Definition of Ultimate Beneficial Owner Legal entities domiciled in Brazil and foreign legal entities that hold certain assets in Brazil (including equity, real estate properties, vehicles, aircrafts and financial investments) are required to inform their ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) to the Brazilian Internal Revenue Services – IRS (Receita Federal Brasileira – RFB) in accordance with […]
How to Incorporate a Business in Brazil: FAQ for Foreign Investors
Based on our extensive experience with assisting foreign investors, we have put together a list of the most frequent questions made by our clients with respect to the incorporation and operation of a business in Brazil. Below are brief answers to those questions. Together, the questions and answers provide a comprehensive view of the main […]
Company Formation in Brazil
A short Guide on How to Incorporate and Operate a Business in Brazil. Brazil’s growing economy and markets has made the country a potential destination for investments coming from abroad. However, although Brazil is very welcoming to foreigners, the desire to invest in Brazil should be accompanied by the caution of understanding at least the […]
Foreign Investments in Brazil – Informing the Ultimate Beneficial Owner
Definition of Ultimate Beneficial Owner Legal entities domiciled in Brazil and foreign legal entities that hold certain assets in Brazil (including equity, real estate properties, vehicles, aircrafts and financial investments) are required to inform their ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) to the Brazilian Internal Revenue Services – IRS (Receita Federal Brasileira – RFB) in accordance with […]
Types of Companies in Brazil
The Limited Liability Company and the Corporation One of the first questions foreign investors interested in doing business in Brazil typically make to local lawyers is what type of legal entity they should incorporate in Brazil. The two most common types of companies in Brazil are the limited liability company (sociedade limitada), governed by Brazilian […]