In a nutshell The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a body linked to the UN, has concluded a global agreement that aims to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime transport system every year, starting in 2028, establishing a pricing system, credits and fines in the event of non-compliance. In more detail On […]

In brief On April 7, 2025, PGFN/MF Ordinance 721/2025 was published, offering new opportunities for settling debts registered as active federal debt. The ordinance is particularly significant for large taxpayers, as it enables them to negotiate debts under more favorable conditions. This process is not tied to the company’s financial health (CAPAG), but rather considers […]

In brief State Decree No. 51.355/2025 was published, regulating, within the scope of the State of Amazonas, the administrative infractions, penalties and precautionary measures applicable to conduct and activities harmful to the environment. In more detail On March 13, 2025, State Decree No. 51.355/2025 was published, regulating administrative infractions, penalties and precautionary measures applicable to […]

In brief On 18 March 2025, the federal government presented Bill No. 1,087 (“PL 1.087/25“) to the National Congress. PL 1.087/25 aims to (i) reduce the personal income tax (IRPF) to zero for those earning up to BRL 5,000 per month; (ii) offer a discount on the IRPF for those earning up to BRL 7,000 […]

In more detail The recent updates to Normative Rule No. 1 (“NR-1”), established by Ordinance MTE No. 1,419, of August 27th, 2024, will come into effect on May 26, 2025, and it is crucial that companies are prepared to adapt to the new requirements. In more detail One of the most important changes was the […]

In brief Under the terms of the resolutions issued by the Brazilian Central Bank (“BACEN“), certain companies based in Brazil that receive Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI“) or have Brazilian Capitals Abroad (“BCA“’) must submit five-yearly, annual and/or quarterly declarations to the BACEN. It should be noted that companies that are obliged to declare and fail […]

In brief In December/2024, Federal Law No. 15,042/2024 was published, establishing the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System (“SBCE”). Long awaited, the law sanctioned by the President of the Republic was the subject of extensive debate in the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate. Click on the image below to check out the material prepared […]

In brief Law No. 15.088, of January 6, 2025, was published, amending Law No. 12.305, of August 2, 2010 (National Solid Waste Policy), to prohibit the import of solid waste and tailings, except in the cases it specifies. More details On January 7, 2025, Law No. 15.088 was published, banning the import of solid waste […]

In brief In the last fortnight of 2024, two new regulations were enacted concerning climate change adaptation and mitigation in Brazil. These are: (i) Federal Decree No. 12,309/2024, which provides financial support for the recovery of infrastructure in areas affected by extreme weather events, and (ii) Resolution No. 223/2024 of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM, in Portuguese), […]