Welcome to the Brazil Counsel Blog

Doing business in Brazil is challenging, especially for foreigners. Archaic legal requirements, endless requests for additional documents, and incessant delays are the norm. Add to that a combination of language and cultural barriers, and you have a recipe for utter confusion.

At Brazil Counsel, we focus on helping Americans doing business in Brazil. We know the struggles first hand. In fact, we hear it all the time: “The notary office won’t accept my power of attorney,” or “the bank won’t open a checking account for me.” We’ve also seen what works and what doesn’t, and that’s why we’ve started this blog.

Whether you’re thinking about doing business in Brazil, or whether you’re already doing it, let us help you along your journey. Each week we’ll post articles about new laws, tidbits of information, and suggestions for getting deals done. We hope you’ll find a nugget or two in each article we post.

Too often, legal and financial risks are disregarded for the sake of simply moving things along. This should never be the case. Knowing what’s coming and proactively addressing potential pitfalls is half the battle; it will save time and money. Our belief is that careful planning is the key to success in Brazil.

Finally, an opening post wouldn’t be complete without a disclaimer. After all, we’re a law firm. The Brazil Counsel Blog is for informational purposes only. Nothing in any of the articles should be understood as legal advice. If you have specific questions or need legal advice, please hire an attorney.

Enjoy our blog!