Legal Environmental Analysis for Brazil
As an emerging (and the world’s twelfth largest) economy, Brazil’s legal environment is complex and deep, particularly when it comes to foreign direct investment. Over the past two decades, the United States has grown to become Brazil’s second largest trading partner, hence the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ATEC), signed in 2011. Even so, Brazilian policy on investors from outside the country continues to strongly mediate operations, including those driven by American investors. While there are no notable subsidies or benefits for Americans looking to do business in Brazil, they should leverage the increased ease of doing business and capitalize on Brazil’s rapid economic growth to grow their investments within the country.
Brazil’s Legal Environment
Brazil’s business environment is tightly controlled by legislation, yet it remains attractive to foreign investment. The U.S Department of State recognized Brazil as the world’s sixth-largest
