Europe’s most vibrant and accessible regions.
Advantages
Dealing with complex legal matters can be intimidating, but our mission is to guide you clearly and effectively at every step.
Flexibility and scalability
Adapt the level of legal support to your company’s needs. LaaS accompanies your project’s growth, ensuring guidance when you need it most, without the fixed costs of an in-house legal team.
Cost-effectiveness
Reduce legal expenses through structured and predictable packages. You pay only for the services included in your plan, allowing better budget control and eliminating unexpected costs.
Tailored expertise
You have access to a multidisciplinary legal team with experience in technology, fintech, startups, and cryptocurrencies. You receive timely support from professionals who understand your sector and can respond in an integrated manner to your legal needs.
Proactive legal management
Stay informed of legal and regulatory developments with our proactive approach. We monitor relevant changes and manage your legal needs continuously, helping prevent problems before they arise, so you can stay focused on growing your business.
Seamless integration
Our services integrate seamlessly into your operations, providing the advantages of an in-house legal team without the associated costs.
Reduced personnel costs
Obtain continuous legal support without increasing personnel costs. LaaS offers the advantages of a legal team without the fixed costs associated with hiring, training, or managing in-house staff.
Meet our Team
Our team combines a global perspective with local knowledge, providing assertive and innovative legal service.
Luiza Rey
Partner | Lawyer
Corporate & Web3 Coordinator
Tiago Monteiro
Trainee Lawyer
Corporate and Web3
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