Based on the regulation of companies in Macao, focusing on private companies and public companies, this course discusses major trends of in company law and corporate governance. All major issues of company law will be covered, including fundamental concepts (types of companies; limited liability; capital maintenance), the creation of companies, the capital, the shares, the organs of companies, the rights and obligations of shareholders, and the dissolution and liquidation of companies.

CILO-1: Students will be able to relate different legal types of companies under Macau Law and its aims. CILO-2: Students will be able to analyze legal restrictions to the transferability of shares under Macau Law. CILO-3: Students will be able to interpret Articles of Association of Companies and its legal relevancy. CILO-4: Students will be able to demonstrate digital Pataca and its connection with companies and trading.