{"id":5964,"date":"2026-04-06T19:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deqlaw.com.br\/?page_id=5964"},"modified":"2026-04-27T04:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:45:37","slug":"purchasing-real-estate-in-brazil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deqlaw.com.br\/en\/purchasing-real-estate-in-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing Real Estate in Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"<section data-bb-version=\"5.7.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section69f4e43c88905\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.7.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_color_scheme_\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_raw_content\"><link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lato:ital,wght@0,100;0,300;0,400;0,700;0,900;1,100;1,300;1,400&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\n<style>\n  .dq-page-wrap {\n    margin-left:  calc(-50vw + 50%);\n    margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);\n    width: 100vw;\n    max-width: 100vw;\n    overflow-x: hidden;\n  }\n  :root {\n    --navy:       #0d1b2a;\n    --navy-mid:   #1a2e45;\n    --gold:       #cb8569;\n    --gold-light: #e09a7e;\n    --cream:      #f8f5f0;\n    --warm-white: #fdfcfa;\n    --text-dark:  #1a1a1a;\n    --text-mid:   #4a4a4a;\n    --text-light: #7a7a7a;\n    --border:     #e0d8cc;\n    --red-soft:   #7a2020;\n    --amber:      #b86a00;\n  }\n  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n    .team-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .process-step { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; }\n    .process-section, .tax-section, .types-section, .restrictions-section, .dd-section, .mistakes-section, .further-section, .team-section, .cta-section { padding: 60px 24px; }\n    .intro-strip, .quickread, .keyfacts-strip { padding: 50px 24px; }\n    .tax-table { font-size: 13px; }\n    .tax-table td, .tax-table th { padding: 10px 10px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"dq-page-wrap\">\n\n<!-- HERO -->\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"hero-inner\">\n    <div class=\"hero-label\">D&amp;Q Lawyers \u00b7 Real Estate \u00b7 2026 Guide<\/div>\n    <h1>Purchasing Real Estate<br><em>in Brazil<\/em><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"hero-sub\">\n      Brazilian property law is notary-driven, title-registry-based and riddled with traps for buyers who skip due diligence. Understanding how the system works before you sign anything is not optional.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn-primary\">Get in Touch<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- QUICK READ -->\n<div class=\"quickread\">\n  <div class=\"quickread-inner\">\n    <div class=\"quickread-title\">Quick Read<\/div>\n    <div class=\"qr-item\"><div class=\"qr-dot\"><\/div><p><strong>Title only exists at the registry:<\/strong> In Brazil, ownership of real estate is acquired not by signing a deed but by registering it at the competent Real Estate Registry. A signed deed that is never registered transfers no title.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"qr-item\"><div class=\"qr-dot\"><\/div><p><strong>Due diligence is extensive:<\/strong> A Brazilian property purchase requires checking the title chain, the seller&#8217;s personal liabilities and court record, environmental status, tax debts, condominium arrears and planning position. Each requires a separate certificate from a different authority.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"qr-item\"><div class=\"qr-dot\"><\/div><p><strong>Transaction costs are significant:<\/strong> ITBI transfer tax (2&#8211;3%), notary and registry fees, and capital gains tax on the seller can add 4&#8211;6% to the purchase price. Budget accordingly before agreeing a figure.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"qr-item\"><div class=\"qr-dot\"><\/div><p><strong>Foreigners can buy freely in urban areas:<\/strong> Non-residents may purchase urban property in Brazil without restriction. Rural land and border-zone properties are subject to specific limitations under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/l5709.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--gold-light);\">Law 5,709\/1971<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"qr-item\"><div class=\"qr-dot\"><\/div><p><strong>Union land requires extra care:<\/strong> Coastal, riverfront and certain urban properties are built on land belonging to the Federal Government (<em>terrenos de marinha<\/em>). Buyers acquire only usage rights, not freehold, and a 5% <em>laud\u00eamio<\/em> fee is payable on sale.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"qr-item\"><div class=\"qr-dot\"><\/div><p><strong>Off-plan carries specific risks:<\/strong> Purchases from developers (<em>incorporadoras<\/em>) are governed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/l4591.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--gold-light);\">Law 4,591\/1964<\/a>. The <em>patrim\u00f4nio de afeta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> regime protects buyers if the developer becomes insolvent, but only if it has been formally adopted.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- INTRO -->\n<section class=\"intro-strip\">\n  <div class=\"intro-inner\">\n    <h2>Brazil is open to property buyers. The legal framework rewards those who understand it.<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"intro-col\">\n      <p>The Brazilian real estate market is one of the largest in Latin America and is open, in principle, to both Brazilian and non-Brazilian buyers. Property rights are grounded in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/2002\/l10406compilada.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civil Code<\/a> (Law 10,406\/2002), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/l6015compilada.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Registries Act<\/a> (Law 6,015\/1973) and a series of specific statutes governing off-plan development, rural land and Federal Government property.<\/p>\n      <p>Unlike many civil law systems where the signed contract itself transfers title, Brazil operates a <strong>constitutive registration system<\/strong>: ownership of real property is only legally transferred when the deed is registered at the competent Real Estate Registry (property registry office). Until registration occurs, no change of ownership has taken place in law, regardless of what any contract or payment receipt says.