Suspension of State Registration: Learn how to avoid it

The suspension of state registration is one of the most complicated situations that a company in operation can go through. This is a measure taken by some state treasury departments, in view of irregularities found during inspection diligences. The immediate consequences may also be serious, as the company is prevented from issuing tax invoices […]
Due Diligence: prior analysis of documents and information may show the real transaction value
The Due Diligence process may also be carried out when the company decides to grow, as it points out flaws and can present an assessment concerning risks and opportunities. Increasingly common in business relationships, due diligence is the preliminary review of documents and information conducted by experts when mergers, acquisitions, or even partnerships between […]
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 […]
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 […]
Filing of corporate acts before the Commercial Registry: When things do not go as expected

Correctly filing corporate documents goes far beyond whimsy and precision. This is a crucial activity for the company to meet compliance requirements, protecting not only its own interests but also the interests of any people or institutions with which it maintains some type of formal relationship. Considering that legal entities do not have a business […]
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 […]
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 […]
Future Processes: Agility and Safety with Artificial Intelligence

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is widely increasing in the most diverse sectors of society. This is a technology currently undergoing consolidation, profoundly affecting how we handle systems, databases, and information. It automates repetitive tasks, minimizes errors, tailors experiences, and enhances security, among other functionalities. Aware of this reality, the National Department of Business […]
Digital processes at the Federal Revenue: how does it work?

The Federal Revenue of Brazil, the body responsible for managing the Customs and Tax Administration at a national level, promotes constant improvements in its inspection apparatus and in the tools made available to taxpayers. In this sense, it implemented its own website in 1996, having created, in 2005, the Virtual Taxpayer Assistance Center (e-CAC), which […]
IN DREI 1/2024: Changes in Business Records in Brazil

By Sócrates Félix and José Júnior The most recent publication of Normative Instruction 1/2024, released by the Brazilian Department of Registration of Business and Integration (DREI), comprises new requirements for business registration in Brazil, which will have a significant influence on the country’s registration landscape. The updated requirements are the outcome of a collaborative effort […]
