---
slug: prazo-conclusao-processo
lang: en
titulo: The standard deadline for the commission to conclude the administrative process is 180 days
resposta: The designated commission must conclude the administrative liability process within 180 days from the publication of its establishment act, subject to extension through a reasoned decision by the initiating authority.
curto: Admin process deadline
tema: Compliance
revisada: 2026-10-02
proxima: 2027-04-02
---
## Data
| Who | Criteria | Deadline | Source | Data date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing commission | Administrative liability process for legal entities | 180 days | Lei 12.846/2013, art. 10, § 3.º | 01/08/2013 |
| Defense | Legal entity notification | 30 days | Lei 12.846/2013, art. 11 | 01/08/2013 |

Data consulted on 02/10/2026.

## Basis
- [Lei n.º 12.846/2013 (Planalto, in Portuguese)](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2011-2014/2013/lei/l12846.htm): establishes the procedure for administrative liability processes for legal entities regarding harmful acts against the public administration, including deadlines for conclusion and defense.
- [Lei n.º 6.404/1976, compilada (Planalto, in Portuguese)](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l6404compilada.htm): this source does not contain information on the conclusion deadlines for administrative sanctioning processes under Lei 12.846/2013.

## How it applies
The administrative process to determine the liability of a legal entity is conducted by a commission appointed by the initiating authority. The 180-day deadline for conclusion runs from the publication of the commission's establishment act. Upon completion, the commission presents reports on the investigated facts and suggests sanctions in a reasoned manner. If necessary, the initiating authority may extend the deadline through a motivated act.

## Limits
- The standard specifically addresses the administrative process for determining the liability of a legal entity under the terms of Lei 12.846/2013.
- This sheet does not cover deadlines for other types of administrative, judicial, or disciplinary proceedings not provided for in this specific law.
- Changes made after the date of 2013 must be verified in the official source (Planalto) before any decision.