by Botinha | Mar 19, 2020 | International Business
New rules for foreign investment in Brazilian government biddings Brazil’s Ministry of Economy recently simplified the rules for foreign investment in government biddings. The new Normative Instruction nº 10/2020 was publicized in February 11, 2020 with aims to reduce...
by Botinha | Nov 11, 2019 | Hague Convention & International Family Law
Abducted Children from Qatar Come Back Home from Brazil Our firm was able to handle a case in which we helped to once again secure the return of four children back to their habitual residency, this time Qatar. Two of the children had special needs and cares....
by Botinha | Sep 20, 2019 | Hague Convention & International Family Law, Immigration to Brazil
How to divorce in Brazil Divorce can be obtained even if you are abroad. You will have to file a case in Brazil with the representation of a duly licensed attorney at the Brazilian Bar Association. If the divorce is amicable and there are no children, it can be...
by Botinha | Sep 20, 2019 | Immigration to Brazil
How to get a Visa to live in Brazil There are many types of permanent visas for a person wanting to live in Brazil. The most common types are the family reunion visa, the work visa and the investment visa. There are other types and eligibilities, though. The...
by Botinha | Sep 20, 2019 | International Business
How to invest in Brazil Any person can invest in Brazil. Basically the requirements are that you have a CPF (“Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas”) or a CNPJ (“Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas”). They are Tax Ids: the CPF is for individuals and the CNPJ for...
by Botinha | May 2, 2019 | Hague Convention & International Family Law, Immigration to Brazil
Getting married or International Weddings in Brazil The civil marriage in Brazil is performed in two stages: the first is the “habilitation” or “habilitação”. This comprises in gathering all the documentation required for the marriage...
by Botinha | Mar 25, 2019 | International Business
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) – Law 4,131 The Brazilian company which is the recipient of the foreign investment in cash or in kind must obtain a number from the RDE-IED, which must be indicated in the foreign exchange agreement related to the foreign...
by Botinha | Mar 25, 2019 | International Business
Repatriation of Capitals after Doing business in Brazil Dividends Dividends are withholding income tax free regardless if paid to a tax treaty country or tax haven jurisdiction or not. The Brazilian Central Bank shall allow distribution to the non-resident...
by Botinha | Mar 25, 2019 | General
The United States government will demand a history of using social networks from the last five years for those applying for entry visas . The measure becomes valid in sixty days, according to a CNN report. According to the channel, the administration will also request...
by Botinha | Mar 22, 2019 | International Business
Foreign Investment Registrations in Brazil Foreign investor’s federal taxpayer registration Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number (CNPJ) is also required from nonresidents that own certain properties or rights in Brazil. Failure to comply with this...
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