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The new Provisional Presidential Decree (MP, in Portuguese) No. 1,151/2022, was recently published, and allows the sale of carbon credits and environmental services in the object of public concessions for forests and conservation units (protected areas). The rule extends the previously conferred rights, also including the exploitation of non-timber forest products and services, such as […]

In brief On December 22, 2022, the Federal Government published in the Official Gazette Federal Decree No. 11,300/2022, which established the take-back requirements system for glass packaging. In summary, the Decree aims to regulate provisions foreseen by the National Policy for Solid Waste to address rules and procedures on take-back requirements for glass packaging. More details  After […]

In brief As of January of 2023, the labor lawsuits will need to be reported in the eSocial, as an evolution of this system created to consolidate information about tax, social security and employment obligations. More details  Based on different legal statutes, with special focus on IN RFB 2.094/2022 and the updated eSocial Manual, the following new […]

In brief IBAMA Directive No. 16 (“Directive“), which became effective on December, 5th 2022, introduced the system for the Forestry Traceability Source Document (“DOF+“) as a tool for issuance, management and monitoring of mandatory licenses for the transport and storage of forestry products from native species in Brazil. More details  This system will control all new authorizations […]

A reminder that until the end of December is the legal term for companies that receive foreign investment to comply with the Declaration of Economic and Financial Information by submitting their financial data, related to the base-date of September 30, 2022, in the Central Bank’s System, as per Resolution No. 3,844, of March 23, 2010, […]

In brief On November 29, 2022, the Plenary of the Federal Senate approved the final text of the Bill of Law (in Portuguese: Projeto de Lei – “PL”) No. 4,401/2021 (former PL No. 2,303/2015) in which the Deputy Expedito Netto (Brazilian Democratic Party-Rondônia) is the rapporteur. Currently, PL No. 4.401/2021 is in the processing final stage, which […]

We are the newest partners of the Alliance for Integrity, a global initiative promoted by the business sector, civil society, political organizations and international institutions. The alliance was created to promote compliance behavior in the private sector through training and opportunities for dialogue. The objective is to stimulate and strengthen the performance of companies and their […]

In brief On 29 November 2022, Brazil and United Kingdom signed a Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”). The DTA will enter into force after the conclusion of legislative procedures in Brazil and the United Kingdom and the exchange of notifications between the two jurisdictions. More details Article 10 of the DTA may become relevant and attractive […]

In brief On November 24, 2022, the Decree No. 67.301/2022 was published by the Government of the State of São Paulo and provided for the administrative liability of legal entities for the practice of acts against the Public Administration in the city. The Decree, which comes into effect on the date of its publication, establishes […]