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"intro-col\">\n      <p>The practical consequence is that Brazilian property law places heavy emphasis on the integrity of the title chain at the registry and on pre-contract due diligence. A buyer who fails to investigate the seller&#8217;s personal liabilities may acquire a property that is subsequently attached by a creditor or reversed in insolvency proceedings. The Brazilian courts have significant powers to unwind transactions for this reason.<\/p>\n      <p>This guide covers the key steps in a residential or commercial property acquisition in Brazil, the applicable taxes and fees, the restrictions that apply to specific categories of property and buyer, and the most common mistakes. For guidance on structuring a property-holding company in Brazil or the tax implications of cross-border property investment, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deqlaw.com.br\/setting-up-a-company-in-brazil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">setting up a company in Brazil<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"warning-box\">\n      <strong>Title registration warning<\/strong>\n      <p>In Brazil, ownership of real property is only acquired upon registration of the public deed at the Real Estate Registry. A signed promissory sale agreement, a paid deposit or an exchange of keys does not transfer title. Buyers who rely on possession without completing registration are not protected against the seller&#8217;s creditors or against a subsequent sale of the same property to a third party who does register.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- KEY FACTS STRIP -->\n<section class=\"keyfacts-strip\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"keyfacts-inner\">\n      <div class=\"keyfacts-header\">\n        <h2>The three pillars of the Brazilian property system<\/h2>\n        <p>Every transaction passes through each of these institutions. Understanding their role is the starting point for any Brazilian property purchase.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"kf-card\">\n        <div class=\"kf-card-label\">Title Registry<\/div>\n        <h3>Real Estate Registry<\/h3>\n        <p>Each property in Brazil has a unique registration number (<em>matr\u00edcula<\/em>) held at the local registry office (Real Estate Registry) for the municipality where the property is located. The title history extract contains the full title history: description, area, owners past and present, charges, mortgages and court orders. It is the definitive record of title. Any buyer&#8217;s first step is to obtain a certified extract of the title history directly from the relevant registry.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"kf-card\">\n        <div class=\"kf-card-label\">Public Notary<\/div>\n        <h3>Public Notary&#8217;s Office<\/h3>\n        <p>All real estate transactions above a statutory minimum value must be completed by means of a public deed (<em>escritura p\u00fablica<\/em>) executed before a notary (<em>tabeli\u00e3o<\/em>). The notary&#8217;s role is to verify the parties&#8217; identity and capacity, confirm the property details, ensure that all taxes have been paid and formalise the transaction document. The notary does not advise the parties. Legal advice from a Brazilian lawyer must be obtained separately before the deed is executed.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"kf-card\">\n        <div class=\"kf-card-label\">Federal Government Land<\/div>\n        <h3>Secretary of Union Assets (<strong>SPU<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n        <p>A significant portion of Brazilian coastal and riverfront land is owned by the Federal Government and administered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.br\/economia\/pt-br\/assuntos\/patrimonio-da-uniao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary of Union Assets<\/a> (<strong>SPU<\/strong>). Properties on this land are held under a usage rights regime: the buyer acquires the right of use (<em>dom\u00ednio \u00fatil<\/em>) but not the underlying freehold. A <em>laud\u00eamio<\/em> fee of 5% of the property value is payable to the SPU on each sale. This applies to many beachfront, island and riverfront properties throughout Brazil.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PROPERTY TYPES -->\n<section class=\"types-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Property Types and Title<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">What you can buy and how title is held<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"types-intro\">Brazilian law recognises several distinct forms of property right. The type of title determines the buyer&#8217;s rights, the restrictions that apply and the costs of transfer.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"types-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"type-item\">\n        <h4>Freehold (<em>plena propriedade<\/em>)<\/h4>\n        <p>Full ownership of both the land and any buildings on it. This is the most common form of title for urban residential and commercial property in Brazil and the form most buyers will encounter when purchasing in cities such as S\u00e3o Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba or Porto Alegre. The owner has the right to use, enjoy and dispose of the property freely within the limits of the law and of any applicable planning rules.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"type-item\">\n        <h4>Usage rights (<em>dom\u00ednio \u00fatil<\/em>)<\/h4>\n        <p>A right of use over Federal Government land (coastal lots, <em>terrenos de marinha<\/em>, and other Union land). The buyer acquires the right to use and sell the property but the underlying land remains Federal property. Annual payments (<em>foro<\/em>) and a transfer fee (<em>laud\u00eamio<\/em>) are owed to the SPU. The SPU also holds a right of first refusal on any sale. Many beachfront and historic centre properties in coastal cities fall into this category.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"caveat\">Important: always check the SPU database before purchasing any property in a coastal municipality. The title history extract alone does not always disclose the Union land classification.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"type-item\">\n        <h4>Off-plan apartment (<em>incorpora\u00e7\u00e3o imobili\u00e1ria<\/em>)<\/h4>\n        <p>Purchases from developers before or during construction are governed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/l4591.