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…
A stable union and the birth of a child occurring after the constitution of a mortgage may ensure the recognition of a property’s exemption from seizure, provided it is proven that the asset is used as the family residence. This…
In January 2026, the STJ (Superior Court of Justice) ruled that the seizure of bank accounts held by Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) is inadmissible when aimed at satisfying debts incurred by other companies within the same economic group. The decision…
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…
A stable union and the birth of a child occurring after the constitution of a mortgage may ensure the recognition of a property’s exemption from seizure, provided it is proven that the asset is used as the family residence. This understanding was unanimously established by the 3rd Panel of the…
In January 2026, the STJ (Superior Court of Justice) ruled that the seizure of bank accounts held by Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) is inadmissible when aimed at satisfying debts incurred by other companies within the same economic group. The decision reinforces the patrimonial autonomy of SPEs, establishing that, in order…
