The increase in business delinquency in Brazil has drawn the attention of economists and managers, revealing which regions and sectors concentrate the country’s greatest financial difficulties. Recent data show that the number of companies with overdue debts remains high, reflecting…
The INSS has recovered R$ 561 million through recourse actions filed against companies, a mechanism used by the government to seek reimbursement when workplace accidents or social security situations occur due to failures attributed to the employer. The amount recovered…
With the regulation of the consumption tax reform under Complementary Laws No. 214/2025 and No. 227/2026, those who buy, sell, or transfer real estate now face clearer and stricter rules regarding property taxation. In the case of ITCMD (inheritance and…
It is fully permissible to use the National System for Asset Investigation and Recovery (Sniper), under the National Council of Justice, to conduct searches and apply enforcement measures without requiring or disclosing banking transaction data of the debtor. It is…
The Federation of Agriculture of Rio Grande do Sul (Farsul), a representative agribusiness organization, has indicated that the stress in Brazil’s rural credit sector is expected to persist until at least mid-2026. A possible stabilization may occur only after May,…
Many people believe that a law exists in Brazil prohibiting the negative credit reporting of a consumer due to non-payment—especially after the enactment of the Over-Indebtedness Law. However, this is a myth: there is no rule that prevents the inclusion…
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has scheduled important tax-related cases for hearing in February by its 1st Panel—an agenda that directly interests business owners due to its potential to reduce tax-related uncertainty and define legal precedents that impact corporate…
The federal government has reduced tax litigation-related risks by approximately 30%, according to data released by the government, signaling a significant improvement in the management of tax-related legal disputes. This reduction is linked to favorable court rulings, shifts in legal…
A Labor Court decision denied the classification of a saleswoman as a bank employee in a case involving a company authorized to provide services on behalf of a financial institution. The ruling sends an important message to business owners operating…
A decision by the 1st Panel of the Regional Labor Court of the 15th Region (TRT-15) brought an important point of attention for business owners and managers by exempting a former partner from liability in a labor enforcement case due…
The increase in business delinquency in Brazil has drawn the attention of economists and managers, revealing which regions and sectors concentrate the country’s greatest financial difficulties. Recent data show that the number of companies with overdue debts remains high, reflecting a scenario marked by high interest rates, more expensive credit,…
The INSS has recovered R$ 561 million through recourse actions filed against companies, a mechanism used by the government to seek reimbursement when workplace accidents or social security situations occur due to failures attributed to the employer. The amount recovered highlights the agency’s increased efforts to hold companies accountable for…
With the regulation of the consumption tax reform under Complementary Laws No. 214/2025 and No. 227/2026, those who buy, sell, or transfer real estate now face clearer and stricter rules regarding property taxation. In the case of ITCMD (inheritance and donations), Complementary Law No. 227/2026 updates general rules and reinforces…
It is fully permissible to use the National System for Asset Investigation and Recovery (Sniper), under the National Council of Justice, to conduct searches and apply enforcement measures without requiring or disclosing banking transaction data of the debtor. It is the responsibility of judges and court officials to adopt the…
The Federation of Agriculture of Rio Grande do Sul (Farsul), a representative agribusiness organization, has indicated that the stress in Brazil’s rural credit sector is expected to persist until at least mid-2026. A possible stabilization may occur only after May, assuming economic conditions normalize and no further shocks arise. According…
Many people believe that a law exists in Brazil prohibiting the negative credit reporting of a consumer due to non-payment—especially after the enactment of the Over-Indebtedness Law. However, this is a myth: there is no rule that prevents the inclusion of a person’s name in credit protection registries due to…
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has scheduled important tax-related cases for hearing in February by its 1st Panel—an agenda that directly interests business owners due to its potential to reduce tax-related uncertainty and define legal precedents that impact corporate cash flow. When the STJ establishes a position on tax…
The federal government has reduced tax litigation-related risks by approximately 30%, according to data released by the government, signaling a significant improvement in the management of tax-related legal disputes. This reduction is linked to favorable court rulings, shifts in legal interpretations, and strategies aimed at streamlining litigation. From a business…
A Labor Court decision denied the classification of a saleswoman as a bank employee in a case involving a company authorized to provide services on behalf of a financial institution. The ruling sends an important message to business owners operating as banking correspondents or commercial partners of banks. In its…
A decision by the 1st Panel of the Regional Labor Court of the 15th Region (TRT-15) brought an important point of attention for business owners and managers by exempting a former partner from liability in a labor enforcement case due to the expiration of the legal period following her withdrawal…
