The Federative Republic of Brazil is a democratic State by rights, with a Presidential system of government. The President of the Republic performs two functions: Head of State and Head of the Federal Government. The Presidency of the Republic and the Vice-presidency are in the foremost position of federal public administration, assisted by the ministers, with the subordination of the government bureaus, autarchies, foundations, public companies and other directly or indirectly controlled entities.
Government system:
Government structure
- Executive Branch
- Federal Level
- State Level
- Municipal Level
- Legislative Branch
- Judiciary Branch
Procedure for investors wishing to enter the market
To ease the foreign investors understanding of the main rules, relevant regulatory bodies and business discipline, familiarization with the main relevant details of the current dynamics in Brazil and Pernambuco is recommended. Two guides are helpful at this stage.
Legal Guide for foreign investors in Brazil (english version)
Legal Guide for foreign investors in Brazil (spanish version)
Written by the Lawyers Center of Society Studies (CESA), it contains information about; the judiciary system in Brazil; Brazilian Exchange regime; types of association; fiscal system; antitrust legislation; labor and environment; privatizations; civil and commercial courts; consumers rights in Brazil; etc (2006):
Legal Guide for foreign investors in Pernambuco (english version)
Written by the Lawyers Center of Society Studies (CESAR), it contains information about: the legislation of Pernambuco State, including themes such as tributes and fiscal incentives, contracts with the state’s public administration; environmental law; private real estate issues; registration of commerce; Suape Port and Industrial Complex. (2009)
