All Our Services

Our true specialty is helping foreign clients to achieve their goals in Brazil. Our lawyers speak fluent English and we understand the standards expected by world-class corporations and individuals. Some of the specialties we handle at our firm:

• Brazilian Citizenship for Foreigners: Every Pathway, in Plain English
  • Brazilian Citizenship by Marriage (and by a Brazilian Child): The One-Year Route
  • Brazilian Citizenship for Portuguese-Speaking Nationals: the One-Year Route
  • Cidadania Brasileira para Estrangeiros: o Guia das Rotas
  • Cidadania Brasileira para Filho Nascido no Exterior
  • Cidadania Brasileira para Nacionais de Países de Língua Portuguesa
  • Cidadania Brasileira por Casamento: a Naturalização em 1 Ano
  • Cidadania por Descendência para Adultos: a Opção perante Juiz Federal
  • Extraordinary Naturalization: Brazilian Citizenship After 15 Years
  • Naturalização Ordinária no Brasil: Cidadania após Quatro Anos
  • Ordinary Naturalization in Brazil: Becoming a Citizen After Four Years
  • Reacquiring Brazilian Citizenship: Getting Your Nationality Back
  • Brazilian Citizenship by Descent
  • Securing Brazilian Citizenship for Your Child Born Abroad
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Statute of Limitations in Brazil
  • Sued Under Brazil’s Consumer Code (CDC): Defense for Foreign Companies
  • Consumer Rights Violations in Brazil
  • How Lawsuits Work in Brazil
  • International Arbitration in Brazil
  • Brazil Lawsuit Monitoring & Litigation Alerts
  • How Long Lawsuits Last in Brazil
  • How Much Does a Lawsuit Cost in Brazil
  • Brazil Lawsuit on Contingency Basis
  • Risks of Filing Lawsuit in Brazil
  • What Lawyer Should I Choose for My Lawsuit in Brazil?
  • Chances of Recovering Losses by Suing in Brazil
  • Clients that Brazilian Lawyers Avoid
  • Risks of Hiring Brazilian Attorneys Not Charging Anything Upfront
  • Disputes in Brazil: Should I Negotiate or Sue?
  • Hire a Brazilian Attorney or Try to Negotiate Myself?
  • Action for an Accounting in Brazil
  • Brazil Property Reinstatement Lawsuit
  • Brazil Paternity Lawsuit
  • How to Look Up Legal Cases in Brazil
  • Paternity Denial Action in Brazil
  • How to Avoid Scams in Brazil – The Guide
• Portuguese Immigration
  • D2 Visa in Portugal for Entrepreneurs
  • D7 Visa: Passive Income
  • Portugal Retirement Visa
  • D8 Visa: Portugal Digital Nomad
  • Tech Visa in Portugal
  • Portugal Job Seeker Visa
  • Portuguese Golden Visa
  • D6 Visa: Family Reunification
  • Portugal Student Visa
  • The Naturalization Process for Portuguese Citizenship
• US Immigration
  • Spouse Green Card (CR1/IR1)
    • Green Card por Casamento (CR1/IR1)
  • Fiance Visa
    • Visto de Noivo(a)
  • Employment Based Green Card
  • California EB5
  • Texas EB5
  • Visto EB5 para brasileiros
  • Specialty Occupations (H1B Visa)
  • Treaty Investor (E2 Visa)
  • Family-Based Green Card
• Brazil Immigration & Residency for Foreigners
  • Apply in Brazil or at a Consulate?
  • Autorização de Residência CPLP no Brasil
  • Brazil Overstay Fine & Tourist Extensions
  • Certidao de Movimentos Migratorios (Brazil Entry and Exit Record)
  • CRNM (antigo RNE): Renovação, 2ª Via e Prazos
  • Do You Need an Immigration Lawyer in Brazil?
  • Moving to Brazil from the US: The Legal Checklist
  • Reunião Familiar no Brasil: Autorização de Residência
  • The Federal Police (DELEMIG) Immigration Appointment in Brazil: What to Expect
  • CPLP Residence Permit in Brazil: The Guide for All Portuguese-Speaking Nationals
  • Mercosul Residency in Brazil – Brazil Mercosur Visa (VITEM XIII) & Residence Authorization
  • Brazil Retirement Visa
  • Brazil eVisa
  • How to Get the RNM Card
  • Student Visa
  • Residência Permanente no Brasil por Casamento
  • Brazil Citizenship
  • Family Reunion Visa
  • Business Investment Visa in Brazil
  • Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) 2026
    • Brazil Digital Nomad Visa Regulation in English
    • Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: The Document Checklist (2026)
    • Health Insurance for Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa
  • Permanent Residency by Marriage
  • Former Brazilian Citizens
  • Keeping Your Brazilian Residency After Divorce or Widowhood
  • Permanent Residency by Childbirth
  • Work Visas in Brazil
    • “VITEM V” Work Visa
    • Intra-Company Transfer Visa
