JUCERJA: New Resolution 168/2025 requires digital signature and DPI limit
Companies and professionals working with corporate registrations in the State of Rio de Janeiro must pay extra attention. With the entry into force of JUCERJA Resolution No. 168/2025, new requirements began to be imposed for filing corporate acts — both in exclusively digital protocols and in hybrid protocols, submitted to the Commercial Registry’s offices or partner units. The objective of the rule is to standardize digital signature formats and ensure greater legal certainty for filled acts. But in practice, what has caused the most turmoil among users is the difference between the types of signatures allowed and the technical criteria for sending files. The Resolution establishes that, for acts of incorporation, amendment, dissolution of companies and minutes, the main document must be signed with a qualified electronic signature, that is, with a digital certificate issued in the ICP-Brasil standard. In these cases, signatures made directly on the JUCERJA platform or via gov.br login are also accepted. Documents attached to the main document, such as powers of attorney, declarations and receipts, can be signed with a physical signature, qualified signature or advanced signature, a method that guarantees authenticity and integrity without necessarily using ICP-Brasil certificates. Examples: Clicksign, DocuSign, ZapSign, Autentique. There is also an express exception for alien signatories residing and domiciled abroad. When they do not have a compatible certificate, the advanced electronic signature will be accepted, as long as it complies with the other authenticity requirements. The differentiation between the types of signatures is in line with Law No. 14,063/2020, but imposes stricter criteria than those provided for in paragraph 2 of Art. 10 of Provisional Presidential Decree No. 2,200-2/2001, which allows the use of other forms of proof of authorship as long as they are accepted by the parties. In exclusively digital protocols, JUCERJA began to require, as a rule, a declaration of authenticity of electronic signatures. This requirement is waived when all protocol documents are signed with a qualified signature or via gov.br/JUCERJA. In hybrid protocols, the declaration must be mandatorily presented and signed by a lawyer, accountant or accounting technician, in a separate document. The absence or inadequacy of this statement may prevent filing, even if the other documents are correct. Another aspect that has slowed down many processes is the technical limit for digitizing documents. All files submitted in PDF format must have a maximum resolution of 300 DPI. Files with images, logos or headers above this limit, even if generated directly from text editors such as Word, will be blocked by the system. JUCERJA even recommends scanning at 200 DPI, as a way to prevent technical errors and ensure that the process follows its normal flow. Resolution No. 168/2025 was published on March 31, 2025, with a 60-day period to come into force. From this point onwards, the criteria began to be fully required by JUCERJA. This means that documents sent outside the standard, with incompatible signatures or DPI higher than allowed, will prevent protocol. Given this new scenario, it is essential to understand the specific requirements of the Commercial Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro and prepare documents from the outset, paying close attention to format, signature, and digitalization criteria. Lack of knowledge of these details has led to rework, dismissals and delays in the filling of relevant corporate acts. PLBrasil Paralegal provides excellent service in the filing of corporate acts with all Commercial Registries in the country, with a team highly specialized in state regulations and document control tools. Prevent technical or formal failures from paralyzing your filling. Count on PLBrasil Paralegal to manage your operations safely, quickly, and compliantly. Prevent technical or formal failures from paralyzing your filling. Count on PLBrasil Paralegal to manage your operations safely, quickly, and compliantly.
