Portugal : Business Law Handbook,9780739746448

Portugal : Business Law Handbook

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Edition: Revised
ISBN13: 9780739746448
ISBN10: 0739746448
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-05-01
Publisher(s): Lightning Source Inc
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Table of Contents

Strategic and Development Profiles
9(20)
Strategic Profile
9(11)
Country Overview
9(1)
Economic Overview
9(1)
Geography
9(4)
People
13(1)
Government
14(1)
Economy
15(2)
Communications
17(1)
Transportation
18(1)
Military
19(1)
Transnational Issues
19(1)
Importan Information for Understanding Portugal
20(11)
Profile
20(1)
Basic Information
20(6)
Location
20(1)
History
20(1)
Population
21(1)
Climate
21(1)
Capital
21(1)
Language
22(1)
Religion
22(1)
Political Power
22(1)
Diplomacy
23(1)
Currency
23(1)
Economy
24(2)
Government
26(2)
Current Administration
27(1)
Principal Government Officials
28(1)
Local Administration
28(1)
U.S.-Portuguese Relations
28(3)
Foreign Relations
29(2)
Government and Politics
31(91)
Structure of the Portuguese State
31(1)
Type of State
31(1)
Political System
31(1)
President of Portugal
31(3)
Parliament
33(1)
Government
33(1)
Courts
33(1)
Administrative Division
34(1)
Modern Politial Developments
34(2)
The Revolution of 1974 and the Transition to Democracy
36(8)
The Salazar-Caetano Era
36(1)
Spinola and Revolution
37(2)
The Transition to Civilian Rule
39(2)
Consolidation of Democracy
41(3)
The Governmental System
44(12)
Constitutional Development
44(2)
The Presidency
46(1)
The Council of State
47(1)
The Prime Minister
47(1)
The Council of Ministers
48(1)
The Assembly of the Republic
49(2)
The Judiciary
51(1)
Civil Service
52(1)
Local Government
53(1)
Autonomous Regions and Macau
54(1)
The Electoral System
55(1)
Political Parties
56(4)
Far Left
56(1)
Portuguese Communist Party
56(1)
Socialist Party
57(1)
Social Democrat Party
58(1)
Party of the Social Democratic Center
58(1)
Far Right
59(1)
Popular Monarchist Party
59(1)
Other Parties
59(1)
Interest Groups
60(4)
Armed Forces
60(1)
Roman Catholic Church
60(1)
Organized Labor
61(1)
Economic Elites
62(1)
Middle Class
62(1)
Students and Intellectuals
63(1)
Peasants
63(1)
Foreign Relations
64(4)
Africa
65(1)
Western Europe
66(1)
United States
67(1)
Army and National Security
68(3)
Historical Background
69(1)
The Military in the Salazar Era
70(1)
The Role of the Armed Forces in Africa
71(15)
Angola
71(1)
Portuguese Guinea
72(1)
Mozambique
73(1)
Role of the Military in Portuguese Political Life
73(1)
The Military Takeover of 1974
74(3)
The Armed Forces in Political Life after 1975
77(1)
Portugal and NATO
78(1)
Bilateral Military Relations with Other Countries
79(1)
Judicial System
80(1)
Criminal Law Procedure
81(2)
Public Order and Internal Security
83(1)
The Police System
83(1)
National Republican Guard
84(1)
Public Security Police
84(1)
Terrorist Groups
85(1)
Penal System
85(1)
Political Environment
86(1)
Nature of Political Relationship with the United States
86(1)
Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
86(1)
Brief Synopsis of Political System
86(1)
Foreign Policy
87(25)
Global Description
87(5)
European Union
92(3)
Cooperation for Development
95(1)
Draft Press Release DAC AID Review Of Portugal
96(2)
The Portuguese Communities
98(3)
Multilateral Treaties deposited with the Government of Portugal
101(6)
Portugal and the new NATO
107(5)
Community Of Portugese Speaking Countries
112(10)
A Brief History
112(7)
Timor
119(1)
Macau
120(2)
Strategic Economic and Legal Information for Conducting Business
122(57)
Economic Situation in Portugal
122(3)
IMF Executive Board Assessment
123(2)
Economic Trends and Outlook
125(19)
Economic Growth
125(9)
Trade and Balance of Payments
134(7)
Principal Growth Sectors
141(1)
Agriculture
141(1)
Government Role in the Economy
142(1)
Balance of Payments Situation
142(1)
Infrastructure Situation
143(1)
Economic Priorities of the Portuguese Presidency
144(5)
The EMU, Economic Policy and Employment
144(2)
Financial Services
146(1)
International financial issues
146(1)
International financial system
146(1)
Tax Policy
146(1)
EU Budget
147(1)
Effective financial management and fight against fraud
147(1)
Resources
148(1)
Portugal in the Euro Area
148(1)
Investment, Business and Legal Climate
149(12)
Openness to Foreign Investment
149(1)
Conversion and Transfer Policies
150(1)
Expropriation and Compensation
150(1)
Dispute Settlement
150(1)
Performance Requirements/Incentives
151(1)
Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
