Portugal
Decree-Law 87/2024 of November 7 establishes electronic service in legal proceedings as a rule for legal persons.
New rules for electronic service and notifications in legal proceedings
Key aspects:
- New rules for the service of legal persons, with notice by email.
- Individuals can also sign up for this new method of service.
- Harmonization of the rules on service contained in the Company Insolvency and Recovery Code, the Administrative Courts Procedure Court, and the Labor Procedure Code.
- Faxes and telegrams can no longer be used for communications sent by or to the court.