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The Ministry of Economy and the Brazilian Department of Registration of Business and Integration (DREI) ratified the legal basis for accepting digital currencies (cryptocurrencies) in the capital incorporation of businesses. National Commerce Registries must safeguard private sector autonomy, as expressed by the Law of Economic Freedom (Law n. 13.874/2019).

The Ministry of Economy and the Brazilian Department of Registration of Business and Integration (DREI) ratified the legal basis for accepting digital currencies (cryptocurrencies) in the capital incorporation of businesses. National Commerce Registries must safeguard private sector autonomy, as expressed by the Law of Economic Freedom (Law n. 13.874/2019).

The National Committee of Investment (CONINV, in the Portuguese acronym) at the Ministry of Economy enacted its Regulatory Agenda for improving the investment environment, covering 147 initiatives across 13 strategic themes for the 2021-2022 period.

The National Committee of Investment (CONINV, in the Portuguese acronym) at the Ministry of Economy enacted its Regulatory Agenda for improving the investment environment, covering 147 initiatives across 13 strategic themes for the 2021-2022 period.

The Federal Government enacted the new Brazilian Bankruptcy Law (Law n. 14.112/2020), seeking to improve the business environment. The law implemented a wide range of revisions to the legal framework on bankruptcy, judicial recovery and extrajudicial recovery.

The Federal Government enacted the new Brazilian Bankruptcy Law (Law n. 14.112/2020), seeking to improve the business environment. The law implemented a wide range of revisions to the legal framework on bankruptcy, judicial recovery and extrajudicial recovery.

Summarized schedule for public contributions (18th Edition)

The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) enacted simplifying provisions to the regulatory framework for aircraft registration, aimed at reducing bureaucratic procedures. They relate to the digitalization of procedures and adherence to the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment.

The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) enacted simplifying provisions to the regulatory framework for aircraft registration, aimed at reducing bureaucratic procedures. They relate to the digitalization of procedures and adherence to the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) launched its Regulatory Sandbox program, in order to select seven innovative business models from financial entities operating in capital markets. While promoting market innovation and regulatory improvement, the program can result in definitive authorization for those selected projects.

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) submitted two draft resolutions to public consultation, regarding the improvement of foreign exchange market regulation, by incorporating innovations and new foreign transactions business models. They seek to improve market efficiency and competitiveness.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) enacted Resolution n. 833/2020, regulating the local content criteria applied to individualization of production and annexation of areas. The resolution simplified those procedures and reinforced legal security.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) enacted Resolution n. 833/2020, regulating the local content criteria applied to individualization of production and annexation of areas. The resolution simplified those procedures and reinforced legal security.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) launched a public consultation on a draft resolution to reduce the applied royalty rate for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Its goals are to increase the attractiveness of smaller scale oil fields and to lower the economic impact on SMEs of sudden drops in oil prices.

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) updated the List of auto-parts not produced domestically, including 17 auto-parts of 11 NCM (Mercosur Common Nomenclature). Auto-parts covered by the list are treated as the “Ex-tariff” regime, being subject to a reduced 2% import tariff.

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) updated the List of auto-parts not produced domestically, including 17 auto-parts of 11 NCM (Mercosur Common Nomenclature). Auto-parts covered by the list are treated as the “Ex-tariff” regime, being subject to a reduced 2% import tariff.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) updated the regulatory provisions on food supplements, including lists of authorized constituents, limits of use, nutrition allegations and complementary labeling. Companies have a two-year adaptation period to comply.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) issued new labeling requirements for cosmetics, perfumes and hygiene products, providing that product composition must also be labeled in the Portuguese language. Companies have a one-year adaptation period to comply.