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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.

Understanding how the figure of the Legal Representative works in BrazilUnderstanding how the figure of the Legal Representative works in Brazil
Redação • July 14, 2021

Understanding how the figure of the Legal Representative works in Brazil

The legal representative can be any natural person, Brazilian or foreigner, as long as this person has residence in Brazil.

Understanding the UBO in BrazilUnderstanding the UBO in Brazil
Redação • July 7, 2021

Understanding the UBO in Brazil

The UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) is a figure provided for in the legislation on financial crimes.

Brazilian Tax Law on Foreign InvestmentsBrazilian Tax Law on Foreign Investments
Redação • June 30, 2021

Brazilian Tax Law on Foreign Investments

Understand how Brazil taxes foreign investments and find out how much it will cost to invest money in a Brazilian company.

Understanding Copyright Law in Brazil: a brief review about Copyright protection for startupsUnderstanding Copyright Law in Brazil: a brief review about Copyright protection for startups
Redação • June 9, 2021

Understanding Copyright Law in Brazil: a brief review about Copyright protection for startups

Every entrepreneur who desires to start a business in Brazil must be aware of the national Copyright Law aspects.

Understanding the investments in startups via Convertible Notes in BrazilUnderstanding the investments in startups via Convertible Notes in Brazil
Redação • May 26, 2021

Understanding the investments in startups via Convertible Notes in Brazil

The Convertible Notes in Brazil are directly inspired by the North American ones.

Understanding Brazilian CorporationsUnderstanding Brazilian Corporations
Redação • May 20, 2021

Understanding Brazilian Corporations

In Brazil, legally, the most complex type of company is the Anonymous Societies and the Brazilian Corporations.

Why is Brazil attractive for investment in startups?Why is Brazil attractive for investment in startups?
Redação • May 13, 2021

Why is Brazil attractive for investment in startups?

It is important to remember that the market for startups in Brazil is very heated and developing day after day.

Brazilian Limited Liability CompaniesBrazilian Limited Liability Companies
Redação • May 5, 2021

Brazilian Limited Liability Companies

The Brazilian Limited Liability Companies are regulated by the Brazilian Civil Code, in articles 1.052 to 1.087.

The growth of fintechs in BrazilThe growth of fintechs in Brazil
Redação • April 21, 2021

The growth of fintechs in Brazil

Over the last few years, Brazil has experienced a huge growth of fintechs.