    • Oil and Gas Visas in Brazil
    • Technical Assistance Visas in Brazil
    • Artist Visa in Brazil
    • Business Visa in Brazil
    • Officer and Director Visa in Brazil
    • Religious & Missionary Visa in Brazil
    • Scientist and Researcher Visa in Brazil
    • Sports and Athlete Visa in Brazil
    • Volunteer Work Visa in Brazil
• Government Relations
  • How Foreign Governments, NGOs, and Institutions Partner with Brazil
  • Institutional Relations in Brasília: How Access Really Works (and What It Isn’t)
  • MOUs and Cooperation Agreements with the Brazilian Government
• Collection in Brazil
  • Statute of Limitations for Debts in Brazil
  • Official Protests Can Pressure Debtors in Brazil
  • Brazil Consumer vs Commercial Debt Collection
  • Protect The Company When Collecting Debt
  • Debtor’s Location in Brazil Affect Court Procedures
  • Sell Unpaid Debts to a Third Party in Brazil
• Tax Filing in Brazil
  • Final Departure Tax Declaration
• Tax Services
  • Carne Leao
• Cross-Border
  • Non-Resident Bank Account Setup in Brazil
  • Service of Process
  • Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards
  • Escrow Services
  • Letters Rogatory
  • Money Transfer Service
  • Recognition of Foreign Divorces
    • Reconhecimento de Divórcio Estrangeiro
  • Recognition of Foreign Judgments
    • Reconhecimento de Sentença Estrangeira
• Foreign Investment
  • Banking Registrations
  • RDE – ROF Central Bank Registration
• Notary Services in Brazil
  • Have a Foreign Marriage Recognized in Brazil
  • Reconhecer um Casamento Estrangeiro no Brasil
  • Apostille in Brazil
    • Apostila de Haia
  • Brazilian Birth Certificate
    • Certidão de Nascimento
  • e-Notariado
    • e-Notariado no Brasil
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Power of Attorney
  • Search for Wills in Brazil
    • Busca de Testamentos
• Online Consultation
  • Thank you
• Real Estate Lawyers in Brazil
  • Buy Brazilian Real Estate with Bitcoin
  • FAQ – Buying Real Estate in Brazil with Oliveira Lawyers
  • Off-Plan Property in Brazil (Na Planta): 2026 Buyer’s Guide
  • Parceria para Corretores de Imoveis
  • The Ultimate Foreign Investor’s Guide to Buying and Holding Brazilian Real Estate Through an LLC
  • Brazil Golden Visa
    • Brazil Golden Visa Checklist
    • Real Estate Investment – Normative Resolution No. 36
    • Regulation 46
  • Property Records
  • Real Estate Development Consulting
  • Book Consultation
  • Full Legal Support for Buying Property in Brazil (A to Z)
  • Real Estate Litigation
    • Developer Breach
  • Real Estate Sale Support
  • Real Estate Power of Attorney
  • Conveyance Attorney
  • Real Estate Investigations
  • How to Buy Properties in Brazil in 15 Easy Steps
    • Buying Property in Brazil as a Couple: Your Marriage and Its Asset Regime Come First
    • How to Make an Offer for a Property in Brazil
    • How to Review the Public Deed of Sale (Escritura) in Brazil
    • What are the Real Estate Closing Costs in Brazil
    • רכישת נדל״ן בברזיל ב-12 צעדים פשוטים
    • Como comprar imóveis no Brasil morando no exterior
    • Do It Yourself or Hire a Lawyer
    • كيفية شراء العقارات في البرازيل في 12 خطوة سهلة
    • How to Check Property Records in Brazil
      • Examples of documents and certificates required
      • Development & Construction
      • Zoning & Building Codes
      • Usufruct
    • Real Estate Due Diligence in Brazil
    • How to Draft a Purchase & Sale Agreement for Real Estate in Brazil
    • How to Provide a Downpayment When Buying a Property in Brazil
    • How to Send Money to Brazil
      • Como enviar dinheiro para o Brasil
      • Donations for Purchase of Real Estate
    • What is CPF Brazil
    • How to Obtain Certificates of Clearance for Seller When Buying a Property in Brazil
    • How to Obtain Certificates of Clearance When Buying a Property in Brazil
    • How to Prepare for a Real Estate Closing in Brazil
    • How to Have Your Documents Legalized for Use in Brazil
    • How to Obtain a Power of Attorney to Buy a Property in Brazil
    • How to Attend a Real Estate Closing in Brazil
  • 6 Reasons to Buy Real Estate in Brazil
    • Land Ownership in Brazil: Can Foreigners Own Property?
  • Living in Brazil
    • Residency & Citizenship
      • Passport and Visa
  • Where to Buy Real Estate in Brazil
    • Sao Paulo Properties
    • Northeast
      • Aquiraz, Ceara
