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
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.
Public records update: Is your company up to date?
The formal existence of any company is subject to the maintenance of records required by the different instances of Government, each with its own peculiarities and uses. In this sense, City Halls, States and the Federal Revenue Service operate their own bureaucratic frameworks, establishing multiple obligations that need to be met. Failure to meet these obligations can, in some cases, lead to severe consequences, making it impossible for a given enterprise to operate regularly. Do you know the obligations your company must meet? Do you know if all obligations are up to date? It is quite easy to get lost in the midst of the complex Brazilian bureaucracy, with its countless regulations that are not always convergent or intuitive. Therefore, before anything else, it is crucial to understand the obligations and the risks of not keeping your records up to date with the City Hall, State and Federal Revenue Services. Starting with the basics Registering with the City Hall and obtaining a Municipal Registration (IM) is one of the first steps towards establishing and operating a company that provides services in Brazil. This is a necessary action not only to obtain a business license but also to be able to comply with tax obligations, issue invoices, and qualify for the Simplified Taxation System, among other aspects. If the company’s purpose is to sell products, it will also be necessary to Register with the State (IE). This is an essential measure so that ICMS (State Goods and Services Tax) can be collected, as well as to enable the issuance of invoices. This obligation applies regardless of the size of the enterprise, ranging from individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEIs) to gigantic corporations. Finally, the basic formalization cycle of a company involves registering with the Federal Revenue Service’s CNPJ (National Corporate Taxpayer’s Register). This registration serves as a kind of birth certificate for your company, providing essential data such as the registration number, opening date, corporate name, trade name, size, primary and secondary CNAEs (National Code of Economic Activity), and address data. The CNPJ not only enables the payment of taxes and other operational activities but also allows for public consultation to check the registration status of the company, which may be active, suspended, unfit, closed, or null. My records are out of date. What are the risks? In addition to the basic obligations inherent in the process of establishing a company, constant monitoring is required to ensure that all records are kept up to date throughout its operational life. Changes in address, share capital, partners or economic activity, among others, must be formalized as soon as possible before the different instances. Otherwise, many difficulties may be faced, ranging from simple bureaucratic obstacles to the application of heavy fines. An outdated record can, for example, complicate the process of obtaining and renewing operating permits, environmental and health licenses and clearance certificates in general. It can also make it impossible to comply with tax obligations, creating a “snowball effect” that could result in the application of fines and other penalties. It is worth highlighting that participation in tender processes and obtaining resources from the financial system are moments in which the company’s registration compliance will be subject to detailed scrutiny. In these situations, small inconsistencies can be the difference between success and failure. These circumstances can be avoided through efficient and conscious registration management, to all aspects involved. PLBrasil Paralegal offers to its clients, through its own platform, a document HUB, where all corporate documents and their history are concentrated and permanently available. Furthermore, it has qualified professionals and trained teams to provide full support regarding any type of registration required for the establishment and operation of your company, including solving problems caused by outdated registration. Do you need to update your company’s public records? You can count on us for registration with Brazil’s Boards of Trade. Do you need to update your company’s public records? You can count on us for registration with Brazil’s Boards of Trade.
Alphanumeric CNPJ: What Changes Are Coming to the National Register of Legal Entities?
