Antunes, José EngráciaTorres, Nuno2021-11-222021-11-222017http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/36021The Portuguese East India Company, incorporated in 1628, is one the historical predecessors of the modern public corporations. In spite of its short life, its conception, organization and subsequent launch represented a milestone in the historical origins of Portuguese company law.engCompany lawHistory of company lawColonial companiesCorporationsOn the historical origins of portuguese corporation lawpreprint