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Articles written by the Startup Life and Silva team | Lopes Advogados on relevant legal issues in the technology and innovation ecosystem.

Legal Compliance: What it is and how to implement it in BrazilLegal Compliance: What it is and how to implement it in Brazil
Mateus Zorzi • July 30, 2025

Legal Compliance: What it is and how to implement it in Brazil

From risk assessment to corporate reputation, discover the essential steps to building a compliance program.

Acquirer | Merchant Acquirer: what it is and how it works in BrazilAcquirer | Merchant Acquirer: what it is and how it works in Brazil
Mateus Zorzi • July 30, 2025

Acquirer | Merchant Acquirer: what it is and how it works in Brazil

The acquirer is a financial institution that enables merchants to accept card payments.

Prudential Regulation: what it is in the Brazilian Financial SystemPrudential Regulation: what it is in the Brazilian Financial System
Mateus Zorzi • July 30, 2025

Prudential Regulation: what it is in the Brazilian Financial System

Prudential regulation is essential to maintain the stability of the Brazilian Financial System.

Offshore: How to establish a company in Delaware and CaymanOffshore: How to establish a company in Delaware and Cayman
Mateus Zorzi • July 30, 2025

Offshore: How to establish a company in Delaware and Cayman

Establishing an offshore company in Delaware and Cayman requires organized planning, as well as synergy with legal and accounting

Bin Sponsor: what is it and how it works in BrazilBin Sponsor: what is it and how it works in Brazil
Mateus Zorzi • July 30, 2025

Bin Sponsor: what is it and how it works in Brazil

The Bin Sponsor is authorized by networks like Visa and Mastercard to manage the BIN, a number that identifies the card issuer and

Holding Company in Brazil: what is it and how how it worksHolding Company in Brazil: what is it and how how it works
Mateus Zorzi • July 30, 2025

Holding Company in Brazil: what is it and how how it works

A holding company is a company constituted with the objective of holding equity participation in other companies.

AML – Anti-Money Laundering: what it is and how it works in BrazilAML – Anti-Money Laundering: what it is and how it works in Brazil
Mateus Zorzi • July 28, 2025

AML – Anti-Money Laundering: what it is and how it works in Brazil

AML for Fintechs: How to Structure an Efficient Anti-Money Laundering Program.

BaaS – Banking as a Service in Brazil: what it is and how it worksBaaS – Banking as a Service in Brazil: what it is and how it works
Mateus Zorzi • July 28, 2025

BaaS – Banking as a Service in Brazil: what it is and how it works

Learn more about the BaaS - Banking as a service format in Brazil and how to implement it.

Escrow Account: what it is and how it worksEscrow Account: what it is and how it works
Mateus Zorzi • July 28, 2025

Escrow Account: what it is and how it works

The escrow account is a powerful tool in M&A operations, which can – and should – be used intelligently throughout the process.