VPBG - Insights

From Lab to Market: How Brazil’s LIFT Ecosystem is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Finance and Digital Innovation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Laboratory for Financial and Technological Innovation (LIFT) is an open innovation ecosystem coordinated by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) in partnership with the National Federation of Associations of Central Bank Servants (FENASBAC).

Digital Child and Adolescent Statute Enters into Force and Imposes New Obligations on Companies in Brazil

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On March 17, 2026, Law No. 15,211/2025, known as the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (“Digital ECA”), entered into force. As discussed in our September 2025 newsletter, at the time of its enactment, this law represents a new regulatory milestone for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments.

Public Consultation – Revision of the Special Incentive Regime for Infrastructure Development Ordinance (Airport Sector)

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Ministry of Ports and Airports has initiated a Public Consultation to revise the Ordinance governing the procedures for qualifying projects under the Special Incentive Regime for Infrastructure Development (REIDI), including the repeal of Ordinance Minfra No. 105/2021. The initiative aims to modernize the project approval process and align sub-legal regulations with the provisions of Law No. 11488/2007 and Decree No. 6,144/2007, as well as with the recommendations issued by the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), thereby enhancing legal certainty, regulatory equality, and administrative efficiency.

Central Bank publishes new resolution regulating virtual asset service providers’ operations in the foreign exchange market

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Central Bank of Brazil (“BACEN”) published on November 10, 2025, BCB Resolution No. 521, which provides for the inclusion of certain activities and operations carried out by virtual asset service providers (“VASPs”) in the foreign exchange market, as well as situations subject to regulation of Brazilian capital abroad and foreign capital in Brazil.

BACEN publishes Normative Instruction regulating communication and technical certification for virtual asset service providers

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Central Bank of Brazil (“BACEN”) published on January 22, 2026, Normative Instruction BCB No. 701, which establishes the form of communication and the minimum requirements for the preparation of a technical certification, by an independent qualified firm, that must accompany the communication of interest in providing virtual asset services in the country.

BACEN publishes new resolutions regulating virtual assets and the activities of Virtual Asset Service Provider Companies

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Central Bank of Brazil (“BACEN”) published, on November 10, 2025, BCB Resolutions Nos. 519, 520, and 521, which regulate the authorization process, incorporation, and operation of Virtual Asset Service Provider Companies (“VASPs”).

Brazil and the European Union advance in data protection adequacy recognition

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On January 27, 2026, Brazil and the European Union announced the mutual recognition of the equivalence of their personal data protection regimes, based on Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This decision marks an important milestone in international cooperation on privacy and data protection and positions Brazil as a jurisdiction aligned with the highest global regulatory standards.

Five-Year Declaration of Foreign Capital

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Resolution BCB No. 278/2022, issued by the Central Bank of Brazil, as amended, the Five-Year Declaration of Foreign Capital must be filed by March 31, 2026, by legal entities domiciled in Brazil that (i) have participation by non-resident investor(s) and (ii) held total assets equal to or exceeding BRL 100,000.00 (one hundred thousand Brazilian reais) as of the base date of December 31, 2025 (“Reporting Entity”).

Employment Law Year in Review 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In 2025, Labor and Employment Law was shaped by significant court decisions, regulatory developments, and structural debates with a direct impact on employment relationships and corporate management. This retrospective highlights the key issues that defined the year and anticipates trends and risks that are expected to remain at the center of attention in 2026.

Brazilian Federal Revenue introduces the e-BEF and expands beneficial ownership identification obligations

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has reformed the rules governing the identification of ultimate beneficial owners and has introduced the Digital Beneficial Ownership Form (e-BEF).