The Federal Revenue Office, through a joint technical note formulated by the General Coordination of Tax Registrations and Benefits Management (COCAD) and the Undersecretariat of Collection, Registrations and Service (Suara), sent important changes to the National Corporate Taxpayer Registry (CNPJ), to be fully implemented starting January 2026. At that time, the current numerical model will be replaced by an alphanumeric model (with letters and numbers), keeping the same basic structure and number of characters. The change is similar to what happened with vehicle license plates, in which a number was replaced by a letter, keeping the general format unchanged. Reason for the change The alphanumeric CNPJ is an alternative, to meet the growing demand for new registrations. The reasons for this increase range from the economic growth of recent decades, to the publication of legal regulations requiring the CNPJ as a means of registration, and to the explosion in the formalization of individual micro-entrepreneurs, from 2008 onwards. The registry, which has a finite capacity for combinations, is approaching exhaustion and, to cope with the current situation, change is needed with sufficient longevity to avoid requiring further changes in the short or medium term. With this change, the current 99.9 million possible combinations increase to nearly 3 trillion. Why an alphanumeric combination and simply adding more digits? The CNPJ is the most widely used data in public and private systems for registering legal entities. The financial and judicial systems, for example, on whose proper functioning the economy and institutional relations directly depend, in general, use this registry as a central point of their bureaucratic frameworks. Thus, it was necessary to find an alternative that would impact the functioning and interoperability of these systems as little as possible. Swapping numbers for letters enables exclusively numeric records to “coexist” with alphanumeric ones, as the same number of digits (14) is maintained. Adopting a new, exclusively numeric code with more digits, would make this much more difficult. Will my old CNPJ change? No! Current numeric CNPJs will remain valid and fully operational, with no provision or need for them to be converted to alphanumeric format. Only new registrations, therefore, will follow the new standard starting in July 2026.
The Annual Census of Foreign Capital in the Country must be submitted by 6 p.m. on August 15, 2024
The Census statement is mandatory for legal entities and investment funds in Brazil which held non-resident investor or shareholder direct interest in their share capital, regardless of the amount, and which, concomitantly, had a net worth equal to or greater than the equivalent of US$100 million, both on December 31, 2023. Legal basis of the Annual Census of Foreign Capital in the Country According to BCB Resolution No. 281 of December 31, 2022, which regulated the procedures and deadlines for the mandatory declaration of the Annual Census of Foreign Capital in Brazil, between July 1 and August 15, 2024, companies must transmit the declaration, with a base date of December 31, 2023. The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) conducts the Census of Foreign Capital in Brazil (Census) statement to compile statistics on the foreign sector, such as the Balance of Payments and the International Investment Position (IIP). Is there a fine for non-delivery or submission of false information? The statements of the Annual Census of Foreign Capital in Brazil that show false, incomplete, incorrect information or lack of timely delivery, will be subject to the penalties imposed by the rules that regulate the registration and census of foreign capital in the country. Who must state the Annual Census of Foreign Capital in Brazil? Legal entities headquartered in the country, with non-resident direct interest in their share capital, regardless of the amount, and with a net worth equal to or greater than the equivalent of US$ 100 million (one hundred million United States dollars), on December 31, 2023; and Investment funds with non-resident shareholders and a net worth equal to or greater than the equivalent of US$ 100 million (one hundred million United States dollars), on December 31, 2023, through their officers. Who is exempt from submitting the statement for the census? Individuals; Direct administrative bodies of the Union, States, Federal District, and Municipalities; Legal entities debtors of onlending of external credits granted by institutions based in the country; and Non-profit entities funded by contributions from non-residents. With the repeal of Law 4.131/62 and its regulatory framework, legal entities headquartered in the country that exclusively hold an outstanding balance in short-term trade credits (payable within 360 days) granted by non-residents are no longer required to state the Census. Pursuant to Article 7 of BCB Resolution 281/22, the new rule on the obligation to state the Census is restricted to the non-resident investors’ share in the company’s capital or resident investment fund and the amount of their shareholders’ equity. PLBrasil Paralegal’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
Issuing and monthly monitoring certificates of the company demonstrates its financial health and can help close deals
