Maria Fernanda Assad
Fernanda works with a focus on civil consulting, specially commercial agreements and consumer at FAS Advogados . With 14 years of experience, she has an extensive experience in complex and highly relevant operations for the clients, such as cases involving mainly companies in the financial sector and payments industry, technology, entertainment, advertising, transportation, real estate companies, shopping mall and petrochemical industry.
She graduated in 2007 from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and has a postgraduate degree in Contract Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (Brazil). She is the author of several legal publications in books, internet magazines.
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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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