Our team is prepared to handle issues related to Trade Compliance and Economic Sanctions. Brazilian companies can be affected by economic sanctions imposed by Brazil or by third countries, for legal, contractual, or reputational reasons. Additionally, trade compliance programs can be an important tool to enhance the competitiveness of companies. Our services include participation in audits, the preparation of manuals, and general consulting.
- We provide assistance with issues related to Sanctions and Export Controls under Brazilian law
- We identify potential points of contact that attract sanctions imposed by third countries and coordinate the work of foreign attorneys who may be involved
- We participate in trade compliance due diligence, including interviews with company employees, preparing key points of attention, and making recommendations
Trade Compliance Programs
The Trade Compliance Program aims to:
- Identify risks in international trade activities, monitoring relationships with customs authorities, establishing import and export controls, and identifying customs irregularities
- Mitigate compliance issues involving national and international regulations to avoid the application of customs, tax, administrative, or criminal penalties
- Increase operational efficiency and maximize company profits, especially regarding logistics operations, use of special customs regimes, tax benefits, and AEO certification; and
- Improve strategic planning with the search for new markets
Our work includes:
- The development of the Trade Compliance Program or the review of existing programs
- The preparation of trade compliance manuals
- Employee training on trade compliance issues