Legal Documents for Brazil
Create free legal documents tailored to Brazil law. Templates reference the statutes named on each document page. Laws change, so check the current rules and get legal advice for significant matters.
Legal System
Civil law system based on the Brazilian Civil Code (Lei 10.406/2002) and the 1988 Constitution.
Most Popular Templates in Brazil
Articles Amendment Brazil (Alteração Contratual de Ltda.)
An amendment to the articles of association of a Brazilian Sociedade Limitada — governed by CC Art. 997 and applicable to changes in name, address, capital, management, or partners, with mandatory Junta Comercial registration.
Ata do Conselho de Administração Brasil
Ata do Conselho de Administração de Sociedade Anônima (SA) no Brasil — regida pelo Art. 142 da Lei 6.404/1976 (Lei das S.A.), registra as deliberações do CA sobre gestão estratégica, eleição de diretores, aprovação de orçamentos, contratação de auditores independentes e demais competências legais do conselho, com arquivamento obrigatório na sede e registro na Junta Comercial.
Contract Termination Letter Brazil
A Contract Termination Letter for Brazil governed by Código Civil Art. 473 and Arts. 474–475, formally communicating the unilateral termination or mutual rescission of a contract, with legal justification and compliance with notice periods.
Assignment of Credits Brazil (Cessão de Créditos)
An Assignment of Credits (Cessão de Créditos) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 286–298, transferring receivables or credit rights from cedente (assignor) to cessionário (assignee), with debtor notification requirements and guarantor preservation.
Assignment of Contractual Position Brazil (Cessão de Posição Contratual)
An Assignment of Contractual Position (Cessão de Posição Contratual) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 286–303, transferring the complete legal position of a contracting party (cedente) to a third party (cessionário), including all rights and obligations, with mandatory consent of the remaining contractual party.
Consignment Agreement Brazil (Contrato de Consignação)
A Consignment Agreement (Contrato de Consignação) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 534–537, establishing terms for a consignor to deliver goods to a consignee for sale, with return of unsold items and remittance of proceeds minus commission.
Property Management Agreement Brazil (Contrato de Administração de Imóvel)
A Property Management Agreement (Contrato de Administração de Imóvel) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 653–692 (mandate) and Lei 6.530/1978 (CRECI broker regulation), authorising a real estate administrator (administradora) to manage rental collection, maintenance, tenant relations and legal compliance on behalf of the property owner.
Built-to-Suit Agreement Brazil
A Built-to-Suit Agreement for Brazil — governed by Lei 8.245/1991 Art. 54-A, whereby the landlord constructs or renovates a property to the tenant's specifications in exchange for a long-term lease with non-revisable rent.
Property Use Assignment Contract Brazil (Cessão de Uso de Imóvel)
A Property Use Assignment Contract (Cessão de Uso de Imóvel) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Art. 1.225 and Arts. 565–578, formalizing the gratuitous or onerous assignment of property use rights (comodato or cessão de uso), distinct from lease agreements, for residential and commercial properties.
Codicil Brazil (Codicilo)
A Codicil (Codicilo) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 1.881–1.885, allowing the testator to add minor testamentary dispositions such as funeral instructions, small bequests of movable goods, and appointment of executors without the formalities of a full will.
Donation with Charge Brazil (Doação com Encargo)
A Donation with Charge (Doação com Encargo) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Art. 553 and Arts. 538–564, allowing the donor to transfer assets to a donee subject to a specific obligation (encargo) enforceable by the donor, heirs, or the Public Ministry.
Family Holding Company Brazil (Holding Familiar)
A Family Holding Company agreement (Holding Familiar) for Brazil — governed by the Código Civil and Lei 6.404/1976 (Corporations Law), establishing a holding structure for family wealth management, succession planning, and tax optimization through a Sociedade Limitada or Sociedade Anônima.
Private Will Brazil (Testamento Particular)
A Private Will (Testamento Particular) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 1.876–1.880, allowing the testator to dispose of up to 50% of their estate (metade disponível) by private instrument signed before three witnesses, subject to the legítima reserved for forced heirs under Art. 1.846.
Credit Facility Agreement Brazil (Contrato de Abertura de Crédito)
A Credit Facility Agreement (Contrato de Abertura de Crédito) for Brazil — governed by the Código Civil and BACEN regulations, establishing a revolving credit line between financial institution and borrower, with limit, interest rate, term and withdrawal conditions.
Angel Investment Agreement Brazil (Contrato de Investimento Anjo)
An Angel Investment Agreement (Contrato de Investimento Anjo) for Brazil — governed by Lei Complementar 155/2016 Art. 61-A, allowing angel investors to contribute funds to microenterprises and small businesses (MEI, ME, EPP) without becoming partners or assuming liabilities of the investee.
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