trade license

[/treɪd ˈlaɪsəns/]
nounpl: trade licenses
licença comercial
1. An official permit or document issued by a government authority that grants permission to operate a business or engage in commercial activities
You need to obtain a trade license before opening a retail store.
Você precisa obter uma licença comercial antes de abrir uma loja de varejo.
2. A legal authorization that certifies a person or company is registered and permitted to conduct business in a specific jurisdiction
The inspector checked our trade license during the business audit.
O inspetor verificou nossa licença comercial durante a auditoria empresarial.
In Brazil, obtaining a trade license (licença comercial or alvará de funcionamento) is a mandatory bureaucratic requirement that involves registration with municipal authorities and payment of fees. The process is a common point of discussion in Brazilian business culture due to its complexity and varying regional requirements. In the United States, requirements vary significantly by state and municipality, making it an important step for entrepreneurs starting businesses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
business licensecommercial licensetrading permitbusiness permit
Antonyms / Antônimos
trade banbusiness prohibition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
licença comercial
Most common term used in Brazil for commercial authorization
São Paulo
alvará de funcionamento
More formal municipal term frequently used in São Paulo state
Rio de Janeiro
licença de comércio
Alternative term commonly used in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
licença comercial
Similar terminology used in Portuguese law, though regulatory processes differ

Related Words

business registrationcommercial permitoperating licensemunicipal licensetax identification numberbusiness certificate

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your license
renew your license
revoke a license
license to operate
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