Legal Representative (Procurador) in Brazil
We serve as your resident legal representative (procurador) in Paraná so your company or foreign partners can act in Brazil while you are abroad.
Who this is for
- Foreign shareholders of a Brazilian company who must appoint a resident representative to receive process and manage filings
- Overseas companies opening a subsidiary, branch or CNPJ that need a local procurador on record
- Non-resident partners obtaining a CPF or holding Brazilian assets who require a representative before the Receita Federal
- Investors who cannot be physically present in Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu or Paranaguá for signatures and administrative acts
What's included
- Appointment as administrative legal representative (procurador) under a notarized, apostilled power of attorney
- Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence, summons and notices addressed to you or your company
- Representation before the Receita Federal, Junta Comercial and other administrative bodies for routine acts
- CPF registration and maintenance for non-resident partners as required to hold shares or assets
- Coordination of signatures, protocols and filings so your company stays compliant while you are overseas
- Liaison with your licensed Brazilian attorneys (OAB) and accountants for any matter requiring legal counsel
- Bilingual reporting in Arabic, English or Portuguese with a single point of contact in Paraná
How it works
- Scope your representationWe confirm exactly which acts you need represented and whether a matter requires an OAB attorney rather than an administrative procurador.
- Draft the power of attorneyWe prepare the procuração wording with our legal partners and send you clear instructions for notarization and apostille abroad.
- Formalize and registerYou sign and apostille the document; we register it in Brazil and record the representative with the relevant authorities.
- Act on your behalfWe receive notices, sign administrative protocols and keep your CNPJ and CPF obligations current in Paraná.
- Report and renewYou receive regular updates in your language, and we manage renewals or revocations of the mandate as your needs change.
Documents you need
- Passport or national ID of each foreign partner or company officer
- Company incorporation documents, apostilled and translated, for a corporate principal
- Notarized and apostilled power of attorney (procuração) naming the representative
- CPF number, or authorization for us to arrange CPF registration
- Proof of address abroad and corporate cap-table or board resolution where applicable
Why Brazil4Connect
- A verified, resident representative in Paraná who is reachable and accountable, not a name on paper
- We work alongside licensed Brazilian attorneys (OAB) so administrative and legal matters are handled by the right professional
- Fluent service in Arabic, English and Portuguese across Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu and Paranaguá
- One coordinated partner for your company formation, representation and relocation, avoiding gaps between providers
Frequently asked questions
Do foreign partners legally need a representative in Brazil?
Yes. Brazilian law requires a non-resident shareholder or foreign company to appoint a resident representative (procurador) to act before authorities and receive process. We provide that representation for administrative purposes.
Are you acting as my lawyer?
No. We act as your administrative representative and procurador. For legal advice or court representation we work alongside licensed Brazilian attorneys (OAB), and we will bring them in whenever a matter requires counsel.
Can you receive court summons and official notices for me?
Yes. As your appointed representative we receive official correspondence and summons addressed to you or your company and forward them promptly, coordinating with your attorney on any response.
What do I need to sign and where?
You sign a power of attorney (procuração) that we draft, then have it notarized and apostilled in your country. We register it here and record the representation with the relevant authorities.
Can I revoke or change the representative later?
Yes. The mandate can be renewed, narrowed or revoked at any time. We manage the paperwork so the change is properly recorded in Brazil.