Necessary in bidding processes, supplier registration, mergers and acquisitions, the certificates can be issued at the municipal, state, and federal levels. published on June 18, 2024 by Andressa Lago Many companies do not make the connection between the act of monitoring certificates and their financial health. In order to be financially healthy, a company must have credit on the market, pay its taxes and suppliers on time, and make investments. With regard to the company’s compliance, debt clearance certificates must be issued regularly in order for it to remain in compliance. “The certificates are issued at municipal, state, and federal levels, and attest to the non-existence (debt clearance certificate) or existence (debt liability certificate) of debts on behalf of the company. Other reports show pending payments and, once everything is analyzed together, it is possible to get an overview of the company’s financial health,” explains Andressa Lago, manager of the Paralegal department at the PLBrasil Group, which is specialized in services for setting up and regularizing company licenses and registrations. These documents are necessary for companies to deal with any outstanding issues, but that is not all. “In case of bidding processes, supplier registration, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships, for example, certificates need to be issued – and there are cases where companies miss out on opportunities because they do not have the certificates updated on a monthly basis”, she says. Monitoring certificates on a monthly basis is key for several reasons: guaranteeing legal security of one’s rights and assets, preventing fraud, monitoring pending financial issues and speeding up several different processes. Other situations when clearance certificates are required In addition to clearance certificates, which is the most common monthly monitoring for companies, issuing certificates can be important for making informed decisions, i.e. information contained in the certificates can be useful for making decisions in different areas of life. For example, an extremely important certificate is the real estate certificate, which proves that the real estate, whether private or shared between companies, has no liens or irregularities, thus protecting purchase and sale of such real estate and speeding up this process. “Issuing all the clearance certificates on time has everything to do with the company’s financial health because it shows that it operates within good practices and ensures its compliance. So, doing business with that company is safe, as there is trust in their processes”, says Andressa Lago. The Paralegal team of PLBrasil Group is available to assist you with certificate management through the channels below: +55 (11) 3292-5050 nn.sp@plbrasil.com.br
Ceará will make it possible to open companies via WhatsApp
published on May 03, 2024 By José Junior andSocrates Felix It’s no news that technology is increasingly more present in people’s lives and that many tasks that used to be performed in person are now performed via virtual, automized service. This is how relationships between consumers and banks, utility concessionary companies, and e-commerce currently work. Public service, in general, and registry offices, in particular, have always set higher standards regarding technological advances. Therefore, certain amazement exists whenever a type of innovation breaks this barrier and overcomes a previously consolidated bureaucratic paradigm. This is undoubtedly the case of the Empresa Mais Simples program, established by the Registry of Commerce of the State of Ceará (JUCEC), in this context, the possibility of opening companies via WhatsApp was announced during a Permanent Forum for Micro and Small companies meeting in Ceará. How does it work? The possibility of opening companies via WhatsApp was established to enhance the Empresa Mais Simples Program, created in the State of Ceará in 2018. This promises to formalize a low-risk business in up to 5 minutes. This tool includes services such as: • business registration before the Registry of Commerce; • tax enrollments before the Treasury Office and Finance Department; • the obtainment of work permits from the Municipal Government; • environmental and public health licensing from the Health and Environment Departments; and • a certificate of good standing issued by the Fire Department. The new functionality can be accessed at (85) 3108-2920 on WhatsApp. Interested parties must have an account with GOV.BR. All requests are answered through an automatic message flow managed by a chatbot and end when the company is opened. What types of companies can be opened via WhatsApp? Low-risk companies, meaning companies having a low risk of causing bodily harm, endangering people’s health, or causing damage to the environment, can be opened via WhatsApp. Which cities have adopted this new system? As communicated by the Registry of Commerce of the State of Ceará (JUCEC), the cities of Sobral, Aquiraz, Eusébio, Baturité, Caucaia, São Gonçalo do Amarante, Itapipoca, Amontada, Acaraú, Mombaça, Quixeramobim, Ipu, and Maracanaú have adopted this initiative. Innovative technology means more convenience and responsibilities Bureaucracy has been increasingly migrating to digital platforms, eliminating paper documents and establishing communication channels that require special attention and a permanent connection with multiple systems from companies. Therefore, constant vigilance is needed to avoid complications for businesses due to any formal details that may be overlooked. PLBrasil Paralegal has qualified professionals and trained teams that offer all the required support for opening and operating your company. It also offers its clients, through its Digital Platform, a HUB where all corporate documents and history are concentrated and permanently available, facilitating control and operation. The PLBrasil Group is available to assist you with this and other obligations through the channels below: +55 (11) 3292-5050 nn.sp@plbrasil.com.br
