Startup Law in Brazil
Brazilian Startup Legal Framework, vesting, equity, cap table, due diligence, foreign co-founders.
Brazil's Marco Legal das Startups: what changes in practice
Brazil Startup Law (LC 182/2021): formalized angel, stock options, regulatory sandbox, Inova Simples. Eligibility: ≤10 years + BRL 16M + innovative.
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Equity Vesting in Brazilian Startups: How It Works
Equity vesting in Brazil: 4 years + 1-year cliff, 1/48 per month. LTDA: shareholders agreement. S.A.: stock option plan. Tax treatment debated at STJ.
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Foreign Startup in Brazil: Legal Setup and IP Protection
Foreign startup in Brazil: 4 pillars — corporate form (LTDA→S.A.), Startup Law (LC 182/2021), INPI trademark, LGPD from day one.
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Foreign-Founder Startups in Brazil: Cap Table, Vesting, ESOP, and IP Assignment
Foreign founder of Brazilian startup: 5 fronts — vehicle (LTDA/S.A.), Startup Law (LC 182/2021), cap table with vesting, ESOP, founder IP assignment.
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Venture Capital and Corporate Venture in Brazil for Foreign Investors: Term Sheet, SAFE, Convertible Notes
Foreign investor in Brazilian startup: 4 paths — shares/quotas, Brazil SAFE, convertible loan, recognized investor (LC 182/2021). Triggers RDE-IED.
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