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Brazil’s Tax Reform is not a future event. It is already under way, and the CFOs and Controllers of companies with international operations in Brazil need to understand exactly what this means for their tax structure, their cash flow and their reporting to headquarters. In 2026, the testing year for IBS and CBS began. In […]

Recently, the Brazilian judiciary summoned Company X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the requirement that foreign companies operating in Brazil must have a legal representative in the country. According to the Brazilian Internet Civil Framework (Law No. 12.965/2014), any company collecting data or communicating with users in Brazil, even if only one terminal is located in the […]

In view of the economic and business recovery scenario, we have made available a spreadsheet that allows the simulation of the cost of an employee, both in the options of presumed profit, real profit or simple national. Read our blog and check it out!

Entering the Brazilian business universe can be a lucrative opportunity; however, the intricate bureaucratic process, often referred to as the “Brazil cost,” can pose a formidable challenge for foreign investors. This article aims to comprehensively guide you through the essential aspects of starting a business in Brazil, providing insights, tips, and answers to common questions. […]

For a foreign company to establish itself in Brazil, it must know the laws of the country, as well as in any other to which it wants to open a venture. Therefore, we have separated 9 steps to facilitate the understanding of the essential needs to open a foreign company in the country.

In the face of numerous payroll providers, how to pick the most suitable one?  If you’re reading this blog, you understand the importance of keeping your HR team focused on people and the organization’s strategic goals, right? To make sure we’re on the same page, let’s recap: payroll outsourcing, among many benefits, allows your company […]

While accounting procedures can sometimes be confusing and challenging for Brazilian investors, imagine the complexities involved for foreign companies.   We often encounter questions about everything from opening a foreign company in Brazil to routine procedures, which is completely understandable given that it involves a different country, new legislation, and new processes.   With that said, the […]