Lawyer for International Investors in Brazil

Legal certainty for investing, acquiring real estate, opening companies, and protecting assets in Brazil

Investing in Brazil can offer excellent opportunities, but it also involves significant legal risks, especially for foreign investors or Brazilian nationals residing abroad. Regulatory differences, poorly structured contracts, unauthorized intermediaries, and sophisticated fraud schemes may jeopardize real estate, corporate, and financial investments.

Carrillo Advogados provides strategic and preventive legal assistance to international investors, with a strong focus on capital protection, risk analysis, and the secure structuring of investments in Brazil, always in compliance with Brazilian law.


Legal advisory for foreign and international investors

Proper legal assistance is essential for those seeking to invest in Brazil with confidence. Our advisory services are designed to anticipate risks, prevent financial losses, and ensure legal certainty at every stage of the investment process.

We assist investors who intend to:

  • Transfer financial resources to Brazil in a lawful and secure manner

  • Acquire residential, commercial, or rural real estate

  • Invest in Brazilian companies or participate in corporate structures

  • Establish companies or legal entities in Brazil

  • Avoid real estate, corporate, or financial fraud

  • Review contracts and investment structures prior to execution


Legal analysis of contracts and investments in Brazil

One of the greatest risks faced by international investors is entering into contracts without specialized legal review, often drafted unilaterally or incompatible with Brazilian legislation.

Carrillo Advogados conducts a technical and strategic review of contracts, including:

  • Real estate purchase and sale agreements

  • Shareholders’ agreements and corporate contracts

  • Investment and equity participation agreements

  • Real estate development and incorporation contracts

  • Financing instruments and guarantees

  • Agreements with intermediaries, brokers, or representatives

Our objective is to identify hidden risks, abusive clauses, legal vulnerabilities, and any indications of fraud or irregularities.


Prevention of fraud and scams targeting international investors

Unfortunately, foreign investors are frequent targets of real estate, corporate, and financial fraud in Brazil, often involving complex and sophisticated structures.

We act preventively to:

  • Identify false investment opportunities

  • Verify the legal status of properties, companies, and projects

  • Assess the legitimacy of intermediaries and local partners

  • Prevent fraudulent schemes and simulated transactions

  • Reduce the risk of significant asset losses

When necessary, we also pursue judicial accountability of those involved, always after a careful assessment of legal feasibility.


Legal structuring for company formation and investments

In addition to prevention, we provide comprehensive legal support for structuring investments in Brazil, taking into account the investor’s profile and the nature of the capital involved.

Our services include:

  • Company and corporate formation

  • Structuring of corporate arrangements suitable to the investment

  • Definition of partners’ rights and responsibilities

  • Analysis of regulatory and contractual risks

  • Legal planning for medium- and long-term investments

Our approach is always tailored and strategic, considering legal, contractual, and asset-related aspects.


Why work with a lawyer specialized in international investments

Investing without specialized legal counsel may result in irreversible financial losses. The support of a lawyer experienced in financial fraud, complex contracts, and strategic litigation is essential to protect invested capital.

Carrillo Advogados stands out for:

  • Technical and strategic legal practice

  • Preventive and asset-protection-focused approach

  • Experience in financial and real estate fraud matters

  • Careful and thorough legal risk analysis

  • Ethical practice, with no promises of results

  • Assistance to investors in Brazil and abroad

We assist international and foreign investors, as well as Brazilian nationals residing overseas, through remote or in-person consultations, starting with an initial legal assessment focused on understanding the investment and its risks.


Legal assessment of the investment

Each investment requires a tailored legal analysis. Before making any decision, it is essential to obtain proper legal guidance.

👉 Contact us for a legal assessment of your investment in Brazil.

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