152(1)
Protection of Property Rights
153(1)
Transparency of the Regulatory System
153(1)
Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
154(1)
Corruption
154(1)
Bilateral Investment Agreements
155(1)
Double Taxation Treaties
156(1)
OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs
157(1)
Labor
157(1)
Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
157(4)
Labor and Employment
161(18)
Labor market advantages help reduce inflation
161(2)
Labor costs: among the lowest of major countries
163(1)
The unemployment rate is one of the lowest in Europe
164(1)
Privatization Strategy
165(3)
Financial Market Reforms
168(3)
Monetary, Fiscal and Exchange Rate Policies
171(6)
Portugal and the Challenges Ahead
177(2)
Practical and Legal Information for Conducting Business
179(19)
Advantages for Conductiong Business
179(1)
Legal and Business System
180(5)
Business Organizations
180(1)
Exporting
180(2)
Commercial Policies
182(1)
Foreign Investment
182(1)
Intellectual Property Rights
183(1)
Taxation
183(1)
Regulatory Agencies
184(1)
Investment Grants and Other Incentives for Foreign Investment
184(1)
Leading Sectors for US Exports and Investments
185(13)
Best Prospects for Non Agricultural Goods and Services
185(10)
Best Prospects for Agricultural Products
195(2)
Madeira Offshore Center
197(1)
Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards
198(17)
Trade Barriers
198(1)
Customs Valuation
198(1)
Import Licenses
198(1)
Export Controls
199(1)
Import/Export Documentation
199(1)
Temporary Entry
200(1)
Labeling, Marking Requirements
200(1)
Prohibited Imports
201(1)
Standards (E.G. ISO 9000 Usage)
201(1)
Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
201(1)
Special Import Provisions
202(1)
Development Funds from Abroad
203(4)
Marketing US Products and Services
207(6)
Distribution and Sales Channels
207(1)
Use of Agents/Distributors; Finding a Partner
208(1)
Franchising
208(1)
Direct Marketing
209(1)
Joint Venture/Licensing
209(1)
Steps to Estabish an Office
209(2)
Selling Factors/Techniques
211(1)
Advertising and Trade Promotion
211(1)
Pricing a Product
211(1)
Sales Service/Customer Support
212(1)
Selling to the Government
212(1)
Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
212(1)
Need for a Local Attorney
213(1)
Trade and Project Financing
213(2)
General Financing Availability
213(1)
Export Finance/Methods of Payment
214(1)
Project Financing
214(1)
The Portuguese in the United States
215(4)
The Portuguese Role in Exploring and Mapping the New World
216(1)
Portuguese Settlement in the United States
216(1)
Whaling, Fishing, and Industrial Employment in Southeastern New England
217(1)
Agricultural Settlements in Central California
217(1)
Protestant Exiles From Madeira in Illinois
218(1)
Twentieth-Century Arrivals from Portugal Settle in Newark, New Jersey
218(1)
Travel To Portugal
219(11)
Us State Department Suggestions
219(3)
Business Travel
222(2)
Business Customs
222(1)
Legal Holidays for 2000-2001
223(1)
Business Infrastructure
223(1)
Portugal & Gastronomy
224(6)
Gastronomy and Tradition
224(1)
A Paradise of Fish and Crustaceans
224(1)
Meat, fowl and game: In the Kingdom of Fancy
225(1)
Cheeses of Portugal
226(1)
The Desserts: Eggs, Sugar and Fantasy!
226(1)
The Wines of Portugal
227(3)
Supplements
230(51)
Portugal: Basic Information
230(2)
Portugal and the European Union -- A Perspective on Key Dates
230(2)
Qualifying for European Economic and Monetary Union -- January 1, 1999
232(1)
Portugal: Selected Economic Indicators
232(4)
Maastricht convergence target results ranked according to performance
234(1)
Global Comparison of Key Economic Indicators in 2000*
234(2)
Government Contacts
236(1)
Financial Institutions
237(3)
Portuguese Banks
238(1)
Other Licensed Banks in Portugal
239(1)
Commercial Institutions
240(2)
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
240(1)
Other Chambers of Commerce
240(1)
Other Useful Sources of Information
241(1)
U.S. and Country Contacts
242(12)
U.S. Embassy Trade Related Contacts
242(1)
Washington-Based USG Country Contacts
243(1)
Amcham and Bilateral Business Councils
243(1)
Country Trade or Industry Associations in Key Sectors
243(1)
Portuguese Government Agencies
244(8)
Country Market Research Firms
252(2)
Portugal Law Firms
254(2)
Selected Business Contacts for Portugal
256(25)
Useful Numbers and Addresses (In Portugal)
273(4)
Useful Contacts for Portugal (In The United States)
277(1)
Consulates of Portugal
277(4)
Selected References 281

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