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What is a ‘tax haven’ under Brazilian law?

Brazil has a sophisticated tax system. This makes structuring a transaction to minimise taxes a complicated task. Brazilian tax rules generally treat as “tax favoured or with...

Contracts • Corporate • Intellectual Property • Tax and Customs|

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The Brazilian Corporate Registration System: Suspension as an Enforcement Tool

Suspension of corporate registration (CNPJ) in Brazil is used as an enforcement tool. This measure is being expanded....

Corporate • Government Procurement and PPPs|

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Brazil’s Central Bank allows non-residents to pay for issued shares with virtual assets

On 13 September 2024, Brazil’s Central Bank officially published Resolution BCB 410/2024. The Resolution amends Resolution 278/2022, which is the key regulation addressing...

Contracts • Corporate • Tax and Customs|

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Brazil’s General Data Protection Law: an Overview

Here is our overview of Brazil's General Data Protection Law. This Law is Brazil's equivalent to Europe's GDPR and California's CCPA....

Contracts • Corporate • Dispute Resolution • Employment • Intellectual Property|

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Subcontracting in Brazil: Finally, more flexibility!

Brazilian employment law now allows for flexible subcontracting arrangements. This is significant improvement from the previous position....

Contracts • Employment|

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Choice of Forum in Brazil: Recent Changes May Render Clauses Void

Forum selection clauses may be easily voided after the Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure was amended. ...

Contracts • Dispute Resolution • Employment • Intellectual Property • Mining Law|

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Taxation of Interest on International Loans to Brazilian Entities

How are interest payments taxed in international loans made to Brazilian companies and individuals?...

Contracts • Tax and Customs|

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Brazil’s Transfer Pricing Rules Now Consistent with OECD Guidelines

Brazil's transfer pricing rules are now consistent with the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines...

Contracts • Intellectual Property • Tax and Customs|

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Hiring an Employee in Brazil

Looking to hire an employee in Brazil? Here are the key rules and issues to consider....

Contracts • Corporate • Employment • Tax and Customs|

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