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 contained in Technical Note RFB/COCAD No. 181/2025, which deals with the implementation of the AT Module in Redesim, a system that unifies the company formalization process in the country. Until then, tax classification was a subsequent step to obtaining a CNPJ (National Corporate Taxpayer’s Register), done directly with the Federal Revenue Office. With the new system, this definition becomes mandatory even before the company formally exists, integrating it into the corporate formation process. Early decision, with relevant impact The choice of tax regime directly affects the tax burden, additional obligations and the required accounting model. Therefore, it is a decision that must be made based on technical criteria, with the support of an accountant or tax lawyer. Now, this study needs to be carried out even before filing with the Commercial Board and officially reported in the CNPJ registration process. This requires a reorganization of legalization flows: the tax stage, which was later, becomes part of the initial stage of the company’s incorporation. It is also necessary to adapt the systems of federal, state and municipal agencies. Choosing the right regime: more important than ever With the advance requirement, errors in choosing the regime can result in significant tax losses, since the subsequent change involves additional procedures and, in many cases, can only be made in the following fiscal year. For companies with variable revenue forecasts, tight margins, or operating in regulated sectors, prior tax planning is essential to avoid surprises. Furthermore, foreign companies intending to operate in Brazil will need to include the definition of the tax regime as part of the initial legalization stage, something that until now was only dealt with after the CNPJ (National Corporate Taxpayer’s Register) was active. How to prepare? The recommendation is that accountants, lawyers and those responsible for legalizing companies anticipate: Carrying out tax studies prior to incorporation; Updating internal systems and processes; and Restructuring customer service so that the regime definition is done safely and within the new required deadline. Companies planning to open multiple branches or CNPJs should adjust their schedules from now on, considering this new point of attention at the beginning of the operation. PLBrasil Paralegal is prepared for the new stage of business legalization with the inclusion of the tax regime in the initial registration. With experience in opening companies in all states, we offer document analysis and process management in compliance with the new Federal Revenue Office requirements. Under the new rules, advance tax planning is essential. Rely on our expertise to make the right decision. Under the new rules, advance tax planning is essential. Rely on our expertise to make the right decision.
What you need to know about General Warehouses and their balance sheets
Companies that operate as general warehouses in Brazil, responsible for the storage and conservation of third-party goods, play a crucial role in the logistics chain. To ensure the transparency and integrity of their activities, these establishments are subject to a strict set of rules and regulations. This article aims to demystify one of the most important obligations: accountability through financial statements. Understanding this requirement is essential for those seeking security and reliability in managing their assets. The activities of general warehouses are determined by centuries-old legislation, Decree No. 1,102, dated November 21, 1903, which established the initial guidelines for the sector. More recently, Normative Instruction No. 52, dated July 29, 2022, issued by the Department of Business Registration and Integration (DREI), updated and reinforced these procedures, detailing the information that must be reported. These regulations exist for one primary purpose: ensure that, when entrusting your goods to a general warehouse, you can be sure that they are under the care of a transparent and monitored institution, which strictly complies with market standards. One of the most important responsibilities of companies that operate general warehouses is the obligation to periodically register their financial statements. Article 13 of Decree No. 1,102 already provided for this requirement, which is embodied in the presentation of quarterly balance sheets and a detailed annual balance sheet. Quarterly Balance Sheets: These are concise reports that provide an overview of the movement and status of the general warehouse every three months. They systematically detail the entries and exits of goods, as well as the physical stock existing at the end of each period. This periodic view allows continuous monitoring of the warehouse’s operational dynamics. Detailed Annual Balance Sheet: This document is more comprehensive and retrospective. It consolidates all operations and services performed by the general warehouse and its eventual public sales rooms during the previous calendar year. Additionally, it must be accompanied by a detailed report, where the company can present its considerations on the annual performance, justifying significant variations, detailing investments made or any other aspects relevant to a complete understanding of the exercise. The requirement to regularly present balance sheets lies in the need for effective supervision and control of the activities of general warehouses by the Board of Commerce. By requiring the periodic disclosure of financial and operational information, regulatory authorities primarily aim to ensure the transparency of operations and compliance with established legal standards. This requirement contributes to the legal security of transactions involving deposited goods and to the protection of the interests of all those involved. It is essential that general warehouses are aware of delivery times: Quarterly balance sheets: Submission must occur by the 15th of April, July, October and January of each year. Detailed annual balance sheet: For the previous year, it must be submitted by March 15th. Failure to comply with these deadlines for submitting balance sheets, whether quarterly or annual, may result in the application of fines, aiming to ensure the effectiveness of the regulation and the importance of accounting for maintaining the regularity of the general warehouses activities. Understanding the complexity of the general warehouse universe and its regulatory obligations is essential to ensuring the safety and efficiency of your supply chain. Our company is dedicated to demystifying these topics, offering clear and objective information. If you are looking for partners who demonstrate full compliance and transparency in the storage of your goods, or need clarification on the importance of choosing a regulated general warehouse, our team of experts is at your disposal. We are ready to help you find the safest and most suitable solutions for your needs. Ensure the transparency and security of your operation with specialized balance sheet and records management. Ensure the transparency and security of your operation with specialized balance sheet and records management.