      • Beberibe, Ceara
        • Praia do Morro Branco
        • Praia do Uruau
      • Canoa Quebrada
      • Porto Seguro, Bahia
      • Real Estate in Fortaleza, Ceara
    • Rural and Seacoast Areas
    • Rural Land
• Serviços para Empresas Brasileiras
• Business Law
  • Advisory
    • Legal Opinion
  • Corporate Law
    • M&A
    • Securities
  • Asset Protection
    • Bankruptcy
  • Setting up a Business
  • Business Litigation
    • Class Actions
  • Commercial
  • Contracts
    • Independent Contractor Agreement
    • Partnership Agreement
    • Employment Contract
    • Confidentiality Agreement
    • Non-compete Agreement
    • Non-disclosure Agreement
    • Purchase Agreement
    • Sales Contract
    • Service Contract
    • Franchise Agreement
    • Donation
    • Joint Venture Agreement
    • Breach of Contract
    • Licensing Agreements
    • Loan Agreement
    • Distribution Agreements
• Start-up Services
  • Startup Legal Services
    • Open a Company in Brazil
  • Accounting & Auditing
    • GAAP
  • Virtual Office
  • Startup Consulting in Brazil
    • Partner Search
      • Buying a Business
        • Existing Business
        • Valuing a Business
        • Due Diligence in Brazil
    • Project Management
    • Strategy Consulting
    • Human Resources
• Technology
  • IP
    • Industrial Design
    • Patents
    • Copyright
    • Intellectual Property Licensing
    • Trade Secrets
  • E-Commerce
  • Internet Law
  • Information Technology
• Personal Injury
  • Injured in a Traffic Accident in Brazil: What Foreign Victims Can Recover
  • Medical Malpractice in Brazil: A Guide for Foreign Patients
  • Tourist and Adventure Accidents in Brazil: Your Rights as a Foreign Visitor
  • When a Loved One Dies in Brazil: Wrongful Death and Repatriation for Foreign Families
• Inheritance & Probate
  • Documents to Provide for an Inheritance in Brazil
  • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Probates in Brazil
  • Foreign citizens inherit property in Brazil
  • Inheritance taxes and fees in Brazil
  • The Probate Process in Brazil
  • Time Limit for Claiming an Inheritance in Brazil
  • Brazilian Courts Recognize a U.S. Will
  • Brazil’s Forced Heirship
  • Local Attorney to Handle a Probate in Brazil
  • Transfer Inherited Funds from BR to US
  • Disputes Over Inheritance
  • Locate Bank Accounts or Hidden Assets
  • Renounce My Inheritance in Brazil
  • Official Translations and Apostilles for U.S. Documents
  • Handling Creditors’ Claims in Brazil
  • Separate Brazilian Bank Account during Probate
  • Inheriting Brazilian Company Shares from Abroad
  • Replace a Slow Attorney in Brazilian Inheritance Probate
  • Expedite Brazilian Inheritance Under Special Circumstances
  • CPF for Inheritance, Accounts, or Taxes in Brazil
  • Property Appraisals in Brazilian Probate
  • Heirs Abroad Can’t Attend Brazilian Court Hearings
  • Inheritance in Portugal
  • US Consulate in Brazil Assist with Inheritance Probate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Prenuptial Agreements
• Others
  • Criminal Defense in Brazil
    • Computers Crime Fraud
    • Financial Crime Defense Attorney
    • Money Laundering Attorney in Brazil
    • Embezzlement
  • FGTS Withdrawal Assistance
  • Banking
  • Civil Law
  • Drafting POA – Power of Attorney for use in Brazil
    • Procuração Pública de Estrangeiros para Uso no Brasil
  • Antitrust & Trade
  • Public Law
    • Administrative
    • Public Law Specialties
    • Budgetary
    • Constitutional
    • Tax
  • Environmental
  • Mediation
• Estate Planning in Brazil for Foreigners
  • Estate Planning for Families with Assets in Brazil and Another Country
  • Financial Power of Attorney in Brazil (Procuracao) for Foreigners
  • Living Will in Brazil (Testamento Vital)
  • Making a Will in Brazil: A Foreigner’s Guide
  • Medical Power of Attorney in Brazil: Naming Who Decides Your Care

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Legal Translation Services

Legal translations are required throughout the life cycle of a legal case. Our legal translators include lawyers, paralegals, and court sworn legal translators. Our services include legal translation services between English, Portuguese, and Spanish languages:

• Contracts, Agreements, and Legal Correspondence
• Court orders and rulings
• Case paperwork, evidences, documents
• Sworn translation available