Legal and administrative representation
Your trusted partner in Brazil.
For more than a decade, we have provided elite legal and administrative representation for global corporations, non-resident board members, and foreign investors before Brazilian regulatory authorities — with the absolute discretion and corporate rigor that engagements of this nature demand.
Based in São Paulo · Since 2013
São Paulo
Brasil · BRT
- 13+ yearsof practice
- Internationalengagements
- RFB · BacenFull compliance
- 6 languagesMultilingual service
Strategic Presence
Operational in São Paulo, Latin America's largest financial hub, since 2013.
Who we are
About Adglobal
Established by Michael Joop in 2013, Adglobal is dedicated to delivering high-end legal and administrative representation in Brazil, catering to the sophisticated needs of international corporations, board members, and foreign investors.
Your success and your satisfaction are our priorities
We deliver elite representation services for corporate entities and high-net-worth individuals, ensuring seamless compliance in Brazil. Entrust your local administrative duties to us and maintain your focus on global growth.
Being a partner means being present when the client cannot be.
What we do
Our Services
Representation of non-resident Board of Directors members
Under Brazilian law, members of the Board of Directors of national companies may reside outside of Brazil. In such cases, however, those members must grant a power of attorney to an individual residing in Brazil with specific powers to receive service of process and corporate notifications on their behalf. Such power of attorney must remain in force for at least three years following the end of the term of office. Adglobal designates qualified professionals to act as the resident representatives of Board members.
Legal representation of non-operational Brazilian companies
During the incorporation and establishment phase of the company in Brazil, Adglobal can designate one of its qualified professionals to act temporarily as the company's officer (administrador) under its Articles of Association or Bylaws. Such representative shall be replaced as officer as soon as the company commences its commercial operations.
Representation following Liquidation or Dissolution of a Company. Custody of Accounting and Tax Books
Following the dissolution or liquidation of a company in Brazil, the entity must appoint a legal custodian to preserve the company's books for a minimum period of five years, depending on the applicable statute of limitations. Adglobal designates experienced professionals to assume the custody of these books and the corresponding legal responsibilities.
Representation before the Brazilian Boards of Trade (Juntas Comerciais)
Representation of foreign legal entities or individuals as partners or shareholders of Brazilian companies, including Ltda. (limited liability companies) and S.A. (corporations), before Boards of Trade (Juntas Comerciais) throughout the country. In order to provide this service, a power of attorney with specific corporate and process-serving powers is granted to a designated Adglobal representative. All representation acts are subject to the client's prior formal approval.
Representation before the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service and the Central Bank of Brazil
Foreign investors (corporations or individuals) may hold equity in Brazilian entities. To do so, they must first obtain non-resident tax identification (CNPJ or CPF) by appointing a resident representative before the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil. We perform this service through a power of attorney with specific powers before the Federal Revenue Service and the Central Bank of Brazil, including receiving service of process, always subject to prior approval.
Why Adglobal
What makes us the choice for those who take Brazil seriously.
Absolute discretion
Confidentiality is an inseparable part of our engagements. Every communication, document, and corporate relationship is handled with the absolute care and strict confidentiality expected of an elite law firm.
Frictionless remote engagement
You do not need to travel to Brazil. We handle apostilled powers of attorney, digital signatures and international document logistics.
Established network
More than a decade of direct working relationships with Boards of Trade (Juntas Comerciais), notary offices, the Federal Revenue Service and the Central Bank.
Exclusive focus on foreign clients
We are not a generalist firm. Representation of non-residents is what we do — and only that.
Our process
From the first consultation to ongoing representation.
Assessment
Confidential initial conversation to understand your corporate structure, the jurisdictions involved and your objectives.
Proposal
Transparent scope, timeline and fees. No surprises.
Documentation
We gather powers of attorney, apostilled documents and the required information, with documented follow-up at each stage.
Ongoing representation
We act before the relevant authorities, with periodic reports and full availability for ad-hoc matters.
Testimonial
What clients say about Adglobal
I am writing to confirm that we have had business dealings with Michael Joop / ADGLOBAL for several years, with great satisfaction. Michael is consistently prompt and efficient and, of course, trustworthy — which, in Brazil, is a considerable asset.
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before engaging us.
Get in touch
We want to hear from you
An initial conversation is complimentary and confidential. We respond within one business day.
- Phone / WhatsApp+55 11 99956-5922
- AddressSão Paulo - SP, Brazil
- HoursMon-Fri 9am-6pm BRT (GMT-3)
BackgroundPreviously operating as Agilent Serviços Administrativos Ltda.