Contracts
Business Contracts for Brazilians in the US
A poorly drafted contract is worse than none — creates wrong expectations, omits essential protections, and can be interpreted against the drafter. We draft in English, Portuguese, or bilingual — designed to be executed, not just signed.
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Most-demanded contracts
- Shareholder / Operating Agreements — the most critical document for any multi-member company. Capital contributions, distributions, governance, vesting, drag-along/tag-along, dissolution, member exit. Cost of not having: disputes reach $50–500K+ in attorney fees.
- Services Agreements — freelancers, consultants, service companies. Scope, deliverables, timeline, payment, IP, liability limitation, forum and governing law.
- NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) — unilateral or mutual. For negotiations with partners, investors, vendors, or contractors.
- Commercial Leases — NNN lease, gross lease, modified gross lease review. We flag unfavorable clauses: no CAM-charge cap, disproportionate personal guarantees, poorly defined exclusivity.
- Franchise Agreements — FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) and franchise contract review. Florida requires FDD delivery 14 days before signing — we analyze every material item.
- Employment / Independent Contractor — correct classification is critical. Misclassification triggers IRS and DOL penalties. We draft both.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use online templates?
Generic templates cover 60–70% of simple cases. For contracts with material value, multi-member structures, or cross-border Brazil-US, generic templates create risk and contractual failures.
Is a Portuguese contract valid in the US?
Yes, if parties understand. But US courts require sworn translation to enforce. We recommend bilingual with a prevalence clause ("in case of conflict, English version prevails" or vice versa).
How much to draft a shareholder agreement?
It depends on complexity: a simple Operating Agreement (2–3 members, basic LLC) is very different from a structure with vesting, multiple classes, and a structured exit. Fee provided at consultation, once we understand the scope.
NDA before or after investor conversation?
Before. Experienced investors sign NDAs. Those who won't are often red flags. Use mutual NDA.
Is a franchise contract negotiable?
Very little. FDD is standardized by franchisor. But schedules, terms, territories, and renewal fees often have margin — review pays off.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a consultation today. We will listen, assess your situation, and give you a clear path forward — in the language you are most comfortable with.