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 firms, legal departments, and companies that use outsourced services to control deadlines. The systems that until now operated based on publications in the Electronic Court Gazette will need to be urgently adjusted, at the risk of missing procedural deadlines and the resulting losses. The new rule arises from CNJ Resolution No. 569/2024, which established the National Electronic Court Gazette (DJEN) as the official channel for publishing procedural acts when personal summons are not required. The same regulation also establishes that services of process by electronic means and procedural communications that require personal inspection, notice, or summons of the party or third parties will be made through the Electronic Court Gazette (DJE). Initially scheduled to come into effect in March 2025, the change was postponed to 05/16/2025, after entities’ manifestations, such as the Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), which warned of the need for more time for adaptation by courts, lawyers, and operators of the justice system. With the change, the CNJ seeks to create a unified national environment for procedural communications, replacing the former electronic gazettes, which operated in a decentralized manner for each court. This unification eases integration with electronic petitioning and procedural consultation systems but requires that legal professionals be fully aligned with the new publication system. Although it may seem simply like an operational change, the new system has material practical effects. The main one, in the case of communications not requiring personal summons (made via DJEN), is the end of the so-called “automatic opening” of the period after 10 days of publication, as provided for in Article 5, paragraph 3, of Law 11,419/2006. From now on, the deadline starts counting from the publication in the DJEN. In the case of communications that require personal summons, made via Electronic Court Gazette (DJE), the rules are different, depending on the act type (service of process or other procedural communication) and whether the recipient is a public or private entity. In services of process, for legal entities under public law, if there is no register of notice within the period of 10 calendar days, the system will consider it implicit notice and will trigger the start of the period. If, on the other hand, there is knowledge of the service of process within the 10-day period, the deadline for response begins to run on the fifth business day following confirmation. For legal entities under private law, if there is no express knowledge of the service of process within three business days, the communication will expire and the party will be served with process by another means. In the case of procedural communications other than the service of process, if there is no notice within ten calendar days from the date of sending the procedural communication to the Electronic Court Gazette (DJE), this will be automatically considered to have been carried out on the date of the end of this period. Do not wait until a deadline is missed to see the impact of the change. Adapt your workflows or count on a partner who is already ready for this new reality. The PLBrasil Group is a reference in strategic solutions for foreign and Brazilian companies. Our team is now prepared to operate with the new registration system and deadline management within the Electronic Court Gazette (DJE), ensuring digitalized control, legal certainty, and operational efficiency for your company or office.
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 the subject. The main motivation behind this regulation is to increase transparency in corporate structures, allowing the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service to track and hold accountable the individuals who effectively control the companies. Failure to comply with this obligation may have serious consequences for companies operating in Brazil. Civil and commercial companies, associations, cooperatives, and foundations—including those that have been suspended or declared ineligible—domiciled in Brazil and registered with the CNPJ; Financial institutions and investment fund managers; and Entities or legal arrangements (trusts) domiciled abroad that hold rights, conduct business, or engage in legal acts or transactions in Brazil for which registration with the CNPJ is mandatory. According to IN 2119/2022, from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, the final beneficiary is considered to be: The individual who, ultimately, directly or indirectly, owns, controls, or significantly influences the entity; or the individual on whose behalf a transaction is conducted. Significant influence is presumed when the natural person: Own more than 25% (twenty-five percent) of the entity’s capital stock, directly or indirectly; or Directly or indirectly, to hold or exercise a controlling influence over corporate decisions and the power to appoint the majority of the entity’s directors, even without controlling it. The designation must be made within 30 days as from the enrollment with the CNPJ, the change of ultimate beneficial owners, or the date on which the entity becomes obligated to provide such information; and Updating the ultimate beneficial owners will now be done annually, its deadline being up to the last day of each calendar year, even if there have been no changes in the beneficial owners profile. It is crucial that companies understand the seriousness of this requirement. Failure to indicate the final beneficiary, as well as failure to present the necessary supporting documents, may lead to the suspension of the company’s CNPJ registration. A company with a suspended CNPJ is prevented from carrying out several activities essential to its operation, such as transacting with banking establishments, including current accounts’ transactions, making financial applications and investments, and obtaining loans. PLBrasil Paralegal offers complete support to assist your company in identifying and registering the Final Beneficiary. Our qualified professionals and trained teams are available to provide all additional information and support needed in this process, avoiding the suspension of your CNPJ and ensuring the regularity of your company. Don’t let your company take unnecessary risks! Get in touch and ensure compliance with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service regulations, keeping your business operating without interruptions.
