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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
Why Choose Us
+1.847
Published Articles
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Humanized Service
Every client is unique, we listen to your story with care and dedication
360°
Full Service
Covering all areas of Law to fully resolve your legal problem
Recent Publications
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23/10/2026Frequently 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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