Comprehensive legal advisory for international companies establishing operations in Brazil. Full compliance, strategic insight, and local representation from day one.
Brazil is Latin America’s largest economy and one of the most dynamic emerging markets in the world. Its geographic, demographic, and economic features make it a strategic destination for foreign companies seeking to grow in the region.
We provide end-to-end legal support for international companies aiming to incorporate a subsidiary, affiliate, or branch in Brazil.
Our highly experienced team assists foreign investors in navigating Brazil’s regulatory framework, ensuring a smooth market entry and complete legal compliance.
| Legal Form | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Subsidiary (Ltda or S.A.) | Legally independent Brazilian entity with CNPJ; majority owned by foreign shareholder |
| Branch | Direct extension of the foreign company; requires Presidential Decree (rarely used) |
| Joint Venture | Partnership with a Brazilian company through a separate legal entity |
| Representative Office | Limited to market research or liaison; cannot engage in commercial activity |
Our team will recommend the best structure based on your goals, risk profile, and tax strategy.
We analyze the best legal and tax structure (LLC or corporation) based on your business model and compliance requirements.
Foreign corporate documents are translated by certified translators and apostilled/legalized according to Brazilian law.
We draŌ and file the articles of incorporation and register your entity with the Brazilian tax authorities and Commercial Registry.
Brazilian law requires a Brazilian or a foreigner with permanent visa as local legal representative. The administrator (director) can be a foreigner, but this position can face operational challenges. We can be your trusted local legal representative or administrator (director) appointing someone of our team.
We register foreign investment and capital injection into the Brazilian entity with the Central Bank to ensure full regulatory compliance.
We assist in gathering the required documents and coordinating with local banks to open corporate accounts.
We help secure operational licenses (municipal, state, federal) depending on your industry, including ANVISA, MAPA, BACEN, or SUSEP registration if applicable.
"Luzone Legal helped us expand into Brazil seamlessly. Their understanding of both legal and operational aspects was essential to our successful entry."
"The team at Luzone Legal offered clear guidance on every legal step and went above and beyond to ensure full compliance. Highly recommended."
“Luzone Legal’s support was essential for us to understand the Brazilian legal and regulatory landscape. They translated local complexity into practical solutions and were true partners throughout the implementation.”
Speak with our team of international business lawyers. We’ll help you set up your company and scale operations in Brazil with speed, safety, and full compliance.
WhatsApp: +55 21 96878-0091 / +55 11 91272-7885
E-mail: [email protected]
Site: www.luzonelegal.com