End of CNPJ Desk at the Federal Revenue Service: Impacts for companies
In view of the increasing digitalization of public services, it is important to be aware of changes in the way the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service provides services. In line with the trend towards optimization and modernization, face-to-face services for various services were converted to the online model and the CNPJ Desk is no longer available, since March 2020, at Federal Revenue offices. The CNPJ Desk was a service offered by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service that allowed obtaining information about the National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ) of companies. This service was made available at Federal Revenue service points or through specific channels, allowing, among other things, companies to update registration data, correct errors or inconsistencies, or regularize pending issues and irregularities. It was common for these issues to be resolved in person, with an average response time of around 24 hours for some procedures. However, with the centralization of services on digital platforms, there is an increase in the average time, which can vary between 15 and 20 days, depending on the complexity of demand and the volume of pending requests. This change in the Federal Revenue’s service scenario reinforces the importance of efficient management of deadlines and documents by companies. Just as outdated records can generate bureaucratic obstacles and even the suspension of state registration , as discussed in one of our articles, relying on digital services with extended deadlines can directly impact the regularity and operation of companies. Therefore, it is necessary to keep public records updated with the City Hall, State and Federal Revenue Service, which is crucial to avoid difficulties in obtaining permits , licenses, clearing certificates and in participating in bidding processes. To avoid having to depend on the Federal Revenue Service’s service deadlines and ensure your company’s regularity, PLBrasil Paralegal offers complete support in the management of all types of records necessary for incorporation and operation, including the maintenance of updated records with public bodies. Through our Digital Platform, our clients can concentrate all corporate documents and the company’s history is concentrated and permanently available, with monitoring of deadlines and obligations. Proactive document and deadline management, with the support of experts such as those at PLBrasil Paralegal, becomes the most effective strategy to ensure compliance and avoid interruptions in your company’s activities.
Regularization of Rural Properties: Ensure the legal security for your property
The regularization of rural properties is a process through which all legal obligations inherent to rural property are mapped and fulfilled, ensuring transparency to owners and potential interested parties regarding compliance with all required formalities. These formalities are different from those applicable to urban properties, due to the special nature of the activities carried out in a rural unit. Before anything else, it is necessary to establish the difference between urban and rural properties. To this end, it is necessary to analyze the definitions established by law 4,504/1964 (Land Act) and law 8,629/1993: Article 4 For the purposes of this law, the following is defined: I- Rural Property – a rustic building with a continuous area, regardless of its location, which is intended or may be intended for agricultural, livestock, plant extraction, forestry or agro-industrial exploration; It is therefore possible to see that the legal definition of rural property focuses on the purpose of the property, regardless of its location (whether in an urban or rural area). It is therefore characterized by the formation of an agricultural, livestock or extractive economic exploration unit, in the form of a single real estate property or a group of properties. This definition will be the starting point for a series of obligations, which involve, among others, registrations with Real Estate Registry Offices, National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (INCRA) and the Federal Revenue Service. It is therefore important to be aware of the requirements of each body, which operate different systems, with equally different implications. Like any property, rural properties are subject to registration with the Real Estate Registry Office (CRI). If there is no public deed or registration registered in the owner’s name, the first step towards regularization will be to obtain this registration through an administrative or judicial procedure (adverse possession, land regularization, grant of possession, etc.). A path that will be more or less tortuous depending on whether or not there is documentation that proves the acquisition was made in good faith. In addition, for the Real Estate Registry Office (CRI), the characterization of a property as rural is given by the mention, in the registration, of the CCIR (Rural Property Registration Certificate), issued by INCRA (National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform). The CCIR, in turn, is a registry existing within the scope of the SNCR (National Rural