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...
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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...
New Petrobras oil discovery in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block
Petrobras has confirmed a new discovery of high-quality oil in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block, located in the Campos Basin, off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The oil was identified in the exploratory well 4-BRSA-1403D-RJS, situated approximately 108...
Weaknesses and risks in public procurement processes
It is possible to identify various situations that continue to allow the occurrence of fraud and irregularities in public procurement processes, even after the enactment of Law No. 14.133/2021. Although the legislation provides mechanisms for transparency, planning,...
Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect
National Deadline for proposal AHTS Vessel Chartering with Specialized Technical Services 28/01/2026 International Design and implementation of a BioQAV pre-treatment unit. 04/02/2026 Acquisition of 4 MR1 tankers for transporting light and dark products....








