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GECEX Resolution n. 212/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n. 213/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.">

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) at the Ministry of Economy updated the list of capital goods (BK) – GECEX Resolution n. 212/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n. 213/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.

PM n. 1.040/2021).">

The Ministry of Economy simplified specific company registration requirements as a means to facilitate the procedures for starting and maintaining a business in Brazil. The new measures adhere to the Business Environment Provisional Measure (PM n. 1.040/2021).

The Ministry of Economy released English and Spanish versions of the Unified Supplier Registry System (SICAF) Operational Manual for foreign companies, designed to guide companies without legal representation in Brazil on the registration process for participating in Brazilian public bids.

The Federal Government sanctioned the legal framework for Startups, establishing new legal instruments and definitions that seek to improve the innovation environment in Brazil. It provided mechanisms to facilitate investments and the government procurement of innovative solutions.

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The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) established general guidelines for the development of a Brazilian Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), which may be implemented in order to keep up with the digital transformation of the global economy and foster innovation in Brazil.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) launched a public consultation on a draft resolution to improve the regulatory framework on the imposition of penalties for non-complying economic agents in the national supply of fuels.

GECEX Resolution n. 209/2021, updated the list of auto-parts not produced domestically that are subject to a reduced 2% import tariff rate under the “ex-tariff” regime.">

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX), through GECEX Resolution n. 209/2021, updated the list of auto-parts not produced domestically that are subject to a reduced 2% import tariff rate under the “ex-tariff” regime.

Decree n. 10.139/2019. To date, ANVISA has consolidated 180 normative acts.">

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) finished the third phase of its regulatory simplification process, in accordance with Decree n. 10.139/2019. To date, ANVISA has consolidated 180 normative acts.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) revised the administrative procedures related to the concession of certificates of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Distribution and/or Storage Practices. The update aims at streamlining those procedures and reducing regulatory burdens.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) enacted its Regulatory Agenda, covering 146 initiatives across 15 macro-themes. Those initiatives will be prioritized by ANVISA’s regulatory process for the 2021-2023 period.

The Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) updated its 2021-2022 Regulatory Agenda, covering the prioritized regulatory initiatives for the period. The update included new initiatives and removed others that were already concluded before the end of 2020.