Legal Services for Foreign Clients
Legal, business and accounting advice for opening and representing foreign companies or investing in Brazil
Are you a foreign citizen or company in need of legal assistance in Brazil?
The Dr. Willian Nunes Law Firm offers legal services in English, with a team experienced in advising international clients on legal matters related to real estate, inheritance, immigration, civil litigation, contracts, and property rights.
We ensure clear communication, legal accuracy, and professional guidance every step of the way — in your language and aligned with Brazilian law.
📍 We operate nationwide in Brazil
📲 Online and in-person legal consultations available
Real Estate Law in Brazil
We assist in property acquisition, sale, regularization, title search, due diligence, and usucapião (adverse possession) for foreign individuals or companies. Full legal protection in real estate transactions.
Inheritance and Succession
If you inherited property or assets in Brazil, we handle probate (inventário), transfer of ownership, and disputes involving foreign heirs or dual citizenship cases.
Contracts & Business Law
Review and drafting of contracts, investment documents, and company formation in Brazil, with bilingual support to ensure legal and linguistic precision.
Usucapião (Adverse Possession)
We assist foreign clients in claiming property rights through long-term possession. Our team is experienced in both judicial and extrajudicial processes of usucapião.
Immigration and International Law
Legal solutions for residency, visas, CPF registration, and cross-border legal issues for foreigners residing or investing in Brazil.
Yes. Foreigners can legally buy and own real estate in Brazil, with some restrictions on rural and border areas. We handle the full legal process.
Yes. The CPF (Cadastro de Pessoa Física) is required for any transaction. We can help you obtain one remotely.
Yes. Our firm assists with company formation, CNPJ registration, contracts, and compliance with local regulations.
Foreigners can inherit assets in Brazil. We manage the probate process (inventário) and ensure compliance with both Brazilian and international law.
Yes. You do not need to live in Brazil to purchase property. With a valid passport and CPF, and proper legal assistance, you can acquire real estate safely — even remotely.
Absolutely. Our team communicates fluently in English and provides complete legal support for non-Portuguese speakers.
Yes, as long as the transaction is handled with legal due diligence. We conduct full title search, check for debts or legal disputes, and draft a secure purchase agreement to protect your investment.
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can open businesses in Brazil. We assist with all legal steps, including CNPJ registration, drafting bylaws, and compliance with local regulations.
No. A foreigner can be the sole or majority shareholder of a Brazilian company. However, you’ll need a legal representative (attorney-in-fact) in Brazil. We provide full legal representation.
A legal representative is someone authorized to act on your behalf in Brazil, for legal or administrative matters. It is mandatory for foreigners opening businesses or needing tax representation. We offer this service securely.
It is highly recommended. A lawyer ensures that the purchase is legally sound, protects you from fraud, and handles contracts, registrations, and due diligence properly.
Every Brazilian company is legally required to have an accountant. We partner with experienced accounting firms to ensure full tax compliance, bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting for your business.
Yes. We assist individuals and companies in opening personal or corporate bank accounts, including guidance on required documentation and communication with the bank.
Absolutely. We offer ongoing legal, corporate, and accounting representation, helping clients manage their Brazilian investments or businesses with confidence and transparency.
Need a lawyer in Brazil you can trust — and understand?
Contact us today for a consultation in English.
We’ll analyze your case and explain your options clearly, with no obligations.
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Atuação focada em estratégias de advocacia preventiva, garantindo segurança jurídica para nossos clientes.
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Cada cliente recebe um serviço sob medida, alinhado às suas necessidades específicas e ao contexto de seu negócio.
Strategic and effective action
We analyze each case individually, using the best legal means to freeze funds, locate assets and ensure compliance with the obligation.
Experience with companies and service providers
We have extensive experience in debt collection in sectors that operate with monthly payments and ongoing contracts, such as schools, clinics, offices and other providers.
Agility in the process and focus on results
We know that time is money. That is why we focus on quick legal measures, such as the execution of titles and the immediate freezing of bank accounts.
Transparency and legal security
You can monitor the entire progress of the collection with clear reports, accessible communication and confidence at each stage of the process.
Our commitment is to do whatever is necessary, within the law, so that the money that is yours returns to your cash register.
EXCELENTE Com base em 12 avaliações Milena Silva2. Abril, 2025 Atendimento muito bom, sempre atentos aos atendimentos. Até agora está indo tudo ok não tenho que reclamar. Obrigada Dr Wilian por sempre me ajudar nas dúvidas. Claudia Ribeiro1. Abril, 2025 Excelentes profissionais sempre solícitos quando precisamos de informações e explicações. Só tenho a agradecer a atenção que me deram. Sydney Millen Zappa1. Abril, 2025 Excelente atendimento. Empenho, persistência na boa prestação de serviços. Prestação de contas objetiva e clara. Recomendo! Ge Nick11. Julho, 2021 Amei, muito aconchegante o local Ione Silva7. Julho, 2021 Ótimo advogado, exerce o trabalho com seriedade e profissionalismo. Fiquei bastante satisfeita com o resultado do meu processo trabalhista. A probabilidade de indicà-lo é 100%. DEUS abençoe🙏 Marcos Corcino23. Julho, 2020 Gostaria de agradecer o Dr William, ótimo atendimento, profissionalismo, transparência, esclarecendo todas as dúvidas e dando todo suporte necessário. Obrigado que Deus abençoe. Francieli Melo23. Julho, 2020 Gostaria de agradecer ao Dr. Willian Nunes pelo seu profissionalismo, atenção, agilidade e zelo em cada detalhe do meu processo. Um profissional o qual se pode confiar, correspondendo e superando minhas expectativas. Me senti muito acolhida, fica aqui meu muito obrigada. Danieli santos22. Julho, 2020 Super recomendo os serviços do doutor William Nunes ,entregou o trabalho antes do prazo estipulado. Corretíssimo e muito profissional. Superrrr indico. Daniela Silva3. Julho, 2020 Super indico competente agilidade e responsabilidade profissional transparente.. excelente atendimento muito bom mesmo Paty Meirelles16. Junho, 2020 Um escritório excelente, resolveu meu problema da melhor forma, com agilidade, profissionalismo e uma transparência incrível, explicando sempre como ia ocorrer todas as partes do processo, como seria feito tudo sempre muito transparente, recomendo muito.