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Code of Ethics and Conduct

Ten binding articles and three levels of sanction — this is what separates an association from a club.

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Founders Programme

Help build APMLS from day one.

The Founders Programme recognises the companies and professionals who join APMLS in its early phase and take an active part in setting the sector’s standards. The status does not change the order in which accreditation applications are assessed.

Applications until 31/12/2026 · Board decision within 10 working days · No additional cost

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What sets a Founder apart

A voice in governance

Direct involvement in setting technical standards and internal regulations before they become the market standard.

Founder Seal

A permanent distinction in the public accreditation lookup: founder status stays with the company and the individual professional forever.

Dedicated support

Dedicated support in adopting the MLS standards, with no priority in the accreditation order.

The road so far

Apr 2025

APMLS Founded

The association is officially incorporated and begins operating.

Summer 2026

Founder Accreditation

First accreditations and issuance of Founder Seals, publicly listed.

● In progress

Today

Applications open

APMLS is receiving membership applications and Founder applications.

Nov 2026

Fórum do Imobiliário em Portugal

A nationwide roadshow presenting the association to professionals and press.

How to apply

Application

Fill in the form with your company details and motivation.

Review

The board assesses alignment with the code of ethics and programme criteria.

Onboarding

Sign the founder commitment and start participating in the working groups.

The market’s rules are being written now.

Those who join at this stage write them with us: the cooperation rules, the code of ethics and the accreditation criteria are being drafted by the first members.

Founders Programme

Founder application

A Founder application has its own form: alongside identification, it states the commitment to the founding phase and the contribution offered.

Applications open until 31 December 2026

Open until 31 December 2026. The Board answers every application within 10 working days.

Founder application form

This form is independent of the membership request. If you are admitted as a Founder, membership is handled next without repeating the data.

* Required fields. The application is only submitted once all of them are filled in.

Applying as

Who is applying

The person taking on the commitment before the association.

Full name*

Role*

Email*

Mobile*

Entity

The minimum needed to verify the licence and activity. The rest is requested at membership stage.

Legal or professional name*

Tax number (NIF)*

AMI licence*

Districts of operation*

Number of agents

Website or public profile

Founder commitment

This block is what sets the application apart — and what the Board decides on.

Intended joining date*

Contribution you offer*

Availability for governing bodies*

Hours per month you can give*

Why you want to be a Founder*

Commitments

I declare the data is true and that I am authorised to make this commitment on behalf of the entity named.* I take on the Founder commitment: to take part in the founding phase, attend the assemblies called until the governing bodies are elected, and keep membership active for the first two years.* I accept the APMLS Bylaws, the Code of Ethics and Conduct, the MLS Cooperation Regulation and the Privacy Policy.* I accept receiving from APMLS the communications needed to assess the application and run the founding phase.*

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