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formal economy

[ˈfɔːrməl ɪˈkɑːnəmi]
nounpl: formal economies
economia formal
1. The part of the economy that is officially recognized, regulated, and taxed by the government, including registered businesses, employed workers, and documented transactions.
The formal economy includes all businesses that pay taxes and follow government regulations.
A economia formal inclui todos os negócios que pagam impostos e seguem as regulamentações governamentais.
2. Economic activity that is legal, documented, and subject to official oversight and statistical measurement.
Workers in the formal economy receive employment contracts and social benefits.
Os trabalhadores da economia formal recebem contratos de trabalho e benefícios sociais.
Synonyms
official economyregistered economydocumented economylegal economy
Antonyms
informal economyunderground economyshadow economyblack market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
economia formal
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
economia formal
Common in business and economic contexts
Portugal
economia formal
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

formal sector of the economy
part of the formal economy
enter the formal economy
transition from informal to formal economy
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