Protective orders now cover all gender-based violence
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Maria da Penha Law protective orders cover any gender-motivated violence against women, even outside…
ICMS tax base without IBS and CBS: São Paulo ruling
A São Paulo court injunction removed IBS and CBS from the ICMS tax base for one taxpayer, citing the lack…
New federal court fees follow a progressive table
Law 15,498/2026 sets a progressive fee table of 2% to 3% for federal civil cases, with annual IPCA adjustment and…
Dividend withholding tax: what changes for companies
Brazil's new law imposes 10% withholding tax on dividends above R$ 50,000 a month paid to the same shareholder. The…
Rearp Asset Regularization: What Law 15,265 Allows and Requires
Law 15,265/2025 created Rearp, which allows taxpayers to update declared assets at reduced rates or regularize undeclared assets of lawful…
Drug side effects: when is the manufacturer liable for damages?
Lawsuits by consumers against pharmaceutical companies over drug side effects are on the rise in Brazil. This post explains why…
Federal Revenue changes its view on performance bonuses
Brazil's Federal Revenue reformed its position on performance bonuses. They stay outside social security contributions if the employer meets four…
Strategic Health Company: what Law 15.471 changes
Law 15.471/2026 creates the Strategic Health Company, accredited by the Executive Branch, with regulatory priority, exclusive tenders and BNDES credit.…
Tax incentive for data centers: what Redata requires
Law No. 15,504/2026 created Redata, which suspends federal taxes on equipment for data centers. In return, companies must meet market,…