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• ILO Convention Brings Equal Rights for Domestic Workers in Brazil

  Brazil ratified ILO Convention 189 and now 6.5 million domestic workers are covered by a new law giving them equal rights with other workers. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• IPI Tax on Cars in Brazil Reduced for Fourth Time

  Sales up; taxes down.  I bet you never imagined hearing this line in Brazil.  Remember the “Cash for Clunkers” program in the US? Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil: A Good Choice for Foreign Direct Investment

  According to Brazilian officials, foreign direct investment will continue to flood the country this year. Sergio Gabrielli, the former president of Petrobras wh... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Doing Business as an EIRELI in Brazil

  Since January 2012, entrepreneurs have had a new and simpler option for starting a business in Brazil. It’s called an “Empresa Individual de Responsabilidade... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Global Transparency – TIEA – Brazil & US Exchange Tax Information

  On March 13, 2013, the U.S.-Brazil Tax Information Exchange Agreement (hereinafter TIEA) became effective. The TIEA was entered into between the two countries o... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Business in Brazil: Expand Your Market Reach

  You’ve built a successful business back home and perhaps you are looking globally to make higher profits in other countries. And now your thinking about doing... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Forming a Company in Brazil Just Got Quicker and Easier

  Yes, you read that correctly.  The process for forming a company in Brazil (at least in São Paulo) has changed.  And according to authorities, the change is... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil: a Strong Foreign Investment Opportunity

  Brazil is open to, and actively encourages, foreign direct investment. While Brazil is generally considered friendly to foreign investors, complex tax and... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Invests in Its Wireless Infrastructure

  As future international business growth depends more heavily on wireless communications, Brazil has made the ambitious move to stimulate growth of its 3G and... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Corporate Taxes

  The economy in Brazil is booming despite what many consider poor infrastructure, a certain degree of bureaucracy and high corporate taxes. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Corporate Taxation Issues

  The economy in Brazil is booming despite what many consider poor infrastructure, a certain degree of bureaucracy and high tax rates. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Welcomes the 2014 World Cup

  Soccer fans around the world are counting down to the start of the 20th edition of the World Cup – FIFA – 2014 to take place in Brazil. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Legal System: What You Should Know

  Companies seeking to do business in Brazil should first become familiar with the legal landscape that governs businesses activities. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Forest Code

  Government officials praise the new Brazilian Forest Code as having brought an end to an “industry of fines and punitive legislation,” and the start of a law... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Avoiding Tax Pitfalls in Brazil

  When investing in Brazil, you’ll need to be intimately familiar with Brazil’s tax laws. That’s not exactly an easy task, either. Brazilian tax laws can be... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• The Hague Convention Overview – Child Abduction

  Abduction of a child by a partner or former partner is a nightmare scenario for any parent.  We live in a world where individual travel has never been less... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Get Your Business Visa to Brazil

  Thinking about doing business in Brazil as a non-resident or foreigner? There are seven things to keep in mind in order to get your Brazilian business visa... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Business Visas in Brazil

  There are seven things to keep in mind in order to get a Brazilian business visa (Temporary Visa II). Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s “New” Antitrust Law

  The Brazilian Antitrust Law was amended in December 2011, introducing numerous changes to the current competition/antitrust system. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Taxation for Brazilian Businesses

  Making the most of doing business in Brazil hinges on understanding the country’s complex tax laws. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY