Government spokeswoman Denise Mantovani has confirmed published remarks made by Brazilian minister Guilherme Cassel, who said that President Lula da Silva had asked ministers to tighten laws on foreign ownership of land.
Speaking in the business newspaper Valor Economico, Cassel claimed that...
Hi Tekneeks,
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The government announced yesterday it will impose a 2% tax on foreign purchases of fixed-income securities and stocks starting today.
The new tax will slow the real’s appreciation by curbing dollar inflows from speculative investment and prevent the creation of bubbles in Brazilian markets...
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Brazil has come out of recession after its economy grew in the April-to-June quarter.
The largest economy in Latin America expanded by 1.9% in the second quarter from the previous three months.
Data also showed Sweden emerged from recession on Friday, a sign that economies are...
Hi Joan, you will need to pay the income tax and then repatriate the money. Please let me know if you require any assistance. I am currently based in Brazil.
Hi Olicombet,
Foreigners are allowed 3 month visas, or a maximum stay of 180 days per year.
If you wish to apply for a permanent visa, one of the following conditions must be met:
1. You are married to a Brazilian.
2. You have a child with a Brazilian.
3. You invest 250.000 US...
Hi, sorry for the delay.
Olicombet - That money transfer process is recommedend to avoid future problems when you sell the property and need to transfer funds out of Brazil. One specific risk is you have to pay additional fees and tax. It is possible to pay abroad and re-sell abroad too but...
Hi everyone, please use an idependent lawyer - not the estate agent or developer's choice. I suggest an UK law firm specialised in overseas property conveyancing because they can explain the system, choices and any problem in your language. Also, UK-based lawyers will be insured against...
Hi everyone, this is a really good property forum. I am a Brazilian lawyer and currently based in the south of Brazil. If I can help anyone please let me know. My legal opinion about the payment is that:
a) Funds are sent directly from your own bank to the seller’s bank account in Brazil, via...