Immigration
Government prepares crackdown on ‘front shops’ linked to illegal immigration
The government is considering measures to regulate 'front shops'—commercial premises suspected of being used for illegal accommodation and human trafficking. While local councils and mayors are calling for stricter licensing and oversight, the government is simultaneously drafting a broader reform to simplify business openings by replacing prior inspections with post-operation checks, with a new code due for public consultation this autumn.
Why it matters
While no specific regulations are in place yet, the government's dual focus on business deregulation and tightening oversight of suspicious commercial premises may eventually change licensing requirements for new businesses or increase inspections for existing ones in urban centers like Lisbon and Porto.Portugal ResidentRead original ↗
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