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Starting a Business in Brazil — Complete Guide for Foreigners
Register CNPJ, form Limitada, open bank account, get digital certificate. Step-by-step for foreign entrepreneurs.
Read guide →Mergers & Acquisitions in Brazil
Navigate M&A in Brazil: due diligence, SPA structure, CADE antitrust, contingencies, tax issues. Protect your deal.
Read guide →Corporate Governance for Brazilian Companies
Board structures, shareholder agreements, minority protections, family business governance, succession planning.
Read guide →LGPD Compliance — Brazil's Data Protection Law
LGPD vs. GDPR, compliance requirements, DPO appointment, data mapping, consent, penalties, cross-border transfers.
Read guide →Holding Companies & Asset Protection in Brazil
Patrimonial vs. administrative holdings, tax benefits, succession planning, piercing veil protections, SPE structures.
Read guide →Blog Posts
Articles and analysis on business law topics.
Brazilian Company vs US LLC: Legal Comparison
Complete comparison between Brazilian company (LTDA) and American LLC. Taxation, liability, costs, regulatory burden, and which one to choose.
Corporate Governance for SMEs in Brazil: Guide
Complete guide to corporate governance for small and medium businesses in Brazil. Board structure, compliance, family businesses, and best practices.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Brazil: Legal Guide
Complete guide to M&A in Brazil. Asset vs share deal, CADE regulatory approval, tax implications, SPA structure, reps and warranties explained.
Shareholder Agreement in Brazil: Essential Clauses
Complete guide to shareholder agreements in Brazil. Tag-along, drag-along, non-compete, deadlock resolution, valuation, exit, and vesting.
Judicial Recovery vs Bankruptcy in Brazil: Guide
Comparative guide between judicial recovery and bankruptcy in Brazil. Law 11,101/2005, eligibility, process, creditor classes, and effects.
LGPD Compliance Guide for Businesses in Brazil
Complete LGPD compliance guide for businesses. Key requirements, DPO, legal bases, sanctions up to 2% revenue, ROPA, DPIA, cookies, and consent.
Business Due Diligence in Brazil: Complete Guide
Complete guide to business due diligence in Brazil. Legal, financial, tax, labor, and environmental checklists for acquisitions and investments.
Franchise Agreement in Brazil: Complete Legal Guide
Complete guide to franchise contracts in Brazil. Law 13,966/19, COF disclosure, royalties, territory, termination, and INPI registration explained.
Family Holding Company in Brazil: Asset Protection
Complete guide to family holding companies in Brazil. Tax benefits, asset protection, ITCMD savings, governance, and succession planning explained.
How to Start a Business in Brazil as a Foreigner
Complete guide for foreigners starting a business in Brazil. Entity types, CNPJ registration, costs, timeline, and legal requirements explained.