Brazilian law, in English — Presidente Prudente, São Paulo
Legal help in Brazil.
In a language you understand.
Immigration, property, company formation, inheritance and cross-border matters — handled in English by Brazil-licensed lawyers. Your lawyer arrived here as a foreigner himself and learned this system the way you are about to. With a power of attorney we act for you on the ground, so most of it does not require you to fly.
Tell us your situation and deadline. We aim to reply within one business day, in English or Portuguese.
OAB/SP 351.356 · verify on the Brazilian Bar register
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Practice Areas
The matters foreigners actually bring us
Property in Brazil
Review the title, seller, contract and closing process before buying or selling.
Explore →Starting and running a business
Company formation, contracts, corporate governance and foreign investment.
Explore →Disputes and litigation
Assess a dispute, available remedies and the practical steps in Brazilian courts.
Explore →Cross-border legal matters
Coordinate documents, contracts and legal issues involving more than one country.
Explore →Visas and residence
Compare residence routes, eligibility, documents and immigration obligations.
Explore →Family law
Divorce, custody, child support and family matters across borders.
Explore →Inheritance and estate planning
Brazilian wills, probate, succession and coordination with overseas assets.
Explore →Tax law
Understand Brazilian tax residency, reporting and business tax obligations.
Explore →Employment law
Hiring, employment contracts and workplace obligations in Brazil.
Explore →Privacy and regulatory matters
Data protection and regulatory requirements for Brazilian operations.
Explore →Our Story
He was the foreigner in the queue at the Receita Federal.
At 18, Zachariah Zagol left the United States for Brazil. He learned Portuguese, earned a Brazilian law degree, and became a Brazil-licensed lawyer after passing the OAB bar exam — the same exam every Brazilian lawyer sits, in Portuguese, on Brazilian law.
Before any of that he did what you are doing now: the CPF, the cartório, the Federal Police appointment, the bank that would not open an account. He completed an LL.M. at USC, built businesses here, bought property here, and started a family here. He founded ZS Advogados so that the next person would not have to learn it the same way.
He has stood in the cartório with the wrong document. He knows which of your worries are real and which ones Brazilians simply do not worry about.
Legal Guides
Most requested by international clients
In-depth guides written for foreigners working through the Brazilian legal system.
Brazil Investor Visa: Property Route vs. Company Route
Brazil's investor residency route by route: R$500,000 into a company under RN 13/2017, or R$1,000,000 in urban property under RN 36/2018. Both explained.
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Buying Property in Brazil as a Foreigner: Complete 2026 Legal Guide
Complete guide to purchasing real estate in Brazil as a foreigner: legal requirements, CPF, Central Bank registration, due diligence, costs, rural restrictions, and step-by-step process.
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Starting a Business in Brazil as a Foreigner: Complete 2026 Guide
Register CNPJ, form Limitada or SLU, open bank account, get digital certificate. Step-by-step guide with realistic timelines, costs, and compliance.
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Investing in Brazil as a Foreigner — Legal Guide
Register with Central Bank, choose entity structure, manage taxes & remittance rules. Complete legal roadmap for foreign investors.
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Brazilian Citizenship: Naturalization and Nationality Routes
Compare Brazilian nationality and naturalization routes, residence requirements, language evidence and documents for an individual assessment.
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Estate Planning for Foreigners with Brazilian Assets: Wills, Trusts & Cross-Border Issues
Estate planning for foreigners with Brazilian assets: inheritance rights, wills, foreign-trust treatment and cross-border coordination.
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Not sure where to begin?
Choose your situation. We'll walk you through it step by step.
FAQ
Common questions from international clients
Can a foreigner buy property in Brazil?
Foreigners can generally buy urban residential and commercial property. Rural land and border areas have additional restrictions. Obtain a CPF and review the title, seller, debts and contract before committing.
Read full guide →How can I get a visa to live in Brazil?
The suitable route depends on your purpose, family ties, work and finances. Business investment and real-estate investment are separate residence routes with different thresholds and conditions. Compare the requirements before moving money.
Read full guide →How do I start a business in Brazil as a foreigner?
Start with the activity, ownership and representation requirements. Registration, tax choices, banking, licenses and foreign-capital reporting depend on the structure. Timing varies with the documents and approvals required.
Read full guide →Do you offer consultations in English?
Yes. Our team works in English and Portuguese. Tell us your situation and any deadline so we can assess whether we can assist and explain the consultation and engagement process.
Read full guide →Ready to talk?
Start by telling us what you are dealing with
A visa that expires in forty days, an apartment under offer, a parent who died holding Brazilian property — whatever it is, describe it in your own words. Founding partner Zac reads every inquiry personally and replies as soon as possible, aiming for one business day. If we can assist, we explain the consultation terms and tell you exactly what to bring.
- Response target: one business day · English & Portuguese
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