commercial permit
[/kəˈmɜrʃəl ˈpɜrmɪt/]
nounpl: commercial permits
licença comercial
1. An official document or authorization issued by a government or local authority that allows a person or business to conduct commercial activities in a specific location
The restaurant owner had to obtain a commercial permit before opening the establishment.
O proprietário do restaurante teve que obter uma licença comercial antes de abrir o estabelecimento.
2. A regulatory certificate that grants permission to operate a business, trade, or sell goods or services legally within a jurisdiction
Without a valid commercial permit, the vendor cannot legally sell merchandise at the market.
Sem uma licença comercial válida, o vendedor não pode vender mercadorias legalmente no mercado.
In Brazil, obtaining a commercial permit is a critical step in formalizing business operations and is managed by municipal prefectures (prefeituras). The process varies by municipality and type of business. In the USA, particularly in cities like New York, commercial permits are issued by local departments and are essential for tax purposes and legal compliance. The terminology and requirements differ significantly between American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts.
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