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Portugal has made significant progress in formalizing its business environment, particularly excelling in business entry procedures and regulatory frameworks. Across all eight assessed cities, the average score for business entry is 94.2 out of 100, facilitated by harmonized processes like the 'Empresa na hora' system.

Business operations vary by city. Building permitting is the weakest area, with Business Location scores averaging 68.5 points, largely due to limited digital services and lengthy processing times—e.g., Funchal takes up to 132 days to obtain a building permit (Source: Table 1). Utility services, such as electricity and water, show some differentiation but are generally efficient, especially in Lisbon and Porto. Dispute resolution disparities arise primarily due to higher caseloads in larger cities and limited access to specialized courts outside the mainland.

The Business Insolvency topic reveals the largest gaps, with Porto and Lisbon achieving higher scores (Porto at 79.8 points), while in Orades, scores are considerably lower (Évora at 79.8 points). Digitalization efforts improved transparency and efficiency, but further integration of court systems remains critical for streamlining processes across the country.