Registry System), which proves registration with INCRA, essential for the transfer, lease, mortgage, dismemberment or sharing of rural property. Issuing the CCIR requires the payment of a fee that varies according to the size of the property. Furthermore, the issuance of the document depends on there being no pending issues in the registration with the SNCR, such as outdated registration, irregularities in the registration, environmental issues, georeferencing problems, tax debts, among others. Taxation on rural property, unlike what happens with urban property (on which IPTU is levied), occurs at the federal level. This is the ITR (Tax on Rural Territorial Property), governed by law 9,393/1996, which is based on the value of bare land, excluding improvements and any crops. The ITR (DITR) declaration must be made annually, until the last working day of September. Finally, there is the CAR (Rural Environmental Registry), established by law 12,651/2012 (Forest Code), which seeks to integrate environmental information from rural properties into a single database. In this sense, it includes information related to size, location, land use and presence of native vegetation, among others, enabling greater control over compliance with environmental obligations. There is no single path to regularizing a rural property. Before anything else, it is necessary to determine which obligations have or have not been met and which body should be used to regularize the situation. This is a complex activity, and before gathering the necessary documentation, it is essential to establish the best strategy to resolve any pending issues as quickly as possible. Regularized rural property means security for those who sell, buy or rent, including in possible disputes against squatters, invaders, neighbors or former owners. Furthermore, it ensures the possibility of use as collateral in financial transactions, as well as access to special credit lines and incentives made possible through government programs aimed at the rural segment. It is therefore important to seek specialized assistance in managing deadlines, obligations and other issues related to rural properties. It is essential to maintain registration and tax regularity, preventing expired taxes, permits, declarations or licenses, among other inconveniences, from causing harm to other negotiations. PLBrasil Paralegal has qualified professionals and trained teams to provide full support to individuals and legal entities, including the regularization of rural properties. PLBrasil Paralegal also offers its clients, through its own platform, a document HUB, where all corporate documents and history are concentrated and permanently available, with constant monitoring of deadlines and obligations. Regularization of rural properties without complications Enjoy your assets while PLBrasil Paralegal takes care of the paperwork. Regularization of rural properties without complications Enjoy your assets while PLBrasil Paralegal takes care of the paperwork. The PLBrasil Group’s Foreign Capital team is available to assist you with the registrations required by the Central Bank of Brazil through the channels below: +55 (11) 3292-5050 nn.sp@plbrasil.com.br
Real estate due diligence: be very careful when buying or renting property
Due diligence activities have gained considerable importance in a corporate world that is increasingly dependent on up-to-date and reliable information in decision-making processes. It means, in free translation and in summary form, carrying out due diligence in the search for data and documents that support a correct assessment of the risks involved in a given transaction. Real estate due diligence, therefore, is the application of the concept of prior diligence to the context of business involving real estate, in other words, a type of real estate audit. This is an essential conduct not only in purchase and sale transactions, but also in rental transactions, since the use of the property, in many situations, will require a series of special adaptations and formalities. Furthermore, it is necessary to pay attention to properties already acquired, since operations such as mergers, acquisitions, investments, guarantees, collateral, mortgages, financing or bids, among many others, will require up-to-date documentation and compliance with all formalities. Businesses involving real estate typically involve large amounts and/or significant agreement terms. Therefore, whether in the purchase or rental, the parties that eventually make a mistake will be subject to serious financial consequences. These characteristics justify the real estate audit taking care to cover not only aspects related to the period prior to the transaction (directly linked to the property and its owners), but also subsequent aspects (relating to the intended use of the property). • confirm whether those who present themselves as owners are actually owners and whether they have the power to negotiate the property; analyze whether all documentation (registration, plan, project, permits, certificates, etc.) is in order; • analyze whether all documentation (registration, plan, project, permits, certificates, etc.) is in order; • physically inspect the property for structural problems that would make the deal inadvisable; • seek