A parent moves to another country, payments stop, and what was once a domestic family law issue suddenly turns into a cross-border enforcement problem. In cases involving Brazil, the international collection of child support is possible, but the path depends on where the order was issued, where the paying parent lives, and whether the countries
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Brazil Capital Gains Tax Explained
By Bootie
A profitable sale in Brazil can create tax exposure faster than many foreign investors expect. Brazil capital gains tax may apply when an individual or company sells real estate, equity interests, or other assets for more than the acquisition cost, and the rules become more sensitive when the seller lives abroad or the asset has…
ITBI Tax in Brazil: What Buyers Should Know
By Bootie
Closing on a property in Brazil can move quickly once the contract is signed, but one local tax often surprises foreign buyers at the final stage: itbi tax. If you are purchasing real estate in Brazil, this transfer tax is not a side issue. It is usually a required step for registering the deed and…
IPTU Tax in Brazil: What Property Owners Owe
By Bootie
Buying or inheriting property in Brazil often brings one recurring obligation that surprises foreign owners: IPTU tax. If you own an apartment, house, commercial unit, or urban land in Brazil, this municipal property tax is part of the legal and financial reality of ownership, whether you live in the country or manage the asset from…
Real Estate Transaction Costs in Brazil
By Bootie
A purchase price rarely tells the full story of a Brazilian property deal. For foreign buyers, investors, and Brazilians living abroad, real estate transaction costs in Brazil can affect budgeting, timing, and even the structure of the transaction from the start.
Some costs are predictable and appear in most deals, such as transfer tax, notary…
Division of Assets by Brazilian Private Law
By Bootie
A couple marries in one country, builds wealth in another, buys real estate in Brazil, and later separates while living abroad. That is where the division of assets by Brazilian international private law becomes more than a technical question. It determines which law applies, which court may hear the case, and how property in Brazil…
International Travel Authorization in Brazil
By Bootie
Airport problems involving children usually start with one missing document. A parent assumes the passport is enough, a grandparent arrives at check-in with a signed note that does not meet Brazilian rules, or a family discovers too late that the other parent’s authorization was required. When international travel authorization in Brazil applies, details matter, and…
Understanding Domestic Violence Process in Brazil
By Bootie
A police report filed in Brazil can trigger urgent court protection within hours, but for foreign nationals and international families, the steps are rarely obvious at first glance. Understanding domestic violence process in Brazil matters because timing, documentation, language access, and the right court measures can directly affect safety, custody, residence arrangements, and even immigration-related…
Getting a Brazilian CPF as a Foreigner
By Bootie
If you are planning to live, invest, buy property, open a company, or even complete certain administrative steps in Brazil, getting a Brazilian CPF is often one of the first requirements you will encounter. Many foreign nationals are surprised by how early the CPF enters the process. It is not limited to tax filings. In…
Farm Land for Foreigners in Brazil
By Bootie
A productive rural property can look straightforward on paper – good soil, water access, clear boundaries, and a seller ready to close. For a foreign buyer in Brazil, the legal side is rarely that simple. Farm land for foreigners is a regulated area, and the success of the transaction often depends less on the listing…