Articles of association, shareholders' agreement and corporate reorganizations.
The rules for partners joining, leaving and making decisions are set out in the articles of association and the shareholders' agreement.
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What we do
What is included in Corporate structure
Handled by attorneys registered with the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association), with accounting and tax support so that every corporate change is reflected in the company's accounting and tax regime.
Company incorporation
Choice of corporate type and drafting of the articles of association or bylaws.
Amendments to the articles of organization
Changes in partners, share capital, corporate purpose and management.
Shareholders' agreement
Rules for entry, exit, governance and conflict resolution among partners.
Corporate reorganizations
Spin-offs, mergers and absorptions, with integrated accounting and tax support.
How it works
How the work happens
- 01
Assessment
Understanding the current corporate situation and the goal (new partner, exit, reorganization).
- 02
Legal structuring
Drafting or reviewing the required corporate documents.
- 03
Accounting and tax alignment
Review of the impact of the change on accounting and on the tax regime.
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Registration
Filing of the corporate acts with the Commercial Registry (Junta Comercial) or the competent authority.
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Corporate maintenance
Ongoing monitoring of minutes, books and annual corporate obligations.
Who it is for
Who this area is right for
Getting started
First articles of association and rules among the founding partners, together with the company's formation.
Growing
Detailed shareholders' agreement, entry of a new partner or investor, changes to the capital structure.
Large companies
Complex corporate reorganizations, spin-offs and mergers among multiple entities in the group.
In the ecosystem
What connects to this area
Company formation
Choosing the corporate type at the start can reduce the risk of costly reorganizations down the road.
Corporate finance
A clear shareholders' agreement is one of the documents requested in M&A or fundraising due diligence.
Wealth and holdings
A corporate reorganization is often the first step toward an asset holding structure.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from anyone evaluating
Which corporate type is best suited to my company?
It depends on size, the number of partners and your goals. This is evaluated in the initial assessment.
What is usually included in a shareholders' agreement?
Rules for partners joining and leaving, governance, profit distribution and conflict resolution, among other points, depending on each company's circumstances.
Does a corporate reorganization change the company's taxation?
It can have a tax impact, which is why the corporate structure team always works together with the tax team.
Do I need to amend the articles of association whenever something changes in the company?
Significant changes (partners, capital, address, business activity) require a registered contract amendment.
Does Veltis handle annual corporate maintenance, such as minutes and books?
Yes, it is one of the ongoing support services in this area.
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This content is purely informational, makes no promise of results and does not constitute individual legal advice. Legal services are provided by lawyers registered with the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association).