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Historically, Latin America has always been known for its exhaustive and rigorous corporate compliance systems which can vary by country, and prove challenging for foreign investors to understand. Countries such as Brazil and Argentina register high on global tables...
Considered the eighth-largest economy in the world and the largest in Latin America, Brazil is one of the leading economic figures in the region. In 2018, Brazil's GDP reached US$3.365 trillion, and according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the country's GDP...
Brazil trade has increased as a result of a long-awaited economic recovery. Brazil is in the process of strengthening key trade relationships with partners such as Dubai, the export hub of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After having passed the economic recession in...
Despite being the 7th largest recipient of foreign direct investment in the world and by far the highest in Latin America, Brazil has the most rigorous corporate compliance system in the region. In fact, Brazil ranks in the top 10 locations worldwide for complexity of...
It is well-established that Latin America is by far the most biodiverse continent in the world. Home to the largest rainforest on the planet, the longest mountain range in the world, as well as some of the greatest deserts, Latin America plays host to the most diverse...
Trademark enforcement in Latin America follows a set of laws, international treaties, and normative. The Global Innovation Index 2019 (GII) developed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) measures an economy’s innovation performance, this GII ranks...
As many successful multinational companies take the step of expanding to Latin America, they must consider their options for if things don’t quite go to plan. It’s important to understand and map out a clear exit strategy, just in case the market doesn’t perform as...
After few years of economic slowdown, Brazil is finally showing signs that a bright future is coming. To achieve solid and consistent economic growth, Brazil needs to make great strides in developing and supporting emerging industries. Currently, Brazil has clear...
For a brief but comprehensive lawyer's guide to Brazil, we coordinated with our Country Manager for Biz Latin Hub in São Paulo, Gabriel Zago. Gabriel has over 10 years’ experience advocating for multinational companies, with extensive knowledge of Brazilian corporate...
Brazil is well known in the world for its prominent tourism industry. According to the Ministry of Tourism, between 2016 and 2018 Brazil received more than 30 million passengers landing on international flights. However, although there has been a growth in the demand...