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--gold-light);\">Law 4,591\/1964<\/a>. The buyer signs a <em>contrato de promessa de compra e venda<\/em> with the developer and receives the individual unit&#8217;s title registration only after the building is completed and the <em>habite-se<\/em> (occupancy certificate) has been issued and registered.<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"type-item\">\n        <h4>Rural property<\/h4>\n        <p>Acquisition of rural property is subject to specific restrictions, particularly for non-Brazilian buyers and for companies with foreign capital. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/l5709.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--gold-light);\">Law 5,709\/1971<\/a> imposes area limits and requires prior approval from <strong>INCRA<\/strong> (the National Institute for Agrarian Reform) and, in some cases, the National Congress. Rural properties must also be registered with INCRA and have a rural cadastre number (<strong>NIRF<\/strong>) for tax purposes.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"caveat\">A 2010 legal opinion by the Federal Attorney-General extended these restrictions to Brazilian companies with majority foreign capital. This interpretation remains legally contested but is applied in practice.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"type-item\">\n        <h4>Commercial property<\/h4>\n        <p>Offices, warehouses, retail units and industrial properties are acquired by the same process as residential property. Commercial properties are often held through a corporate vehicle, both for liability management and for tax efficiency. ITBI transfer tax applies on the same basis. Properties within buildings are governed by the Condominium Act (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/l4591.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--gold-light);\">Law 4,591\/1964<\/a>), and buyers should review condominium minutes and financial statements as part of due diligence.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"type-item\">\n        <h4>Bare ownership and usufruct (<em>nua-propriedade<\/em> and <em>usufruto<\/em>)<\/h4>\n        <p>Brazilian law allows ownership and the right of use to be separated. A seller may transfer bare ownership while retaining a usufruct for life. This structure is used frequently in estate planning and in transfers between family members. Buyers acquiring bare ownership should understand that they cannot take possession or let the property until the usufruct is extinguished. ITBI and capital gains rules apply to each element separately.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PURCHASE PROCESS -->\n<section class=\"process-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">The Purchase Process<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">From offer to registered title: the six stages<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"process-steps\">\n\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">01<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <div class=\"step-tag\">Foundation<\/div>\n          <h3>Obtain and review the title history extract<\/h3>\n          <p>Request a certified current extract (<em>certid\u00e3o de inteiro teor<\/em>) of the title history from the Real Estate Registry for the relevant municipality. The title history extract will show: the property&#8217;s legal description and area; the history of all previous owners; any registered mortgages, charges, easements or court orders; and whether the land belongs to the Union. This is the single most important document in the transaction. Any encumbrance registered on the title history extract follows the property and binds the buyer.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">02<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <div class=\"step-tag\">Due Diligence<\/div>\n          <h3>Obtain seller clearance certificates (<em>certid\u00f5es negativas<\/em>)<\/h3>\n          <p>Due diligence in a Brazilian property transaction is broader than the title check. The buyer must investigate the seller as well as the property. Courts can reverse a property sale if the seller was insolvent at the time of the transaction or if there were undisclosed judicial proceedings. Essential certificates include: federal and state tax clearance; federal and labour court litigation searches; the seller&#8217;s <strong>CPF<\/strong> or <strong>CNPJ<\/strong> status; municipal <strong>IPTU<\/strong> clearance; and, for properties in buildings, condominium fee clearance from the building administrator. See the due diligence checklist below for the full list.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">03<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <div class=\"step-tag\">Pre-Contract<\/div>\n          <h3>Execute the promissory sale agreement (<em>compromisso de compra e venda<\/em>)<\/h3>\n          <p>It is common to formalise the agreed terms in a promissory sale agreement before the final deed is executed, particularly where a period is needed to arrange financing, complete due diligence or await regulatory approval. This agreement can be registered on the title history extract, which gives it <em>erga omnes<\/em> effect (binding on third parties) and protects the buyer against a subsequent sale to another party. The agreement should specify the price, payment terms, completion date, conditions precedent and what happens if either party defaults. Deposits are customarily 10&#8211;20% of the price.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">04<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <div class=\"step-tag\">Tax Payment<\/div>\n          <h3>Pay ITBI and obtain clearance<\/h3>\n          <p>Before the public deed can be executed, the buyer must pay the <em>Imposto sobre Transmiss\u00e3o de Bens Im\u00f3veis<\/em> (<strong>ITBI<\/strong>), the municipal transfer tax. The rate varies by municipality but is typically 2&#8211;3% of the declared transaction value or the assessed value (<em>valor venal<\/em>), whichever is higher. The notary will require proof of ITBI payment before proceeding. For properties on Union land, the SPU&#8217;s confirmation of <em>laud\u00eamio<\/em> payment (5% of the transaction value) is also required.