CNJ decides: notaries public cannot require a validity date for powers of attorney without a legal basis
The Full Session of the National Council of Justice (CNJ) understood that the generic requirement of a validity period for powers of attorney in notaries public in Minas Gerais may be illegal, except when there is a legal provision or a justified need. The judgment took place within the scope of Administrative Control Procedure 0007885-89.2023.2.00.0000 […]
ANAC reinforces the mandatory requirement of Individual Taxpayer’s Register (CPF) or National Corporate Taxpayer’s Register (CNPJ) for aircraft owners
In June 2025, the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) issued Circular Memorandum No. 1/2025/GTRAB/SAR, reiterating that all owners and operators of civil aircraft registered in Brazil must keep their registrations updated with the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry (RAB), providing a valid CPF or CNPJ. A medida não altera a legislação, mas reforça a necessidade de cumprimento […]
New regulations from SEFAZ-SP for the fuel sector: What changes with SRE Ordinance No. 56/2025?
The São Paulo State Finance and Planning Department (SEFAZ-SP) published, in September 2025, SRE Ordinance No. 56/2025, which amended the traditional CAT Ordinance 02/2011. The changes directly impact companies in the fuel and derivatives sector, encompassing refineries, formulators, importers, distributors, and carriers. The new text updates the state registration, renewal, and registration change process, in […]
Federal Revenue Office Clearance Certificates now in one place: what changes for your company
The Federal Revenue Office has modernized the process for issuing debt clearance certificates (CNDs), bringing together in a single digital environment all types of certificates previously accessed separately by individuals, legal entities and those related to real estate. The new functionality is available on the Federal Revenue Office Portal and represents an important advance in […]
End of physical books at JUCESP: new authentication rules starting September 2025
The Registry of Commerce of the State of São Paulo (JUCESP) announced that, as of September 1st, 2025, all companies’ books must be authenticated exclusively digitally. The new procedure, provided for in DREI/SGD/ME Normative Ruling No. 82, dated February 19, 2021, and amended by DREI Normative Ruling No. 79, dated November 22, 2022, definitively replaces […]
Corporate publications in focus: what changes with Circular Letter 96/2025/MEMP
The obligation to publish corporate acts in newspapers has never ceased to exist. However, with Circular Letter 96/2025/MEMP, this requirement takes on new contours and is now treated more rigorously by the Commercial Registries. The document, issued by the National Board of Officers for Business Registration and Integration (DREI) and addressed to all Registries in […]
TJSP migrates from the eSAJ system to Eproc: What does the change impact?
The migration process initiated by the Court of Appeals of the State of São Paulo (TJSP) from the Electronic Court Automation System (eSAJ) system to the Eproc system has been underway since March 31, 2025, as announced through Joint Statement No. 200/25. What, at first glance, may seem like a simple interface change, in practice, […]
Federal Revenue Office will require tax regime upon opening from July 27, 2025
Starting July 27, 2025, entrepreneurs who wish to open a company in Brazil will need to inform, at the time of registration, which tax regime will be adopted — Simples Nacional (Unified System for the Payment of Taxes and Contributions by Small Businesses), Lucro Presumido (presumptive profit) or Lucro Real (taxable profit). The requirement is […]
Courts change criteria for counting deadlines: Is your company ready?
The National Council of Justice (CNJ) announced new rules for counting procedural deadlines. As of May 16, 2025, deadlines will be counted from the publication date in the National Electronic Court Gazette (DJEN) or the Electronic Court Gazette (DJE), depending on the act type to be performed. This change directly impacts the routine of law […]
Ultimate Beneficial Owner: Avoid having your CNPJ suspended by the Federal Revenue Service
In line with measures to prevent and combat tax evasion, corruption and money laundering, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has established the obligation for national and foreign companies to identify their Final Beneficiaries. This requirement is currently regulated by Normative Instruction No. 2,290/2025 of the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, which updates previous provisions on […]
