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New law establishes certification for companies promoting mental health
The federal government has just passed a new law (Law No. 14,831 of March 27, 2024) establishing the Mental Health Promoting Company Certificate. Approved by the Congress, it aims to recognize and certify companies that actively promote the mental health and well-being of their employees.

What are flexible benefits and why should you offer them to your employees?
In the corporate environment, benefits are key to attracting and retaining talent. They are not limited to salary and are essential for ensuring employee satisfaction and well-being. In addition to financial benefits such as meal vouchers and health insurance, they also include professional development programs, flexible working hours, remote working, paid leave, financial aid for education, and other similar benefits.

Foreign companies must appoint a legal representative in Brazil
Foreign companies planning to establish a presence in Brazil need to understand local legislation. Among the various obligations is the need to establish a legal representative in the country. This representative will be in charge of overseeing and managing all the company's operations in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

Calculating PIS/Pasep on the payroll brings changes for taxpayers and promotes integration with eSocial and DCTFWeb
As happens every year, the accounting sector needs to be aware of regulatory and legislative changes that impact companies’ tax obligations. On January 24th, the inclusion of the PIS/Pasep calculation on payroll in eSocial came into force. This calculation will be presented in event S-5011 of the system and then sent to DCTFWeb.

Corporate paralegal: find out how this professional works
The paralegal service involves the support provided by professionals, known as paralegals, to lawyers, law firms or legal departments. Paralegals assist with various legal tasks, helping to simplify the process and improve overall efficiency. Although paralegals cannot practice law or advise independently, they play a key role in the legal system.

New IOF rate: find out how much you will pay in 2024
Os brasileiros estão familiarizados com o IOF (Imposto sobre Operações Financeiras), pois é uma taxa que incide em diversas transações financeiras realizadas no país. Ele é regulamentado pelo governo federal e pode variar de acordo com o tipo de operação. Além das operações de câmbio, o imposto é aplicado em operações de crédito, como empréstimos e financiamentos, seguros, operações com títulos e valores mobiliários, entre outras.