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">05<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <div class=\"step-tag\">Notary<\/div>\n          <h3>Execute the public deed (<em>escritura p\u00fablica de compra e venda<\/em>)<\/h3>\n          <p>The purchase deed must be executed as a public deed before a notary (Public Notary&#8217;s Office) for all transactions above 30 times the current minimum wage. Both buyer and seller (or their authorised representatives with a notarised power of attorney) must be present. The notary verifies the parties&#8217; identity, capacity and marital regime, confirms that the ITBI has been paid, reads the deed aloud, obtains signatures and records the deed in the notary&#8217;s register. Notary fees are regulated by each state&#8217;s court of justice and are calculated as a percentage of the transaction value.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">06<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <div class=\"step-tag-warn\">Critical Final Step<\/div>\n          <h3>Register the deed at the property registry (Real Estate Registry)<\/h3>\n          <p>The executed deed must be presented to the Real Estate Registry for registration. This is the step at which ownership actually transfers in Brazilian law. Until this registration is completed, the buyer has contractual rights against the seller but no property rights enforceable against third parties. Registration fees are also state-regulated. After registration, a new extract of the title history should be obtained to confirm that the buyer is now recorded as the registered owner and that no new encumbrances have appeared between execution and registration.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"alert-stripe\">\n      <strong>Power of attorney:<\/strong> Non-resident buyers frequently manage the transaction through a Brazilian lawyer acting under a power of attorney (<em>procura\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em>). The power of attorney must be notarised in Brazil or executed before a Brazilian consulate abroad and apostilled. It should specify the powers granted, including the authority to sign the deed, pay taxes and register the title. Powers of attorney granted by foreign parties should be prepared by Brazilian lawyer to ensure they meet registry requirements.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TAXES AND COSTS -->\n<section class=\"tax-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Taxes and Transaction Costs<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">What a property purchase actually costs in Brazil<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"font-size:16px;color:var(--text-mid);margin-bottom:32px;line-height:1.8;\">The figures below are indicative. ITBI rates vary by municipality, notary and registry fees vary by state, and capital gains tax depends on the seller&#8217;s circumstances. Buyers should obtain a transaction-specific cost estimate before agreeing a price.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"tax-table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"tax-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Item<\/th>\n            <th>Rate<\/th>\n            <th>Who pays<\/th>\n            <th>Notes<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>ITBI<\/strong> (transfer tax)<\/td>\n            <td>2&#8211;3% of transaction value<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td>Municipal tax. Rate varies by municipality. S\u00e3o Paulo: 3%. Rio de Janeiro: 2%. Calculated on the declared value or the assessed value (<em>valor venal<\/em>), whichever is higher. Payable before deed execution.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Laud\u00eamio<\/strong> (Union land transfer fee)<\/td>\n            <td>5% of transaction value<\/td>\n            <td>Seller (customarily)<\/td>\n            <td>Applies only to properties on Federal Government land (coastal lots, <em>terrenos de marinha<\/em>). Payable to the SPU before the deed can proceed. SPU also holds a right of first refusal, which must be formally waived.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Notary fees<\/strong> (<em>escritura p\u00fablica<\/em>)<\/td>\n            <td>~0.5&#8211;1% of transaction value<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td>State-regulated. Exact amount set by the state court&#8217;s fee table (<em>regimento de custas<\/em>) for the relevant state. Includes drafting, execution and registration of the deed in the notary&#8217;s register.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Registry fees<\/strong> (<em>registro<\/em>)<\/td>\n            <td>~0.3&#8211;0.5% of transaction value<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td>State-regulated. Separate fee charged by the Real Estate Registry for registering the transfer on the title history extract.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Capital gains tax (IRPF)<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>15&#8211;22.5% on gain<\/td>\n            <td>Seller<\/td>\n            <td>Progressive rates apply to the seller&#8217;s gain: 15% up to BRL 5 million; 17.5% to BRL 10 million; 20% to BRL 30 million; 22.5% above BRL 30 million. Exemptions apply for the sale of the seller&#8217;s sole residential property (value up to BRL 440,000) and where proceeds are reinvested in another residential property within 180 days. Non-resident sellers pay a flat withholding rate of 15% or 25% depending on jurisdiction of tax residency.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>ITCMD<\/strong> (inheritance and gift tax)<\/td>\n            <td>Up to 8% (state-dependent)<\/td>\n            <td>Donee \/ heir<\/td>\n            <td>State tax on transfers by gift or inheritance. Rate and calculation base vary by state. Some states apply progressive rates. Applies to property transfers made as gifts or on death rather than by sale.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>IPTU<\/strong> (annual municipal property tax)<\/td>\n            <td>0.5&#8211;1.5% of assessed value per year<\/td>\n            <td>Owner<\/td>\n            <td>Ongoing annual municipal tax. Rate and assessed value vary by municipality and property type. Outstanding IPTU constitutes a charge on the property and will appear on the clearance certificate. Buyers should confirm that all IPTU is current before proceeding.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr class=\"tax-total\">\n            <td>Indicative buyer&#8217;s transaction cost<\/td>\n            <td>~3&#8211;5% of purchase price<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td>ITBI + notary fees + registry fees. Does not include professional fees, financing costs or <em>laud\u00eamio<\/em> (if applicable).