Besides the possibility of creating a Sociedade Limitada — the Brazilian version of a Limited Liability Company — by just one member (which was not a possibility before), the Economic Freedom Law (Lei da Liberdade Econômica, Law n° 13.874/2019) brought […]
On Oct. 4, US President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation stating that visas will be denied to immigrants who do not have health insurance or the financial means to afford their own health. Under the new rule, the foreign […]
In accordance with Decree n. 58.701/2019 and Resolution 130/AMLURB/2019 of April 4, 2019, all companies based in São Paulo must register with the Waste Transport Control (Controle de Transporte de Resíduos – CTR-E). CTR-E is a monitoring and traceability system […]
On August 14 was published, in the Federal Register, changes in the US immigration regulations. Signed by President Trump, the new rule states that as of October 15 this year, US residency applications submitted by citizens who are likely to […]
The sale or exchange of virtual currencies by individuals or companies, in addition to use in exchange for goods or services or as an investment, generally has tax consequences that may lead to tax obligations. This month (August 2019), the […]
The US Congress recently opened a Senate discussion about delays in the process of immigration to the United States. In January this year, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) analyzed data from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) […]
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a major change in the rules for applying for foreign trademark registration in the country. The change establishes that all foreign trademark applicants must be represented by a US licensed […]
Decree n. 9,904, signed by the Brazilian President on July 8, 2019, provides for the reduction to zero of the income tax rate on commissions paid by exporters to their agents abroad. As a result, Brazil is expected to increase its competitiveness […]