Business & Investment
Documents to Open Company in Brazil: 2026 Checklist
Full 2026 document list to open company in Brazil as a foreigner: apostille, sworn translation, CPF, power of attorney with…
11/09/2026Lawyers for Foreigners in Brazil: Immigration, Tax and Business Law
Brazilian law firm helping people and companies from abroad with visas, residence, taxes and setting up a business in Brazil. Direct, human support in English by WhatsApp.
Ribeiro Cavalcante Advocacia is a Brazilian law firm that helps foreigners and foreign companies in Brazil with immigration, tax and business law: visas and residence permits, tax planning, company formation and contracts. Founded in 2021 by Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante (Brazilian Bar OAB/CE 44.673) and based in Fortaleza, it serves clients anywhere in Brazil, in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.
Practice Areas
Social Security
Retirement, pensions and INSS benefits
Labor
Workers' rights and employment relations
Civil
Contracts, liability and property rights
Health
Health insurance, public healthcare and medical malpractice
Consumer
Protection against unfair charges and abusive practices
Family
Divorce, custody, alimony and probate
Criminal
Criminal defense and procedural monitoring
Business
Company formation, contracts and corporate compliance
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Recent Publications
Family Law (International)
Foreign Divorce in Brazil: STJ Recognition Rules 2026
A consensual foreign divorce in Brazil can be registered directly at a cartório, no court needed. Contested cases need STJ…
11/09/2026
Immigration Law
Humanitarian Visa Brazil: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
A humanitarian visa Brazil issues only covers nationalities in a valid ordinance. See who qualifies in 2026, how to apply…
10/09/2026
Immigration Law
How to Apply for Asylum in Brazil: Steps & Costs 2026
Applying for asylum in Brazil is free and open to anyone already in the country. Learn who qualifies, CONARE filing…
08/09/2026
Expat Legal Guide
What You Can Do Without a CPF in Brazil (and Can’t)
Without a CPF in Brazil you can enter, travel and stay legally, but you cannot buy property, sign a lease,…
07/09/2026
Contract Law
Governing Law Clause Brazil: When Foreign Law Applies
A governing law clause Brazil courts will respect needs arbitration or an exclusive foreign forum. Learn what works, what fails,…
06/09/2026Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We assist individuals and companies located outside Brazil with legal matters involving Brazilian law. Meetings, document review and most communications can be handled remotely.
We provide legal assistance in Portuguese, English and French, allowing international clients to understand the procedures, documents and next steps involved in their cases.
Usually not. The initial consultation, document submission, engagement agreement and ongoing communication can generally be completed online. We will inform you if a particular procedure requires your physical presence.
We assist foreign individuals and companies with immigration, visas and residence permits, Brazilian tax matters, company formation, contracts, investments, civil disputes, family matters and other legal issues involving Brazil.
You contact our team and briefly explain your situation. We will request the relevant information and documents, assess the matter and explain the possible legal options, estimated costs and next steps.
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Responsible Lawyer
Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante, registered with the Brazilian Bar (OAB/CE 44.673) and graduate of the University of Fortaleza (Unifor).
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