relaxed procedures
[rɪˈlækst prəˈsɛdʒərz]
noun phrase
procedimentos relaxados
1. Administrative or regulatory processes that have been made less strict, allowing for greater flexibility and reduced formality in compliance
The government introduced relaxed procedures for small business startups to encourage entrepreneurship.
O governo introduziu procedimentos relaxados para startups de pequenos negócios para estimular o empreendedorismo.
2. Simplified operational steps or protocols with fewer requirements or restrictions
During the pandemic, many institutions adopted relaxed procedures for remote work approval.
Durante a pandemia, muitas instituições adotaram procedimentos relaxados para aprovação de trabalho remoto.
3. Legal or bureaucratic processes with reduced formality or documentation requirements
The tax authority established relaxed procedures for filing extensions during economic hardship.
A autoridade fiscal estabeleceu procedimentos relaxados para apresentação de extensões durante dificuldades econômicas.
In Brazil, the concept of 'procedimentos relaxados' reflects efforts to modernize bureaucracy and reduce administrative burden, particularly in startup ecosystems and during economic crises. The term is commonly used in government announcements and corporate policy documents to signal business-friendly reforms. In Portuguese business culture, 'procedimentos simplificados' is often preferred as it emphasizes efficiency rather than casual relaxation.
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