<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tax-note\">\n      <strong>Capital gains and non-resident sellers:<\/strong> Where the seller is a non-resident individual or a foreign company, the buyer (or their representative) is responsible for withholding and remitting the capital gains tax at source before the proceeds are remitted abroad. Failure to withhold creates joint liability for the buyer. This is a point that frequently surprises buyers in transactions where the seller is based outside Brazil. Advice from a Brazilian lawyer should be obtained before the deed is executed where the seller is non-resident.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- DUE DILIGENCE -->\n<section class=\"dd-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"dd-inner\">\n      <div class=\"dd-content\">\n        <div class=\"section-label\">Due Diligence<\/div>\n        <h2>Why Brazilian property due diligence goes beyond the title<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"dd-box\">\n          <strong>Insolvent Seller Risk<\/strong>\n          <p>Under the Brazilian Civil Code, a creditor may challenge (<em>a\u00e7\u00e3o pauliana<\/em>) a property sale made by a debtor if the seller was insolvent at the time of the transaction and the buyer knew or should have known of the insolvency. A successful challenge reverses the sale. The buyer loses the property and is left with an unsecured claim against the insolvent seller. This risk is the primary reason that seller due diligence, beyond the title itself, is essential in Brazil.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dd-box\">\n          <strong>Condominium arrears<\/strong>\n          <p>Under Law 4,591\/1964, condominium fees are a <em>propter rem<\/em> obligation: they attach to the property itself, not to the current owner. A buyer who fails to obtain a condominium clearance certificate before purchase inherits all outstanding fees, fines and charges that the previous owner left unpaid. There is no cap on how far back these can run.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>Thorough due diligence takes time and requires access to a range of Brazilian public databases. Allow at least 10&#8211;15 business days for a standard residential transaction and longer for commercial, rural or Union land purchases. Legal assistance from a Brazilian lawyer is strongly recommended for non-resident buyers who cannot access the relevant registries directly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <ul class=\"dd-checklist\">\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Title history extract:<\/strong> Current certified extract from the Real Estate Registry, confirming title chain, encumbrances and area.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>SPU check:<\/strong> Confirm whether the property falls on Union land. If so, obtain current SPU records and <em>foro<\/em> payment history.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>IPTU clearance:<\/strong> Municipal certificate confirming no outstanding IPTU. Also confirms the municipal cadastre description and assessed value.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Seller&#8217;s CPF\/CNPJ status:<\/strong> Confirms the seller&#8217;s tax registration is active and regular.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Federal and state tax clearances (<em>certid\u00f5es negativas de d\u00e9bitos<\/em>):<\/strong> Issued by the Federal Revenue Service and state revenue authority.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Federal court searches:<\/strong> Civil and criminal court searches in the seller&#8217;s name at the federal level, covering all jurisdictions where the seller has been resident.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Labour court searches (<em>Justi\u00e7a do Trabalho<\/em>):<\/strong> Outstanding labour judgments may be enforced against the seller&#8217;s property.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Condominium clearance:<\/strong> Certificate from the building administrator confirming no outstanding fees, fines or assessments for properties within a condominium.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Environmental and planning status:<\/strong> For rural, coastal or sensitive-zone properties, confirm environmental licensing, <strong>APA<\/strong> status and any restrictions under the Forest Code (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/_ato2011-2014\/2012\/lei\/l12651.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--gold);\">Law 12,651\/2012<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Habite-se (occupancy certificate):<\/strong> For built properties, confirm the building has a valid occupancy certificate from the municipality. Properties lacking a <em>habite-se<\/em> may not be legally used or financed.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span class=\"dd-check\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Seller&#8217;s marital regime:<\/strong> Where the seller is married, confirm the applicable marital property regime. Under certain regimes (<em>comunh\u00e3o universal<\/em> and <em>comunh\u00e3o parcial de bens<\/em>), the spouse&#8217;s consent to the sale (<em>outorga conjugal<\/em>) is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- RESTRICTIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTS \/ SPECIFIC PROPERTY -->\n<section class=\"restrictions-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Restrictions and Special Categories<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Where the rules are stricter<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"restrictions-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"restriction-card\">\n        <svg class=\"restriction-card-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div class=\"tag-law\">Law 5,709\/1971<\/div>\n        <h3>Rural land: restrictions for non-Brazilians<\/h3>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/leis\/l5709.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law 5,709\/1971<\/a> restricts the acquisition of rural property by non-Brazilians and by Brazilian companies controlled by foreign capital. Key restrictions include area limits (non-resident individuals may acquire up to 50 <em>m\u00f3dulos rurais<\/em>; foreigners collectively may hold no more than 25% of the area of any municipality), a prohibition on acquisitions in border zones, and a requirement for INCRA approval above certain thresholds. The Brazilian Congress must authorise acquisitions above 100 <em>m\u00f3dulos rurais<\/em>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"restriction-card\">\n        <svg class=\"restriction-card-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div class=\"tag-warn\">Federal Constitution<\/div>\n        <h3>Border security zone (<em>faixa de fronteira<\/em>)<\/h3>\n        <p>A 150-kilometre strip along Brazil&#8217;s land border is designated a national security zone under Article 20 of the Federal Constitution and Law 6,634\/1979. Acquisition of any property within this zone by a non-Brazilian individual or by a company with foreign capital requires prior approval from the National Defence Council (<em>Conselho de Defesa Nacional<\/em>). This zone covers significant portions of the Amazon, the Pantanal and the southern border states.