News & Updates

Short updates on the firm, legal developments and topics that matter to our clients.

Out-of-court probate without prior ITCMD payment: CNJ ruling
Direito Civil

Out-of-court probate without prior ITCMD payment: CNJ ruling

The CNJ plenary removed from CNJ Resolution No. 35/2007 the rule requiring ITCMD payment before a notarial probate deed. The…

October 2026 2 min
CBS reference rate: TCU proposes 11.3% for 2027
Tributário

CBS reference rate: TCU proposes 11.3% for 2027

The Federal Court of Accounts proposed 11.3% as the CBS reference rate for 2027. The Senate must still set it…

October 2026 2 min
Municipal tax debt: São Paulo opens settlement with up to 90% off
Tributário

Municipal tax debt: São Paulo opens settlement with up to 90% off

São Paulo's municipal attorney's office opened a settlement for tax debts under judicial dispute. Enrollment runs until October 15, 2026…

October 2026 2 min
Voluntary tax disclosure: what the new law changes
Tributário

Voluntary tax disclosure: what the new law changes

Complementary Law 236/2026 reformed the National Tax Code. Article 138 now excludes late-payment penalties in voluntary disclosure. The law also…

October 2026 2 min
Supreme Court bars property tax rates based on lot size
Imobiliário

Supreme Court bars property tax rates based on lot size

Brazil's Supreme Court set a binding thesis in Topic 1,455: cities cannot vary the IPTU property tax rate by property…

October 2026 2 min
STF removes ISS from the PIS and Cofins tax base
Tributário

STF removes ISS from the PIS and Cofins tax base

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that the ISS service tax is not part of the PIS and Cofins tax base. Modulation…

October 2026 2 min
State tax settlement: ALERJ approves new rules
Tributário

State tax settlement: ALERJ approves new rules

ALERJ approved a state tax settlement program and a habitual debtor law, both awaiting the Governor's decision. The post summarizes…

October 2026 3 min
Tax settlement for non-resident WHT: notice offers discounts up to 65%
Direito Empresarial

Tax settlement for non-resident WHT: notice offers discounts up to 65%

Brazil's PGFN and Federal Revenue published a joint notice allowing settlement of withholding income tax debts owed by non-resident investors…

October 2026 3 min
ITBI immunity applies to real estate paid into capital
Imobiliário

ITBI immunity applies to real estate paid into capital

Brazil's Supreme Court set Theme 1,348 and recognized ITBI immunity when real estate is contributed to a company's capital, even…

October 2026 2 min