Are you risking your US assets just by operating in Brazil?
Are you risking your US assets just by operating in Brazil?
Brazil's Civil Law system means every rule is written—no flexibility. Choose wrong and you could pay taxes on global income or face unlimited liability.
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✗ A branch is easier—just an extension of your US company.
Do I need a local partner?
✓ Draft your Contrato Social with a lawyer ✓ Register at the Junta Comercial online ✓ Get your CNPJ, bank account, and digital certificate
❝ Any debt, labor claim, or tax assessment in Brazil can be collected against your US assets.
Don't let one legal mistake cost you your US business.