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"restriction-card\">\n        <svg class=\"restriction-card-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"\/><path d=\"M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4-10z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div class=\"tag-law\">SPU \/ Decree-Law 9,760\/1946<\/div>\n        <h3>Union land (coastal lots and others)<\/h3>\n        <p>Properties within 33 metres of the average high-tide line (<em>linha do preamar m\u00e9dio<\/em>) as surveyed in 1831 are classified as Federal Government land under Decree-Law 9,760\/1946. The buyer of a property on Union land does not acquire the freehold but usage rights (<em>dom\u00ednio \u00fatil<\/em>). Annual <em>foro<\/em> payments are owed to the SPU; <em>laud\u00eamio<\/em> of 5% is due on each sale. The SPU has a right of first refusal on any transfer. Non-compliance with SPU obligations can result in reversion of the usage rights to the Union.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"restriction-card\">\n        <svg class=\"restriction-card-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"3\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"21\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"21\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div class=\"tag-law\">Law 4,591\/1964<\/div>\n        <h3>Off-plan and under-construction properties<\/h3>\n        <p>Off-plan purchases are governed by Law 4,591\/1964. Before purchasing, the buyer should verify: that the <em>incorpora\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> (development registration) has been filed at the property registry; whether the developer has adopted the <em>patrim\u00f4nio de afeta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> regime (which ring-fences the development&#8217;s assets from the developer&#8217;s general creditors); and the developer&#8217;s financial standing. Contracts that do not comply with Law 4,591\/1964 may be voidable. Delays and developer insolvencies are not uncommon; the legal protections available to the buyer depend heavily on whether <em>patrim\u00f4nio de afeta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> was adopted.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tag-warn\" style=\"margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;\">Patrim\u00f4nio de afeta\u00e7\u00e3o: verify before signing<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"restriction-card\">\n        <svg class=\"restriction-card-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0 1 18 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div class=\"tag-warn\">Environmental law<\/div>\n        <h3>Environmentally sensitive areas<\/h3>\n        <p>Properties in or adjacent to Permanent Preservation Areas (<em>\u00c1reas de Preserva\u00e7\u00e3o Permanente<\/em>, APPs), Legal Reserve areas on rural properties, or within Environmental Protection Areas (<em>APAs<\/em>) are subject to significant restrictions under the Forest Code (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/_ato2011-2014\/2012\/lei\/l12651.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law 12,651\/2012<\/a>) and complementary environmental legislation. Buyers of such properties inherit any environmental liability, including obligations to recover degraded areas. Environmental due diligence, including a check of the Rural Environmental Registry (<em><strong>CAR<\/strong><\/em>) for rural properties, is essential.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"restriction-card\">\n        <svg class=\"restriction-card-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"23\"\/><path d=\"M17 5H9.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H6\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div class=\"tag-law\">Law 14,286\/2021<\/div>\n        <h3>Repatriation of sale proceeds abroad<\/h3>\n        <p>Non-resident buyers who wish to remit the future sale proceeds of a Brazilian property abroad must ensure the original purchase was made with funds introduced through the formal foreign exchange market and registered with the Central Bank (<em>Banco Central do Brasil<\/em>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planalto.gov.br\/ccivil_03\/_ato2019-2022\/2021\/lei\/l14286.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law 14,286\/2021<\/a>, which came into force on 31 December 2022, updated the rules for cross-border capital flows. The documentation trail from the original remittance to the property registry to the eventual sale must be kept complete. Gaps in this trail make it difficult or impossible to remit proceeds abroad without incurring additional tax or regulatory complications.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- COMMON MISTAKES -->\n<section class=\"mistakes-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Common Mistakes<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Six mistakes that property buyers make in Brazil<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"mistakes-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"mistake-card\">\n        <div class=\"mistake-num\">01<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mistake-body\">\n          <h4>Assuming possession equals ownership<\/h4>\n          <p>Receiving the keys, paying the full price and moving in does not make the buyer the legal owner of a Brazilian property. Title passes only upon registration of the public deed at the Real Estate Registry. Buyers who delay or skip registration are exposed to the seller&#8217;s creditors and to a subsequent sale of the same property to another party who does register. Many buyers in informal transactions have lost both the property and the purchase price.