
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ About Opening Operations in Brazil
Expanding into Brazil offers significant growth potential for multinational companies, especially when tapping into the nation’s large labor market and dynamic economy. However, for many international …

Understanding Tax & Social‐Security Obligations in Brazil: INSS, IRRF, PIS, and COFINS
Brazil’s complex system of tax and social-security obligations presents significant challenges—and opportunities—for multinational companies and foreign investors looking to establish operations in th …

Navigating Brazil’s Macro Indicators: How Inflation, GDP, and Exchange Rate Impact Foreign Business Operations
Brazil’s rapidly evolving economic environment presents a unique landscape for multinational enterprises seeking new markets. For foreign executives and legal advisors, understanding the intricacies o …

Understanding Brazil’s Business Environment: Navigating the Doing Business Ranking and the Custo Brasil
Brazil stands as one of the most promising yet complex markets for international businesses, with a broad consumer base, a strategic geographic position in Latin America, and a rapidly evolving econom …

Navigating Brazil’s Current Economic Policies: Reforms, Incentives, and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses
Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, is currently navigating a new wave of economic reforms and incentive programs aimed at restructuring its complex business environment. For foreign investors an …

Key Insights for Foreign Businesses: Navigating Other Relevant Laws, Corporate Foreign-Exchange, and More in Brazil
Foreign investors and multinational entrepreneurs stepping into the Brazilian marketplace quickly realize that the regulatory maze goes well beyond the familiar labor laws or corporate formation rules …

The Impact of Data-Privacy Law LGPD on International Business Operations in Brazil
Brazil’s Data-Privacy Law LGPD has profoundly affected how foreign companies, especially multinationals and executive search firms, conduct business and manage data in Brazil. As organizations worldwi …

National Holidays & Time Zones: Key Considerations for U.S. Companies Operating in Brazil
For U.S. and global companies planning to expand operations into Brazil, understanding the delicate interplay between national holidays and time zones is more than a matter of convenience—it is essent …

Understanding Labor Legislation in Brazil: CLT, FGTS, 13th Salary, Vacation, Termination
Brazilian employer compliance is one of the most daunting challenges faced by foreign founders and HR consultants seeking to establish or expand operations in Brazil. From the intricate Consolidação d …