Legal consulting is the professional activity of providing expert advice, strategic guidance, and non-litigation support on legal matters to organizations. Every company that is willing to operate in Brazil is required to have a legal representative in the country. This representation is essential to ensure the company complies with local laws, especially regarding reception of legal notifications, summons, and compliance with legal obligations.
By appointing a legal representative domiciled in Brazil, an overseas company ensures proper forwarding of all legal and regulatory communications to its investors and international partners. This allows for a smooth and transparent operation in the country.
The legal representative will act on behalf of overseas partners, comprising the following main responsibilities:
The appointment of the legal representative is formalized through a specific mandate (called a power of attorney), which grants the necessary powers to act on behalf of the overseas company in Brazil. The representative should not be confused with the company’s administrator.
To explain how this service works specifically in Brazil, we have prepared a complete e-book that covers legal representation, representative’s responsibilities and the appointment procedure. Download the ebook to know more.
