How can I recover unduly paid taxes?

An article by Ângelo Ambrizzi, a lawyer at the law firm, published by the Monitor Mercantil portal, talks about how companies can request a refund of unduly paid taxes, and how a comprehensive tax reform could improve inconsistencies in the country’s tax legislation. Read the full article here.

Withdrawal of judicial deposit cannot be discussed

É comum, em ações que discutam a legalidade/constitucionalidade de eventual débito tributário, contribuintes efetuarem depósito do montante integral para possibilitar a emissão de certidão de regularidade fiscal.

TJSP injunction authorizes replacement of IGP-M by IPCA in commercial contract

Nathália Guedes BrumLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados In a recent decision, the 32nd Chamber of Private Law of the São Paulo Court of Appeals granted an injunction in an interlocutory appeal[1], authorizing the replacement of the IGP-M index by the IPC-A for the annual readjustment in a commercial lease agreement for an establishment in a […]

Labor Prosecutor’s Office Releases Recommendations on Teleworking

Ariadne Fabiane VelosaLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its adaptations for work, one of which is the home office, the Public Ministry of Labor (MPT) has released a technical note[1] with 17 recommended practices for companies, unions and public administration bodies during teleworking, in order to guarantee the health and […]

Teleworking and the Right to Disconnect

Ariadne Fabiane VelosaLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados In recent years, the way work is carried out has undergone significant technological, industrial and methodological changes, which have required employers and employees to adapt to new forms and modus operandi of work. Technological development has directly affected labor relations, with significant repercussions on the legal rules that […]

Pandemic has taken companies to court to review contracts

No direito privado, em especial, nas relações comerciais, a regra geral, derivada do brocardo latino pacta sunt sevanda, é a de que o contrato deve ser cumprido pelas partes ou, como preferem alguns, tem força de lei entre os contratantes.

Unconstitutionality of PIS and COFINS on presumed ICMS credit

Pedro Rezek Andery AltranLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados The Federal Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to demand PIS and COFINS on presumed ICMS credits. Presumptive credits are benefits offered by states with the aim of encouraging a certain sector, generating a reduction in tax expenditure. For example, states grant presumed ICMS credits […]

Business Law Podcast episode #2 – Tax Recovery

The second episode of the “Right to Business” Podcast is now available! Did you know that more than 95% of companies pay too much tax? Lawyer Ângelo Ambrizzi, a specialist and head of our firm’s tax practice, comments on the tax recovery process in the corporate world. With good tax planning, it is possible to […]