The Firm

Graciliano Rocha is a Brazilian law firm specialized in business law, tax law, and corporate restructurings.

We assist international companies and business groups in establishing, managing, and expanding their operations in Brazil.

From company formation to contract drafting, from regulatory compliance to strategic litigation, our team of experts delivers practical legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of your business in Brazil.

Our key areas:

  • Foreign investment and market entry in Brazil

     

  • Tax and financial law

     

  • Mergers and acquisitions – corporate law

     

  • Labor law, digital law, and corporate governance

     

  • Agribusiness, environmental law, and land regulation

Our services

We advise foreign companies seeking to establish a presence, invest, or structure business operations in Brazil.

Our support includes:

  • Legal structuring and company formation

     

  • Choice of corporate structure (Ltda., S.A., branch, joint venture)

     

  • Registration with the Brazilian Federal Tax Authority (Receita Federal) and the Central Bank of Brazil

     

  • Drafting of bylaws, powers of attorney, and governance documents

     

  • Tax planning and risk assessment

     

  • Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts

     

  • Compliance with Brazilian labor law

     

  • Legal representation before administrative and judicial authorities

Our team acts as a strategic partner at every stage of your project.

Business in Brazil: key steps and legal requirements

Setting up or expanding a business in Brazil involves complying with a wide range of legal, tax, and regulatory rules.

We simplify this process through clear, rigorous, and effective legal guidance.

Key steps include:

  • Choosing the appropriate legal structure

  • Appointing legal representatives and handling notarial formalities

  • Registering with the Federal Tax Authority and the Central Bank of Brazil

  • Municipal and state-level registrations

  • Compliance with tax and social security regulations

  • Securing regulatory authorizations depending on your industry

We turn the complexity of Brazilian law into clear, reliable, and business-oriented decisions.

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