Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 11/19/2019

Principle Business Associations

The Confederation of Portuguese Business (CIP) is the most representative business confederation in Portugal. It represents about 114,000 companies of all sizes and sectors, through both sectorial and regional associations, as well as all Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Portugal.
Key Link: http://cip.org.pt/en/about-cip-confederation-of-portuguese-business/
The Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP) is headquartered in Lisbon.  Its primary objective is to contribute to the progress of the companies and associations affiliated, in the areas of technical, economic, commercial, social, cultural and associative network.
Key Link: http://www.aip.pt/?lang=en&page=homepage/homepage.jsp
The Portuguese Business Association (AEP) is a national and multi-sectorial business organization that has its headquarters in Porto.  Its main objective is the defense of the business interests and the representation of its members by providing a wide range of services including business exhibitions and conferences, information and business support, consultancy, missions, promotion for investors and professional training.
Key Link: http://www.aeportugal.pt/

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