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By Zachariah Zagol, OAB/SP 351.356 · Updated: April 5, 2026
Cross-border contracts, foreign investment, trade compliance, and international arbitration in Brazil.
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In-depth guides to our international legal services.
Cross-Border Contracts Between Brazil and Your Country
Enforce agreements across jurisdictions. Learn governing law, dispute resolution, and enforcement strategies for Brazil contracts.
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Investing in Brazil as a Foreigner — Legal Guide
Register with Central Bank, choose entity structure, manage taxes & remittance rules. Complete legal roadmap for foreign investors.
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International Arbitration in Brazil
Resolve disputes through arbitration—faster & more enforceable than litigation. NYC Convention, arbitral institutions, enforcement strategy.
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Foreign Trade & Regulatory Compliance in Brazil
Navigate import/export procedures, customs classification, FCPA compliance, anti-corruption laws. Avoid Brazil trade penalties.
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International Asset Recovery
Locate hidden assets across jurisdictions. Letters rogatory, Hague Convention, freezing orders, Brazil-US cooperation.
Read guide →Brazilian Income Tax for Expats: Complete IRPF Guide
DIRPF annual filing, foreign income declaration, deductions, deadlines, penalties, and payment for expats living in Brazil. Expert guide by a US-Brazilian tax attorney.
Read guide →Foreign Capital Registration in Brazil (RDE-IED): What Every Foreign Investor Must Know
Mandatory SISBACEN RDE-IED registration for foreign direct investment in Brazil. Reporting obligations, profit remittance, penalties, and Banco Central modernization.
Read guide →Foreign Income & Remittances to Brazil: Tax Treatment & Central Bank Rules
How Brazil taxes foreign income, carnê-leão monthly obligations, remittance documentation, SISBACEN reporting, IOF rates, and banking requirements for expats receiving money from abroad.
Read guide →Healthcare & Medical Legal Rights in Brazil: SUS, Private Insurance & Foreigner Access
Legal guide to healthcare in Brazil for foreigners. SUS universal access, private planos de saúde, ANS regulation, carência periods, malpractice claims, and foreigner rights.
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Articles and analysis on international law topics.
International Taxation and Tax Treaties in Brazil
Legal guide to international taxation in Brazil. Double tax treaties, transfer pricing, CFC rules, tax residency, DIRPF obligations for expats, and FATCA/CRS.
Foreign Degree Validation in Brazil: Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide to foreign degree validation in Brazil. Carolina Bori platform, MEC requirements, regulated professions, OAB exam for lawyers, CRM for doctors.
Dual Citizenship in Brazil: Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide to dual citizenship in Brazil. Who qualifies, process, documents, Italian and Portuguese citizenship by descent, and naturalization.
International Contracts: Applicable Law and Arbitration
Legal guide to international contracts in Brazil. Choice of law, CISG, Incoterms 2020, arbitration under Law 9,307/96, foreign judgment enforcement, and LINDB.
International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention
Legal guide to international child abduction in Brazil. The 1980 Hague Convention, ACAF central authority, return proceedings, and exceptions.
International Divorce in Brazil: Jurisdiction and Assets
Legal guide to international divorce in Brazil. Jurisdiction rules, applicable law, foreign judgment recognition, and multi-country asset division.
International Trade in Brazil: Import and Export Guide
Legal guide to importing and exporting in Brazil. RADAR registration, Siscomex, NCM classification, customs duties, and trade agreements explained.
Apostille in Brazil: Hague Convention Document Validation
Complete guide to apostille and document validation in Brazil under the Hague Convention. Learn the process, eligible documents, costs, and timelines for 2026.