Licensing

Licensing and legal compliance for the farming sector

We handle the entire licensing process for farm holdings, livestock units, agri-food businesses and rural tourism - from the initial review right through to the permit being issued.

The Service

Licensing without the headaches

Finding your way through the red tape of agricultural and environmental licensing is complex and slow. At Espaço Visual we handle the whole process - from the legal assessment through to the permit being issued. With 31 years of experience and established relationships with the main regulators (APA, DGAV, DRAP, ICNF, ERRAN), we make sure cases are properly prepared and that every stage is fully transparent.

Licensing areas

Every licence your project needs

Filter by area, or browse every type of licence we handle.

Land Use

Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF)

Application to the ICNF for authorisation of investments involving operations in classified geographical areas:

  • Regulatory assessment;
  • Preparation and submission of the application to the ICNF;
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the authority throughout the process.
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Quality and Certifications

Organic Farming (Organic Production Method)

Implementation of certification standards for agricultural products

  • Support in implementing organic farming practices;
  • Assessment and diagnosis of the farm;
  • Support in preparing and completing the documentation required for certification;
  • Support during the annual audit;
  • Responses and implementation of corrective actions.
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Agriculture and Livestock

Water Resources Use Permit Application

Authorisation for the prospecting, exploration and use of water resources, namely wells, boreholes, ponds and other hydraulic infrastructure:

  • Regulatory assessment;
  • Preparation and submission of the application on the SILIAMB platform (boreholes, wells, ponds, hydraulic infrastructure);
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the authority until the use permit is granted.
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Quality and Certifications

PRODI: Integrated Production Certification

Implementation of certification standards for agricultural products

  • Support in implementing integrated production practices under PRODI;
  • Assessment and diagnosis of the farm;
  • Support in preparing and completing the documentation required for certification;
  • Support during the annual audit; Responses and implementation of corrective actions.
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Commerce

Plant Protection Products

Activity of establishments for the sale and/or distribution and ground application of plant protection products – Licensing for distributors and retailers:

  • Preparation and submission of commercial licensing applications (authorisation/renewal) to the regional authority;
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the regional authority throughout the process.
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Quality and Certifications

Systems Qualification: GLOBAL G.A.P.

Implementation of certification standards for agricultural products

  • Support in implementing the GLOBALG.A.P. standard in production as a quality guarantee; Assessment and diagnosis of the farm;
  • Internal self-assessment; Support in preparing the required documentation;
  • Support during the annual audit; Responses and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Support in implementing the GLOBALG.A.P. standard in production as a quality guarantee;
  • Assessment and diagnosis of the farm; Internal self-assessment;
  • Support in preparing the required documentation;
  • Support during the annual audit; Responses and implementation of corrective actions.
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Industrial Activities

Industrial Activity Licensing Regime (REAI)

Licensing for carrying out industrial activity:

  • Regulatory assessment (type 1, type 2 or type 3);
  • Preparation and submission of the application on SIR (Responsible Industry System);
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the licensing authority until the industrial licence (digital title) is obtained.
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Agriculture and Livestock

Livestock Activity Licensing Regime (REAP)

Licensing for livestock farming activity:

  • Regulatory assessment (type 1, type 2 or type 3);
  • Preparation and submission of the application on SNIRA (National Animal Information and Registration System);
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the regional authority throughout the process.
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Land Use

National Agricultural Reserve (RAN) – Opinion Requests

Application to the National Agricultural Reserve for non-agricultural use of land:

  • Regulatory assessment;
  • Preparation and submission of the application to the Regional Entity for the National Agricultural Reserve (ERRAN);
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the authority throughout the process.
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Land Use

National Ecological Reserve (REN)

Application for authorisation of investments within the National Ecological Reserve area:

  • Regulatory assessment;
  • Preparation and submission of the application to the Regional Entity for the National Ecological Reserve;
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the authority throughout the process.
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Agriculture and Livestock

Nurseries: Professional Operator Registration / Licensing

Production and marketing/import of propagating and planting material of fruit, vegetable, ornamental and grapevine species:

  • Regulatory assessment (producer or trader);
  • Preparation and submission of the application;
  • Follow-up and clarifications with the regional authority throughout the process;
  • Completion and submission of the annual reports on the activities carried out.
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about licensing?

How long does it take to obtain a livestock licence (REAP)?
It depends on the class of the holding. Class 3 cases (prior notification) are quick; class 1 or 2 holdings, which require an inspection, typically take 2 to 4 months until the DRAP decides.
Do I need a licence to drill a borehole on my holding?
Yes. Abstracting groundwater requires a water resources permit issued by the APA and filed through SILIAMB. We handle the whole process, from prospecting to the final authorisation.
Does Espaço Visual stay with the case until the licence is granted?
Yes. We stay with you through every stage - legal assessment, filing the case, responding to requests for further information and inspections - right up to the permit being issued. That support is always included.
Which regulatory bodies do you work with?
We work regularly with the APA, DGAV, DRAP, ICNF and ERRAN, as well as local councils and Turismo de Portugal, depending on the type of licence.
Next step

Do you need licensing sorted for your project?

We identify every licence you need and put forward a clear proposal.