The Brazilian government delivered to Congress a draft bill (Bill No. 3,887/2020) encompassing the unification of Federal Taxes with the creation of a Federal VAT named “Social Contribution on Goods and Services – CBS” (in Portuguese: “Contribuição Social sobre Operações com Bens e Serviços – CBS”). CBS will repl...
What is important to know… The rapid increase in the number of people affected globally by the coronavirus has several impacts on the way society is organized. Residential isolation, flight cancellations, border closings, stock exchange and exchange rate fluctuations are some of the effects caused by the global pandemic. At this time of crisis, b...
Currently, the medical use of Cannabis sativa is permitted in 40 countries, while a handful of others also allow its recreational use. Combined, they represented an 18-billion- dollar global market in 2018, according to Bank of Montreal (1), and that market could skyrocket to nearly 194 billion dollars by 2026, as new countries regulate the use of Ca...
Cultural differences between countries are sometimes reflected in their languages, dances, music, and culinary habits. With globalization and the ability of many corporations to operate in multiple countries, comes the need to understand the impact that a local culture has on the organizational culture. When comparing Brazil with Canada, some differe...
Known as one of the most welcomed countries for immigrants aiming to attract skilled workforce from all over the world, Canada has also become a very attractive country for new business opportunities. And it is not for less. With a stable and powerful economy – it is among the wealthiest countries in the world – and with its high life qualit...
Reducing Communication Noise Greetings Shake hands upon meeting. When leaving a small group, shake hands with all who are present. When greeting, good friends often embrace. Women often kiss each other on alternating cheeks. Brazilians tend to use first names, but do not do so until you are asked. Brazil differs from Spanish-speaking Latin America in t...
Negotiating is essential when doing business. Here are a few tips on how to deal with Canadians to increase your chance of success! According to Forbes, Canada is the second-best country in the G20 to do business and it is an appealing place to invest, work and live. Before doing business in Canada you should learn about the culture and how to deal wi...
