Articles on Brazilian law
Bruno Machado Advocacia is a Brazilian law office based in the State of São Paulo, acting throughout Brazil. It acts for foreign nationals, foreign companies and Brazilians living abroad in matters governed by Brazilian law: probate over assets located in Brazil, purchase and registration of property, recognition of foreign judgments, company formation, debt recovery, and powers of attorney granted abroad.
The articles below explain how each of these works in practice, citing the Brazilian legislation they rely on with a link to the official source. Each is written to be read on its own. They describe the law in general terms and do not replace advice on a specific case.
Brazil Medical Treatment Visa (VITEM II) and e-Visa: 2026 Guide
Who needs a visa for treatment in Brazil, when to use the VITEM II health visa, documents, companions, online application since 2026 and extending your stay.
Brazilian Clinic Contract: 15 Clauses It Must Include
What a contract with a Brazilian dental or plastic surgery clinic must say: materials, warranty, complications, currency, cancellation and jurisdiction.
How to Verify a Brazilian Dentist, Surgeon or Clinic Before You Travel
Check CRM/CRO registration, specialty (RQE), clinic licensing, hospital accreditation, lawsuits and consumer complaints before treatment in Brazil.
Legal Checklist Before Dental Work or Surgery in Brazil
What to check before dental implants, veneers or plastic surgery in Brazil: professional registration, contract, consent, visa, insurance and payment.
Treatment in Brazil Went Wrong? Your Rights as a Foreign Patient
Surgery, implants or a procedure in Brazil went wrong? Your rights as a foreign patient, the 5-year limit, your medical records and how to act from abroad.
Brazilian Citizenship by Descent: Registering a Child Born Abroad
A child born abroad to a Brazilian parent is Brazilian — but only once registered at a consulate, or after coming to reside in Brazil and opting. The two routes, and the 1994–2007 gap.
Buying Property in Brazil as a Foreigner: Rules, Due Diligence and Registration
Urban property is open to foreigners without restriction. Rural land and the border strip are not. What to check before paying, and why the deed alone does not make you the owner.
Inheritance of Assets Located in Brazil: Jurisdiction, Applicable Law and Probate
Assets in Brazil are probated in Brazil, whatever the deceased's nationality or domicile. Which law governs the shares, forced heirship, and how heirs abroad take part.
Power of Attorney for Brazil from Abroad: Consulate, Apostille or e-Notariado
Three ways to appoint a Brazilian lawyer without travelling: a consular power of attorney, a local notary plus apostille, or a remote notarial act by video.
Recognising a Foreign Divorce or Judgment in Brazil: When the STJ Is Needed
A purely consensual divorce is recorded straight at the civil registry. Everything else needs homologation by the Superior Court of Justice. How to tell which applies.
Recovering a Debt from a Debtor in Brazil: Which Document You Hold Decides Everything
A contract that qualifies as an executive title goes straight to asset seizure and exempts a foreign creditor from posting security for costs. Anything less starts a lawsuit.
Setting Up a Company in Brazil as a Foreigner: CPF, CNPJ and the Resident Representative
You do not need a visa or residence to own a Brazilian company. What you do need: a CPF, a resident representative for service of process, and the capital registered with the Central Bank.