Is your Brazilian contract illegal?
5 mistakes that ruin deals in Brazil
Is your Brazilian contract illegal?
5 mistakes that ruin deals in Brazil
Most foreigners use templates from the U.S. or Europe. In Brazil, these often become unenforceable pieces of paper.
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The risk of using USD for local Brazilian payments without a legal exception.
Mistake #1: Using USD or Euros. Brazilian law usually requires payments in Reais (R$) for local services.
If you stipulate dollars, a court might convert the rate at the wrong date, costing you thousands in currency loss.
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Protect your money: Use inflation indexes like IPCA or IGP-M instead of foreign currency to hedge against inflation.
Brazilian Civil Law often overrides what you negotiated. Local labor and consumer laws are mandatory.
Can I use my home country's law?
Rarely for local deals. Brazilian courts often claim jurisdiction over local assets.
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