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Government confirms: municipalities will be able to stop 'front stores'
The government is drafting a new 'Business Licensing Code' that will allow municipal assemblies, upon proposal by city councils, to exclude specific historic or high-tourist density areas from the 'zero licensing' regime. This change aims to grant local authorities the power to deny licenses to 'front stores'—often used for illegal migration and human trafficking—and to protect historic shops. The new code aims to consolidate 38 existing legal diplomas into one, maintaining a general principle of facilitating business openings with 'a posteriori' (post-opening) inspection.
Why it matters
If you are a business owner or planning to open an establishment in historic or tourist-heavy city centers, be aware that licensing rules in these areas may shift from automatic approval to mandatory municipal oversight once the new code is finalized.ObservadorRead original ↗
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