Industries
Sectors where local reliability, documentation, and regulatory awareness matter.
We work with foreign companies that operate in environments where the quality of the Brazilian infrastructure directly impacts revenue, banking, contracts, and regulatory standing.
International Trade and Services
B2B industrial, commercial, and service groups with cross-border supply chains, intercompany flows, and recurring contracts in Brazil.
Operational Considerations
- Import and export operations and customs compliance
- Transfer pricing and intercompany agreements
- Local contracting and tax treatment of services
Holdings
Foreign entities of holding companies, family offices, and investment platforms that hold equity interests, real estate, or financial assets in Brazil through dedicated structures.
Operational Considerations
- Resident representation for nonresident shareholders
- Annual obligations of dormant entities or entities that merely hold assets
- Dividend and capital flows under duly registered structures
Aviation, Mobility, and Logistics
Airlines, lessors, mobility operators, and international transportation and logistics companies that require local representation, relationships with authorities, corporate structure, and ongoing support for operations in Brazil.
Operational Considerations
- Interaction with ANAC, ANTAQ, and ANTT, and operational concessions
- Leasing structures, asset registration, and the Cape Town Convention
- Cross-border tax structures, foreign exchange, and the importation of services
Industry, Manufacturing, and Materials
Industrial groups, manufacturers of equipment, components, tools, chemicals, ingredients, and technical solutions that require a local presence, regulatory liaison, corporate governance, and operational support in Brazil.
Operational Considerations
- Sector-specific regulators and operating licenses (Ibama, Anvisa, Inmetro)
- Import operations, customs clearance, and quality certifications
- Industrial real estate, labor relations, and union relations
Technology
Software, SaaS, infrastructure, and digital services companies establishing or maintaining a presence in Brazil—with the contractual, tax, and intellectual property compliance expected by corporate clients.
Operational Considerations
- Taxation of services, withholding taxes, and rules governing digital services
- Contracts with public and regulated counterparties
- Intercompany licensing, royalties, and intellectual property flows
Financial Services
Foreign asset managers, fintech companies, and capital allocators who need a reliable Brazilian counterpart for governance, regulatory compliance, and operational reporting.
Operational Considerations
- Interaction with the Central Bank and the CVM
- Registration and remittance of foreign capital
- KYC and onboarding standards at local banks
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
Exchanges, custodians, OTC desks, and Web3 ventures that require institutional governance, banking access, and a defensible compliance posture in Brazil.
Operational Considerations
- The Central Bank’s evolving regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers
- Banking access and ongoing KYC scrutiny
- Tax treatment of crypto assets and cross-border flows
Energy
Generation, transmission, and sales—including renewables and infrastructure investors—which require disciplined local governance and interaction with authorities.
Operational considerations
- Sector-specific regulation and obligations related to concessions
- Governance of long-cycle projects and corporate authority
- Tax incentives and special regimes
Health and Regulated Products
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and life sciences companies operating under regulated product regimes, with strict documentation and import requirements.
Operational Considerations
- ANVISA registration, ownership, and labeling
- Import licensing and regulated logistics
- Compliance with promotional and relationship rules
Industry Approach
Industry knowledge applied to representation, governance, and operational interfaces.
Industry expertise isn’t just a buzzword. It shapes how we draft powers of attorney, design signing policies, prepare audits, and report to headquarters.
In regulated sectors—financial services, crypto, energy, healthcare—the regulator is a structural counterpart to the mandate, not an exception. In commercial sectors, the focus is on contractual reliability and clean intercompany flows.
Wherever the company operates, the goal is the same: a structure that supports business decisions rather than restricting them.
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