New Special Payment Program (“PEP”), as governed by Decree# 47.488, of February 12, 2021 On February 17, 2021, the State of Rio de Janeiro Governor enacted Decree # 47,488/21, launching a new Amnestry Program, the Special Payment Program (“PEP”), for the payment of tax debts related to the State VAT tax (“ICMS”), State Donations and […]
In brief On February 2, 2021, CETESB’s Board Decision No. 008/2021/P was published. In summary, it releases from environmental licensing or any other declaration from CETESB locals or places of delivery; collection points; sorting center; and reception center, except stations and reception centers for the packaging of pesticides, lubricating oil (including packaging and automotive filters); […]
A reminder that until the end of March (March 31, 2021) 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 December 31, 2020, in the Central Bank’s System, as per Resolution No. 3,844, of […]
In brief On January 15, 2021, the Federal Government made available on its website (https://www.gov.br/mma/pt-br/assuntos/agendaambientalurbana/ProgramaNacionaldeRecuperaodereasContaminadas.pdf) the National Program for the Recovery of Contaminated Areas, object of Ordinance MMA No. 603/2020. In summary, the program seeks to expand and consolidate data and information on key issues for the management of contaminated areas in Brazil. Comments Despite […]
Transparency International released this week’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2020, which presents the perception of market professionals and specialists, from numerous countries, on corruption in the public sector. The index is one of the risk factors considered by companies when making decisions involving business investments. The index is measured from 0 to 100, with […]
In Brief On January 22th, 2021, State Decree No. 65,486/2021 was published regulating, within the environmental licensing in the State of São Paulo, the procedures related to the environmental compensation established by Article 36 of Federal Law No. 9,985/2000 (National System of Conservation Units – SNUC). Comments The abovementioned Decree establishes procedures related to environmental […]
In Brief On January 14th, 2021, Federal Law No. 14.119/2021 was published to establish the National Policy of Payments for Environmental Services (“PNPSA”), which aims to encourage the preservation of ecosystems, water resources, soil, biodiversity, genetic heritage and associated traditional knowledge, valuing ecosystem services economically, socially and culturally. The Law is already in force. Comments […]
The new Bidding Bill of Law provides for integrity programs as well as greater control and transparency in public tenders The Brazilian Bidding Law (Law 8,666/93) and other public procurement related laws (Law 10,520/2002 and articles 1 to 47 of Law 12,462/2011) are about to be replaced by the Bill of Law No. 4,253/2020, which […]
The executive, who is well known in the market, starts his role as the director of legal and compliance of the Brazilian firm Trench Rossi Watanabe, one of the most prominent law firms in Brazil, announces Gustavo Biagioli as chief compliance officer (CCO) and legal director. The executive assumes the position as of this month, […]
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