In brief GM/MMA Ordinance No. 1,778/2026, published on September 18, 2026, established the National Take-Back System (Sisrev-BR), a module integrated with Sinir designed for reporting results, consolidation, monitoring, traceability, and supporting the oversight of take-back systems nationwide. Managing entities and companies operating collective or individual models must register their systems and submit annual reports through […]
In summary On September 16, 2026, Federal Law No. 15,506/2026, which establishes the National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals (PNMCE), and Federal Decree No. 13,118/2026, which regulates the structure and powers of the National Council for the Industrialization of Critical and Strategic Minerals (CIMCE). The new framework combines instruments to promote research, mining, processing, […]
In brief The enrollment period is currently open for Tax Settlement Notice PGM No. 1/2026, which sets forth the rules for enrollment in the exceptional settlement for the collection of outstanding debt of the Municipality of São Paulo, known as “Fique em Dia”. The notice provides for significant discounts of up to 90% on interest […]
In brief On September 18, 2026, Settlement Notice PGFN/RFB No. 5/2026 was published, setting out a joint proposal by the PGFN (Office of the General Counsel for the Federal Treasury) and the RFB (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) for the settlement of tax disputes involving a relevant and widespread legal controversy. The program covers debts under […]
In brief Bill No. 2,951/2024, authored by Senator Tereza Cristina (PP-MS), was approved by the Plenary of the Federal Senate on September 3, 2026 and forwarded for presidential sanction on September 9, 2026, thereby concluding its passage through the National Congress. The period for sanction or veto runs from September 9 to 29, 2026. The text amends Law No. 8,171/1991 (Agricultural […]
In brief On September 15, 2026, Law No. 15,504/2026 was published in an extraordinary edition of the Brazilian Federal Official Gazette, amending Law No. 11,196/2005 to establish the Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (REDATA) and, within the same legislative framework, reorganize the Special Tax Regime for the Information Technology Services Export Platform (REPES). […]
In summary CETESB Board Decision No. 068/2026/C/I, published on September 11, 2026, updates the risk levels for economic activities in the State of São Paulo and links each risk level to the applicable environmental licensing category. The regulation is part of the framework established by Complementary Law No. 140/2011 and the Economic Freedom Law (Law […]
Potential impacts and participation opportunities for interested companies Two antidumping investigations and one countervailing duty review have recently been initiated and may have significant implications for producers, importers, exporters, distributors, and other companies involved with the products under investigation. To help our clients identify risks, opportunities, and potential strategies for participation, we have prepared legal […]
In brief By determination of SECEX, an antidumping investigation was initiated on Brazilian imports of seamless, refillable, high-pressure steel cylinders with circular section (NCM 7311.00.00) originating in China. The product investigated comprises seamless, refillable, circular-section steel cylinders intended for the storage or transport of compressed or liquefied gases under high pressure. The cylinders can be sold individually or […]
