On October 7 at 8:30 a.m., we will host the XIV International Conference for Multinationals at our São Paulo office. Held in English, the event will feature journalist Lourival Sant’Anna, experts from Ablfs McKfnzif, and partners from Trench Rossi Watanabe, who will address topics such as geopolitics, international trade, legal and regulatory impacts, transactional strategies, […]
In brief Law No. 15.211 – the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (“Digital ECA”) was sanctioned on September 17, 2025. The Law, which in many aspects will still be subject to regulation by the Executive Branch, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments. It applies to information […]
In brief The Brazilian government has approved the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy, a new regulatory reference to guide investments in economic activities with a positive environmental and social impact. The initiative seeks to align the country with the best international practices in sustainable finance, offering greater legal certainty and transparency to the market. In more detail Although […]
Summary The Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) recently launched a national enforcement operation focused on compliance with Law No. 14,611/2023. Details The National Coordination for Combating Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence, and Promoting Equality and Opportunities in the Workplace, part of the MTE’s Labor Inspection Secretariat, launched a national operation called “Operativo Nacional CONA IGUALDADE […]
In brief On September 8, 2025, Notice PGE/TR No. 1/2025 was published, establishing the Special Settlement Program in the State of Sao Paulo (Known as “Programa Acordo Paulista”). This program aims to facilitate the regularization of debts related to ICMS (VAT), ITCMD (Tax on Transmission of Property Causa Mortis and Donations), IPVA (Tax on Motor […]
Summary On September 5, 2025, the European Commission published the Draft Adequacy Decision recognizing Brazil as a country that ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data, pursuant to Article 45 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This proposal marks the beginning of the formal procedure to authorize the transfer of personal data […]
In brief On September 1, 2025, two Public Notices of Settlement by Adhesion in Tax Litigation of Relevant Legal Controversy were published, as follows: Public Notice No.58/2025: Covers debts related to non-cumulative PIS/COFINS on conditional discounts and bonuses received by businesses from industry and suppliers. Public Notice No.59/2025: Covers debts related to Individual Income Tax […]
In brief On August 15, 2025, the PGFN and the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) published Notice No. 51/2025, establishing the action calendar for the second half of 2025 under the tax settlement program. This initiative is part of the Comprehensive Settlement Program (PTI), created by Normative Ordinance MF No. 1,383/2024. The notice addresses highly […]
In brief The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has announced important updates aimed at making trademark registration more agile, objective, and legally secure. Key changes include revised criteria for proving high renown status, the launch of a fast-track trademark examination service, and the implementation of a simplified opposition procedure. More details High Renown Recognition […]