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"mistake-card\">\n        <div class=\"mistake-num\">02<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mistake-body\">\n          <h4>Not investigating the seller<\/h4>\n          <p>The title history extract shows the property&#8217;s title history, not the seller&#8217;s personal financial position. A seller with undisclosed debts, ongoing insolvency proceedings or labour judgments can have the sale reversed by creditors under the <em>a\u00e7\u00e3o pauliana<\/em> or insolvency clawback rules. Obtaining the full suite of seller clearance certificates (<em>certid\u00f5es negativas<\/em>) is not optional; it is the buyer&#8217;s principal protection against inheriting the seller&#8217;s problems.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"mistake-card\">\n        <div class=\"mistake-num\">03<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mistake-body\">\n          <h4>Skipping the SPU check on coastal property<\/h4>\n          <p>Many beachfront and waterfront properties sit on Union land. Buyers who do not check the SPU database before purchasing may discover after completion that they have acquired only usage rights rather than freehold, that annual <em>foro<\/em> payments are owed and in arrears, or that the SPU&#8217;s right of first refusal was not observed and the transfer is challengeable. The title history extract does not always flag the Union land classification clearly.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"mistake-card\">\n        <div class=\"mistake-num\">04<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mistake-body\">\n          <h4>Failing to verify <em>patrim\u00f4nio de afeta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> in off-plan purchases<\/h4>\n          <p>Buyers of off-plan apartments frequently assume their purchase funds are protected if the developer becomes insolvent. This protection only exists if the developer has formally adopted the <em>patrim\u00f4nio de afeta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> regime, which ring-fences the development&#8217;s assets. Where it has not been adopted, the buyer is an unsecured creditor in the developer&#8217;s insolvency and will typically recover only a fraction of the purchase price. This must be verified before signing the purchase agreement.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"mistake-card\">\n        <div class=\"mistake-num\">05<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mistake-body\">\n          <h4>Underestimating transaction costs<\/h4>\n          <p>ITBI (2&#8211;3%), notary fees (~0.5&#8211;1%) and registry fees (~0.3&#8211;0.5%) together add approximately 3&#8211;5% to the cost of any purchase. On Union land, the <em>laud\u00eamio<\/em> adds a further 5% of the transaction value. Buyers who negotiate a purchase price without accounting for these costs may find themselves unable to complete at the agreed figure. These costs cannot be deferred or avoided and must be paid before or at the time of the deed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"mistake-card\">\n        <div class=\"mistake-num\">06<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mistake-body\">\n          <h4>Not documenting the foreign exchange trail for non-resident buyers<\/h4>\n          <p>Non-residents who purchase Brazilian property with funds introduced through informal channels, or who fail to register the purchase with the Central Bank, may be unable to remit the sale proceeds abroad when they eventually sell. The Brazilian foreign exchange rules require a documented trail from the original remittance to the eventual repatriation. Gaps discovered only at the point of sale are expensive and sometimes impossible to remedy retrospectively.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FURTHER ISSUES -->\n<section class=\"further-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Further Issues<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Financing, holding structures and succession<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"further-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"further-card\">\n        <div class=\"update-tag\">Financing<\/div>\n        <h3>Property financing in Brazil: SFH and SFI<\/h3>\n        <p>Brazilian property finance operates through two systems. The <em>Sistema Financeiro da Habita\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> (<strong>SFH<\/strong>) covers loans up to a statutory ceiling (currently around BRL 1.5 million in most states, higher in S\u00e3o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), typically for primary residences, and offers lower rates partly subsidised through <strong>FGTS<\/strong> funds. The <em>Sistema Financeiro Imobili\u00e1rio<\/em> (<strong>SFI<\/strong>) covers higher-value and commercial transactions at market rates.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:12px;\">Non-resident buyers face practical difficulties in accessing Brazilian mortgage finance: most banks require a CPF (Brazilian taxpayer registration), Brazilian tax residency or a local guarantor. Cash purchases are therefore common in cross-border transactions. Where financing is available to non-residents, it typically requires a Brazilian legal entity as borrower.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"further-card\">\n        <div class=\"update-tag\">Holding Structure<\/div>\n        <h3>Holding property through a Brazilian company<\/h3>\n        <p>It is common to hold Brazilian real estate through a Brazilian corporate vehicle, particularly for investment properties, commercial assets or estates of higher value. A <em>sociedade limitada<\/em> (Ltda.) or a <em>sociedade an\u00f4nima<\/em> (S.A.) can hold title directly. The main advantages are: consolidation of multiple properties in a single vehicle; the ability to transfer economic interest by share transfer without triggering ITBI on each transaction (though this requires careful structuring to avoid ITBI being charged at the company level); and greater flexibility in succession and estate planning.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:12px;\">Corporate holding also affects the capital gains tax calculation and the applicable rates. Professional tax advice should be obtained before choosing a holding structure, as the optimal structure depends on the nature of the asset, the buyer&#8217;s residency position and the intended exit strategy.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"further-card\">\n        <div class=\"caution-tag\">Estate planning<\/div>\n        <h3>Succession and <em>invent\u00e1rio<\/em><\/h3>\n        <p>Brazilian law imposes a mandatory inheritance share (<em>leg\u00edtima<\/em>) of 50% of the estate for the surviving spouse and descendants. This cannot be overridden by will. Testamentary freedom applies only to the remaining 50% (<em>quota dispon\u00edvel<\/em>). On the owner&#8217;s death, the property passes through a formal probate process (<em>invent\u00e1rio<\/em>) before it can be transferred to heirs. This process is time-consuming (it can take years in contested cases) and incurs ITCMD at up to 8% of the property&#8217;s assessed value.