Juliana Porchat de Assis

Partner and head of the Tax Planning, Transactional and International Operations area at FAS Advogados, Juliana has an extensive professional experience in Tax law and a career in renowned law firms, as Trench, Rossi, Watanabe Advogados, and EY. She has participated in several M&A operations and corporate reorganizations and leading global tax reorganization projects for foreign and Brazilian multinationals.

Juliana has a solid academic background in the Tax area, MBA in Finance from the Else School of Management at Millsaps – USA, a postgraduate degree lato sensu in Corporate Law from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.

Practice Area

Commercial

Panel

Contributing Author

Qualified Year

2000

Membership

Brazilian Bar Association

Qualifications

LLB – Bachelor of Laws (1999)
MBA – Master’s in business administration (2004)

Education

MBA from Else School of Management at Millsaps – USA (2004)
Post Graduation Lato Sensu in Corporate Law - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (2001)

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PRACTICE NOTES

Brazil: Comprehensive Legal, Tax, Employment, Immigration and Regulatory Guide to Market Entry and Operations (2025 Update)

Updated in October 2025 Introduction Brazil ranks fifth globally by land area (3,287,956 sq mi) and seventh by population (a little over 213,000,000). With a US$2.12trn economy, as projected by the International Monetary Fund for 2025, it places tenth worldwide by nominal GDP. As South America’s largest state and a leading participant in BRICS and the G20, Brazil occupies a pivotal position in the international economy. Its corporate landscape is constantly evolving, influenced by shifts in domestic policy, worldwide macroeconomic tides, and a sustained drive to build a more favourable setting for investment. Grasping these layered dynamics is essential to succeed, and this paper seeks to arm readers with the core understanding needed to approach the market with confidence, acknowledging both its core advantages and current hurdles. As a fast-moving emerging market, Brazil continues to draw strong global interest for its expansion prospects and strategic weight. This publication functions as a thorough handbook for would‑be investors and companies aiming to steer through complexity and capitalise on opportunities across the Brazilian marketplace. It strives to clarify the regulatory framework, spotlight major trends, and share crucial insights...

Commercial

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