Documents for foreign companies in Brazil: Legal requirements and power of attorney precautions
Every foreign company wishing to operate in Brazil must comply with specific formalities for registration to be approved by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office (RFB). These requirements are primarily set forth in Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,119/2022, which governs the National Corporate Taxpayer’s Register (CNPJ), and in Law No. 6,015/1973, which addresses public records. […]
Land Use and Occupation Certificate: what it is for and when it is needed
The land use and occupation certificate is a document issued by the city hall, which attests to the urban conditions of a given real estate property. It defines the parameters that regulate the land, indicating what can or cannot be done in that space. It’s like a municipal manual: specifies whether the site can accommodate […]
Real Estate Certificates: what they are, what are the main ones, and why keep them up to date
Keeping real estate documentation organized and up to date is essential for any real estate property owner. Real estate certificates serve as proof of a real estate property’s legal and tax status, ensuring security in transactions and avoiding unpleasant surprises. Whether you are selling, buying, financing, or regularizing a property, keeping these certificates up to […]
Consortium of Companies: registration, regularization and legal obligations
The consortium of companies is provided for in Articles 278 and 279 of Law No. 6,404/76 (Corporations Law). It allows different companies to join forces to carry out a specific venture, such as a public works project, a service concession, or other types of projects. Although it has its own National Register of Legal […]
Clearance certificates: the fiscal health certificate that protects large companies
Maintaining proper documentation is not merely a matter of formality or whim. It is increasingly becoming a matter of survival for business groups that participate in bidding processes, seek credit, or deal with supply chains that demand strict compliance. Among the documents most commonly required in such situations are clearance certificates, which prove that the […]
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 […]
Foreign companies in Brazil: Understanding the requirements and avoiding risks when maintaining registry
The opening of branches, subsidiaries, or agencies by foreign companies in Brazil has become a common practice for expanding markets, signing local agreements, or meeting regulatory requirements. However, the authorization process filed with the Registry of Commerce is only the starting point, not the end, of legal obligations. What many managers may not know […]
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, […]
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 […]