possible administrative or judicial proceedings of a civil, labor, criminal, environmental nature, among others, which may result in expropriatory measures such as expropriation, blocking, seizure, attachment or compulsory conveyance; • check whether there is any type of encumbrance hanging over the property that would make the transaction unfeasible, such as listing, inalienability, mortgage, fiduciary sale, among others; and • assess whether the individuals who owns the property and, in the case of legal entities, also their partners, have debts against them, whether judicial or not, that could lead to their insolvency and, consequently, imply the future cancellation of the business. •determine whether the nature of the activity to be carried out on the property requires obtaining special licenses, permits or authorizations; • investigate the possible need for reforms or special adaptations that require significant financial support; • examine whether the location, construction index, appreciation potential and market context, among other elements, recommend or not the acquisition for incorporation or investment; and • · calculate taxes and other charges applicable to the purchase or lease, determining the future maintenance cost. Real estate due diligence goes far beyond obtaining documents related to the property and negative certificates regarding its owners. This is a complex and multidisciplinary activity, which involves the application of a series of legal, economic, financial and architectural concepts, which are difficult for a single person to master. A true audit in which documents and information are collected and analyzed, producing conclusions that will determine the risk to which the buyer or tenant will be exposed in the negotiation. In this sense, it is important to seek specialized assistance to avoid losses when closing a real estate deal. Furthermore, it is essential to maintain the regularization of properties already acquired, preventing expired taxes, permits or licenses, among other inconveniences, from causing losses in other negotiations. PLBrasil Paralegal has qualified professionals and trained teams to provide full support to individuals and legal entities, including carrying out real estate due diligence. PLBrasil Paralegal also offers its clients, through its own platform, a document HUB, where all corporate documents and history are concentrated and permanently available, with constant monitoring of deadlines and obligations. Are you thinking of buying or renting a property? Before closing a deal, carry out a real estate due diligence.
How to cancel a protest?
As defined by law 9492/97, protest is the formal and solemn act by which default and non-compliance with an obligation originating in securities and other debt documents are proven. In practice, it consists of the act of using a third party (protest office) to collect a debt that has not been paid spontaneously by the debtor or after direct collection by the creditor. Debts subject to protest may arise from credit instruments (checks, duplicate invoice, promissory notes, bills of exchange, bank credit notes, etc.) or even from defaulted contracts. This default generates a negative entry in the debtor’s registry, making it impossible to obtain credit and invoice for purchases on credit, among other consequences. This cadastro ficaregistry is available for free public consultation through CENPROT (National Protest Center). Simply log in to the platform and enter the desired CPF or CNPJ, to obtain an immediate response on whether or not there is a protest regarding the individual or legal entity subject to the query, in all the notary offices in the country that are part of the system. The notary process cycle begins when the creditor seeks out the agency, presenting a instrument that materializes the debt and requesting its collection from the debtor. Once the formal requirements of the instrument have been checked, the notary’s office notifies the debtor so that, within a period of time that is generally three days, he can arrange payment of the debt. This notification is made by letter, which can be delivered by post or by a notary employee. Exceptionally, communication is done remotely (email or messaging app). And if the debtor is not contacted through their physical addresses or by electronic means, notification takes place through a notice published in a specific electronic newspaper. Once notified and the debt is not paid, the protest is effective. Once the protest is effective, however, the path of canceling it becomes more complex and expensive than it would be if the debt were paid off immediately. It is important to emphasize that payment of protested debts does not take place at the protest office, and it is necessary to make payment directly to the creditor, obtaining formal proof of payment called a letter of consent. This document, in short, is a statement made by the creditor, informing that the debt subject to protest has been paid off, which includes a series of formalities, such as the instrument number, identification of the parties, the amount of the debt, among others. It is also necessary to investigate with the notary’s office whether there are other formal requirements, such as the use of pre-formatted models or the authentication