Immigration
Government prepares measures against 'front stores'
The government is studying legislative changes to curb 'front' businesses, often used to facilitate illegal immigration and human trafficking through fake employment contracts. The Minister of Economy indicated that business licensing reform is planned for this autumn, which may include giving municipalities greater power to restrict new licenses in congested urban areas.
Why it matters
If you are navigating the immigration system or seeking residency, this signals a future crackdown on schemes involving fictitious employment contracts that are often used to exploit migrants; changes to business licensing rules may also impact the commercial landscape in city centers like Lisbon and Porto.ObservadorRead original ↗
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