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:12px;\">Advance planning through a properly structured holding company or usufruct arrangement can significantly reduce both the time and cost of succession. This is particularly relevant for non-resident owners, for whom intestate succession in Brazil can be particularly complex.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"further-card\">\n        <div class=\"new-tag\">Cross-border<\/div>\n        <h3>Tax treatment of Brazilian property for non-residents<\/h3>\n        <p>Non-resident owners of Brazilian property are subject to Brazilian income tax on rental income at a flat withholding rate of 15% (or 25% for residents of low-tax jurisdictions). The rental agent or tenant is typically responsible for withholding and remitting this tax. On sale, non-resident sellers pay capital gains tax at a flat withholding rate of 15% or 25%, withheld by the buyer before proceeds are remitted.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:12px;\">Brazil has a limited network of double tax treaties. Where no treaty applies, there is a risk of double taxation on rental income or capital gains. The interaction between Brazilian and the buyer&#8217;s home-country tax rules should be reviewed before purchase. See our guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deqlaw.com.br\/australia-brazil-tax-treaty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia-Brazil tax treaty<\/a> for the position applicable to Australian-resident buyers and owners.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TEAM -->\n<section class=\"team-section\">\n  <div class=\"team-inner\">\n    <div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fabianodeffenti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deqlaw.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fabiano-300x350-1.png\" alt=\"Fabiano Deffenti, Senior Partner\" style=\"width:100%;display:block;\" \/>\n      <\/a>\n      <div style=\"padding:16px 4px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;\">\n        <div>\n          <strong style=\"display:block;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:2px;\">Fabiano Deffenti<\/strong>\n          <span style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--gold);\">Senior Partner<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fabianodeffenti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;flex-shrink:0;\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\n            <rect width=\"32\" height=\"32\" rx=\"6\" fill=\"#cb8569\"\/>\n            <path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M11.5 13.5h-3v9h3v-9zm-1.5-1a1.75 1.75 0 1 0 0-3.5 1.75 1.75 0 0 0 0 3.5zm11 1c-1.6 0-2.6.8-3 1.5v-1.5h-3v9h3v-4.5c0-1.4.7-2.2 1.9-2.2 1.1 0 1.6.8 1.6 2.2v4.5h3v-5c0-2.8-1.5-4-3.5-4z\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"team-content\">\n      <div class=\"section-label\">Our Team<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-size:34px;\">Brazilian property law experience for local and international clients<\/h2>\n      <p>Fabiano Deffenti is a Senior Partner at D&amp;Q Lawyers and co-editor of <em>Introduction to Brazilian Law<\/em> (Wolters Kluwer). He advises on residential and commercial property transactions in Brazil, corporate structuring, cross-border investment and international matters, acting for individual buyers and sellers, family offices, and corporate investors across Australia, Brazil and internationally.<\/p>\n      <p>Fabiano is admitted to practise in Brazil and holds extensive experience in Brazilian and common law jurisdictions. He is also editor of <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsofbrazil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LawsofBrazil<\/a>, the leading English-language resource on Brazilian law.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deqlaw.com.br\/en\/profissionais\/\" class=\"btn-primary\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Meet the Full Team<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- CTA -->\n<section class=\"cta-section\" id=\"contact\">\n  <div class=\"cta-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">Get Advice<\/div>\n    <h2>Buying property in Brazil?<\/h2>\n    <p>Whether you are purchasing a residential property, a commercial asset or a rural holding, getting the due diligence and structuring right at the outset is the most effective way to protect the investment.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-checklist\">\n      <h4>Pre-purchase checklist<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Current title history extract obtained and reviewed<\/li>\n        <li>SPU check completed for coastal or riverfront properties<\/li>\n        <li>Seller clearance certificates (<em>certid\u00f5es negativas<\/em>) obtained<\/li>\n        <li>IPTU and condominium arrears confirmed as nil<\/li>\n        <li>Environmental and planning status confirmed<\/li>\n        <li>ITBI, <em>laud\u00eamio<\/em> and transaction cost budget prepared<\/li>\n        <li>Foreign exchange documentation plan confirmed (non-residents)<\/li>\n        <li>Holding structure reviewed (individual vs corporate vehicle)<\/li>\n        <li>Succession and estate planning considered<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>Contact us to discuss your transaction. Initial enquiries are always welcome.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:36px 44px;background:var(--warm-white);border:1px solid var(--border);display:inline-block;min-width:320px;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:var(--text-light);margin-bottom:12px;\">Send us an email<\/div>\n      <a href=\"mailto:info@deqlaw.com.br\" style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:300;color:var(--navy);text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-bottom:16px;\">info@deqlaw.com.br<\/a>\n      <a href=\"mailto:info@deqlaw.com.br\" class=\"btn-primary\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Send Email Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin-top:20px;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-light);\">This page is a summary only and does not constitute legal advice. 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