A corporate attorney-in-fact is a legally appointed representative authorized to act on behalf of foreign and Brazilian companies in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements. This role includes:
- Receiving judicial and administrative notices and formal communications on behalf of the company;
- Representing the company before regulatory authorities, such as the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service and the Central Bank;
- Ensuring that tax, corporate and statutory obligations are properly maintained.
Since the enactment of the Economic Freedom Law, foreign companies may appoint directors who reside abroad. However, the appointment of an attorney-in-fact domiciled in Brazil remains mandatory. Brazilian companies seeking to professionalize their governance structures may also appoint an attorney-in-fact to streamline regulatory management and oversight.
Global Bridge Corporate Solutions provides this service to ensure that companies operate in Brazil with legal certainty, regulatory compliance and operational security.
