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GECEX Resolution n.º 232/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n.º 233/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.">

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) at the Ministry of Economy updated the list of capital goods (BK) – GECEX Resolution n.º 232/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n.º 233/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) launched a new feature, namely “Investors Network”, in its digital platform on long-term investment projects, designed to match interested investors, as well as and other parties, in investment opportunities of specific sectors.

The Ministry of Economy launched a public consultation intended to survey companies on the existence of regulatory barriers to economic efficiency that may cause competition asymmetry between Brazilian and foreign companies, and harm foreign trade.

Law n.º 14.133/2021). Contracting public entities must disclose public notices, price registers, and contracts at the PNPC.">

The Federal Government launched the National Public Procurement Portal (PNCP, in the Portuguese acronym), designed as a single window of public information on government procurement, carried out under the New Bidding Law (Law n.º 14.133/2021). Contracting public entities must disclose public notices, price registers, and contracts at the PNPC.

Law n.º 14.195/2021), intended to streamline the institutional framework for companies operating in Brazil, hence promoting the attraction of investments and recovery of the economy.">

The Federal Government enacted the Business Environment Law (Law n.º 14.195/2021), intended to streamline the institutional framework for companies operating in Brazil, hence promoting the attraction of investments and recovery of the economy.

Schedule for public consultations (26th Edition)

Under its Regulatory Agenda, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) instituted the Financial Liquidity Facilities (LFL, in the Portuguese acronym), designed to improve market efficiency and systemic stability, applicable to specific financial institutions. Operations will commence in November 2021.

The Federal Government enabled financial institutions to maintain voluntary deposits in the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), providing an additional instrument for managing the financial system. It comprises BCB’s Regulatory Agenda.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) launched a public consultation on the improvement of regulatory requirements for local content certification activities. ANP intends to improve predictability for E&P agents and their suppliers.

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) updated the list of auto-parts not produced domestically that are subject to a reduced 2% import tariff rate under the “ex-tariff” regime. Furthermore, CAMEX also updated the list of auto-parts not produced domestically that are exempt of import tariffs under the Rota 2030 program.

The Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) submitted to public consultation a proposal to amend the conditions of the Surplus Selling Mechanism (MVE, in the Portuguese acronym), as a means to mitigate the effect of defaulting purchasing agents within the mechanism.

Law n. 14.130/2021. They are designed to invest in rural land acquisition, agribusiness activities, agribusiness financial assets, and credit rights.">

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) enacted temporary and experimental provisions that enable the constitution of Agribusiness Investment Funds (FIAGROs), which were established by Law n. 14.130/2021. They are designed to invest in rural land acquisition, agribusiness activities, agribusiness financial assets, and credit rights.