of signatures. If the debtor is unable to locate the creditor to negotiate the settlement of the debt and obtain the letter of consent, it is possible to request the cancellation through legal action, in which the Judge will request the creation of an account to deposit the debt and will issue an official letter authorizing the cancellation of the protest. In any case, in addition to paying the debt, it will also be necessary to pay the notary fees. And once all the requirements have been met, one must wait the necessary time for the negative entry to be removed from the system. Participation in bidding processes and obtaining credit from the financial system are two concrete examples in which the existence of protested instruments can represent an obstacle for the company. It is therefore essential that there is constant monitoring so that the appropriate measures can be taken to settle the debt and subsequently cancel the protest as quickly as possible. In this sense, PLBrasil Paralegal has qualified professionals and trained teams to provide all the support regarding the type of registration necessary for the constitution and operation of your company, including monitoring and resolving problems related to protests. Furthermore, it offers its clients, through its own platform, a document hub, where all corporate documents and history are concentrated and permanently available. Having trouble canceling a protest? Consult our paralegal experts.
Automated Permit: simplified company incorporation in Rio de Janeiro
The automated permit is a service offered by JUCERJA (Junta Comercial do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – the Commercial Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro) for several years now, and it is currently available in all 92 municipalities of the state. It is an innovation made possible through the Integrated Registration System (REGIN), allowing entrepreneurs engaged in low-risk activities to issue the necessary documentation to start their business activities. Through this tool, it is possible to quickly and simply obtain documents required by the three levels of public administration, such as: Articles of incorporation CNPJ (National Registry of Legal Entities) state registration and municipal permits. Thus, there is no need for in-person visits to the various agencies responsible for issuing these authorizations. In a short time, it is possible to complete a bureaucratic procedure that, in most cases, would take months of waiting. In some cases, depending on the nature of the business, how the documentation is organized, and the operator’s familiarity with the system, the permit can be issued in as little as 40 minutes after the process is submitted. Resolution COGIRE/JUCERJA No. 05/2020, dated October 27, 2020, classifies economic activities into three different risk levels: low, medium, and high. Those classified as low risk are exempt from any public release act, whether it be a permit, license, authorization, permission, concession, or any other act required for the full and continuous operation of the establishment. Examples: Retail trade in general, repair and maintenance of equipment, educational institutions offices of self-employed professionals, bank branches and many others. Those classified as medium risk, according to the same regulation, will have an automated permit issued after registration via REGIN, provided the entrepreneur accepts the self-declaration of responsibility. Examples: electrical installations and maintenance, vehicle sales, mini markets, grocery stores, warehouses, bakeries, educational establishments, beauty salons, gyms, funeral homes, among many others. Therefore, medium- and low-risk activities are the direct and immediate beneficiaries of the automated permit system. In this regard, it is important to note that the latter, although exempt from any release permit, can still issue all other mandatory documents through the REGIN system (incorporation documents, CNPJ, and state registration). As for the others, considered high risk, although they cannot issue an automated permit, they indirectly benefit from the expedited process for the other categories, since the system overall is less burdened. Even so, they can carry out the necessary procedures through the REGIN system, requesting the basic formalizations and authorizations from the Fire Department, Health Surveillance Agency, and the State Environment Institute. The term “automated” can lead to the mistaken assumption that the system can be operated without much care and that the permit can be obtained in minutes in any scenario. Operating the REGIN system incorrectly, however, can cause delays in processing time and even financial issues. For instance, entering incorrect information about the total area of an establishment may generate a much higher fee than what is actually due. Therefore, it is essential to have qualified professionals and trained teams providing all the support needed for the registration required to establish and operate your company. In addition to the company incorporation service, PLBrasil Paralegal offers, via a digital platform, a document HUB, where clients can track the progress of the services they have contracted and access corporate documents whenever they need them.
