Publicly traded companies in Brazil were responsible for generating R$ 4.1 trillion in economic value, according to a study conducted by Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) for the Brazilian Association of Publicly Held Companies (Abrasca). The figure reflects the broad...
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Investors’ appetite for stocks rises on prospects of interest rate cuts
The Brazilian stock market has seen renewed investor interest and rising stock prices as expectations grow for potential interest rate cuts in the near future, a trend supported by both local and international market indicators. Historically, anticipated reductions in...
Labor Court includes business partner’s spouse in labor enforcement action
A regional labor court in Brazil — the TRT of the 2nd Region — has determined that the spouse of a business partner may be included in a labor enforcement proceeding, even if the spouse is not formalized as a partner in the company’s corporate documents. The decision...
Companies explore paying dividends with shares amid return to dividend focus
A growing trend in the Brazilian equity market shows that some companies are considering or planning to remunerate shareholders through stock dividends (issuing shares instead of cash) as part of broader strategies to return capital while managing cash flow and tax...
Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect
National Deadline for proposal AHTS Vessel Chartering with Specialized Technical Services 28/01/2026 Support services for planning, integration, and monitoring of submarine projects. 22/01/2026 PIG decoking services in REFAP furnaces. 27/01/2026 Internal cleaning and...
Judicial enforcement of contracts with arbitration clauses
The discussion focuses on a recent decision by the Third Chamber of the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ), which reaffirmed that the state judiciary retains competence to carry out the enforcement of a binding title, even if there is an arbitration clause in the...
Why register minutes of unequal profit distribution at the commercial board
It is possible to explain why recording minutes of unequal profit distribution at the commercial registry is a relevant practice in corporate governance. In Brazilian business law, profit sharing among partners generally follows the proportion of each partner’s...
Companies adjust processes in response to new dividend tax
Legislative developments in Brazil, notably Bill No. 1,087/2025, prompted publicly traded companies to review and adjust internal processes related to profit distribution in anticipation of a new dividend tax. Under the approved bill, a 10% withholding income tax on...
Amazonas Legal could earn US$ 320 billion from carbon markets, industry estimates
The Legal Amazon could generate around US$ 320 billion in revenue from carbon markets over the next 30 years, according to projections presented in an industry-backed report. The estimate is linked to Brazil’s newly regulated carbon market framework, established by...








