Brazil Issues Its First Alphanumeric CNPJ
Brazil issued its first alphanumeric CNPJ in July 2025. Learn what changes, who is affected and what existing businesses need to do.
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Santa Cruz SAF: Matix Capital Deal Update
Santa Cruz's SAF talks with Matix Capital advance: ex-Botafogo CEO Thairo Arruda visits Recife as the club moves to finalize a share purchase deal.
CADE Clears American Airlines' Stake in Azul
CADE approved American Airlines' ~8% minority stake in Azul with no restrictions, finding no competitive risks in the Brazil-US aviation market.
ES Gets Agribusiness Hub With Airport in Pinheiros
Orletti Park Log in Pinheiros, ES: 350,000 m² agribusiness hub with warehouses and 1,100m night-capable runway for coffee and pepper exports.
Brazil Rural Holdings Face AI Tax Substance Test
Brazil's rural holding boom faces AI-powered tax scrutiny. Learn what the substance test means for agribusiness families and how to stay compliant.
Brazil firms rethink cloud costs and architecture
Brazilian firms are reining in cloud costs, embracing multicloud and colocation, and adopting FinOps to manage AI spending.
Brazil sets foreign MEI record: 106,000 in 2026
Brazil has over 106,000 active foreign MEI registrations as of June 2026 — up 24% year-on-year. Learn which countries lead and how to register.
Brazil Launches Alphanumeric CNPJ Numbers
Brazil launches alphanumeric CNPJ on July 31, 2025. Learn what changes, who is affected, and what businesses and developers must do to prepare.
Brazil Data Centers Shift to Project Finance
Brazil's data center market needs up to R$ 1 trillion in investment. Project finance is replacing corporate debt for hyperscale AI facilities.
Brazil Tax Reform: Why Companies Must Act Now
Brazil's tax reform testing phase is underway. Learn how CBS, IBS and split payment will reshape pricing, supply chains and working capital.
Médias de Valor: Last Day to Register
Last call: today is the deadline to enter Médias de Valor award for mid-sized Brazilian companies. Free registration, four pillars, 20 winners in Nov 2026.
Brazil's Alphanumeric CNPJ: What Changes for Business
Brazil's CNPJ goes alphanumeric from July 31, 2025. Learn what changes for businesses, which systems need updating and how to avoid cash-flow risks.
Brazil Luxury Real Estate: 100% Emotional
Economist Fábio Tadeu Araújo explains what drives Brazil's luxury real estate market: emotion, wellness, architecture, and top 5 regional hotspots.
Raízen's R$ 61.4 bn Debt Plan Approved in Court
São Paulo court approves Raízen's R$ 61.4 billion debt restructuring — the biggest in Brazilian history. Key facts for investors and expats.
Lula Signs Law Routing Bet Revenues to Federal Police
Lula signed a law routing sports betting revenues to Brazil's Federal Police via Funapol. Transfers will be gradual from multiple sources.
Lula Signs 3% Betting Levy for Federal Police
Lula signed PLV 8/2026: licensed betting operators in Brazil must now transfer 3% of fixed-odds revenue to a Federal Police fund.
Brazilian Fintech to Tokenize Assets on XRP Ledger
Brazilian fintech Atlas Inc., founded by ex-Mercado Bitcoin executives, will tokenize real-world assets on XRP Ledger after receiving an ecosystem grant.
Brazil rate cap may deter banks from payroll loans
Brazil's central bank warns a 1.99%/month rate cap on private-sector payroll loans may deter banks. June balance hit R$113.3bn, up 143% year-on-year.
Ponte Preta SAF: how R$1bn is split
Ponte Preta's R$1 billion SAF proposal: R$400m stadium, R$300m football, R$300m debts. Majestoso stays club property on 30-year loan.
Lula Signs Law Sending 3% of Bet Revenue to PF
Brazil's Lula signed a law sending 3% of licensed betting revenue to Federal Police, with scaled increases and R$ 200 million Treasury boost in 2026.