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Q&A Guide to Portugal’s Draft Law No. 77/XVII/1 –“Work XXI”
Bill No. 77/XVII/1 is a major piece of labor and employment legislation proposed by the Portuguese Government, officially referred to as the "Work XXI" (Trabalho XXI) project. The official text of Draft Law No. 77/XVII/1 was approved by the Council of Ministers on May 14, 2026, and submitted to the Assembly of the Republic on May 19, 2026, and is now under public consultation. Littler Portugal has developed a practical guide containing 150 questions and answers to address common HR concerns regarding this Draft Law. This guide expands upon our previous analyses in light of the official text submitted to the Assembly of the Republic and adds a new section dedicated to the impact of the Draft Bill on the General Law on Public Service Employment (LGTFP), as well as a cross-cutting issue regarding the process of drafting labor legislation in Portugal. The information presented here is a summary of the main proposed changes; it does not constitute legal advice regarding currently applicable solutions or an analysis of specific cases.
Establishing a Business Entity in Portugal (Updated)
Portugal has circa 10,3 million resident inhabitants and most of its population lives in sunny coastal areas. Important cities include the capital Lisbon, Porto (in the north), Coimbra (in the center), Faro (in southern Algarve), as well as Ponta Delgada (in the Azores) and Funchal (in Madeira). Portugal is a Republic since 1910, having in force the same Constitution since 1976. The President, the Parliament, the Government and the Courts are the representatives of the sovereign country, and both the President and the Parliament are chosen through general democratic elections. The Government is normally formed by the party who wins the election for Parliament.
Buying and Selling Real Estate in Portugal (Updated)
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - Portugal is an Iberian Peninsula country, bordered by the Atlantic to the west and south and Spain to the north and east. In addition to its continental landmass, it also comprises the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira. Portugal has around 10.3 million inhabitants.
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Portugal (Updated)
KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I. INTRODUCTION – KEY ASPECTS OF PORTUGUESE LAW - DEFINITION OF INSOLVENCY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK - Insolvency proceedings consist of a universal enforcement process, with the objective of satisfying creditors in the best possible way in a bankruptcy scenario, either by an insolvency plan based on the recovery of the company via the insolvency assets, or, when this is not possible, by liquidating the debtor's assets and sharing its result among the creditors.
Data Privacy Guide - Portugal
Introduction - Data protection is being driven by rapid technological advances and the increasing digitalization of society. Data protection legislation in Portugal is aligned with European Union law, in particular with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR” – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016), whose execution in Portugal was ensured by the Personal Data Protection Law (“PDPL” – Law No. 58/2019, of 8 August 2019).
Establishing a Business Entity in Portugal (Updated)
Portugal has circa 10,3 million resident inhabitants and most of its population lives in sunny coastal areas. Important cities include the capital Lisbon, Porto (in the north), Coimbra (in the center), Faro (in southern Algarve), as well as Ponta Delgada (in the Azores) and Funchal (in Madeira). Portugal is a Republic since 1910, having in force the same Constitution since 1976. The President, the Parliament, the Government and the Courts are the representatives of the sovereign country, and both the President and the Parliament are chosen through general democratic elections. The Government is normally formed by the party who wins the election for Parliament.
Buying and Selling Real Estate in Portugal (Updated)
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - Portugal is an Iberian Peninsula country, bordered by the Atlantic to the west and south and Spain to the north and east. In addition to its continental landmass, it also comprises the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira. Portugal has around 10.3 million inhabitants.
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Portugal (Updated)
KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I.INTRODUCTION – KEY ASPECTS OF PORTUGUESE LAW - DEFINITION OF INSOLVENCY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK - Insolvency proceedings consist of a universal enforcement process, with the objective of satisfying creditors in the best possible way in an bankruptcy scenario, either by an insolvency plan based on the recovery of the company via the insolvency assets, or, when this is not possible, by liquidating the debtor's assets and sharing its result among the creditors.
150 Questions & Answers: Decent Work Agenda
Introduction This practical guide aggregates a total set of 150 questions and answers regarding the Law no. 13/2023, of April 3rd (called "2023 Reform”, with the Rectification Declaration no. 13/2023, of May 29th), which aims to correct and re-articulate to the main changes that occurred and entered into force last May 1st 2023. It should be noted that we have not exhausted all the issues and challenges created by the Decent Work Agenda ("DWA") as a whole, nor by the Green Paper on the Future of Work, or by Law no. 13/2023, of April 3rd. Please see full Publication below for more information.
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Portugal (Updated)
KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I. INTRODUCTION – KEY ASPECTS OF PORTUGUESE LAW - DEFINITION OF INSOLVENCY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK - Insolvency proceedings consist of a universal enforcement process, with the objective of satisfying creditors in the best possible way in an bankruptcy scenario, either by an insolvency plan based on the recovery of the company via the insolvency assets, or, when this is not possible, by liquidating the debtor's assets and sharing its result among the creditors. Please see full Chapter below for more information.