Felipe Scholante

Felipe Scholante is a Brazilian lawyer whose practice focuses on tax law, customs law, public law and business advisory.

He advises Brazilian and international companies on the practical application of Brazilian tax legislation, including the implementation of the country's consumption tax reform, corporate taxation, indirect taxes, customs procedures and regulatory matters.

Felipe holds a master's degree in Public Law from UNISINOS, a specialization in State Law from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul — UFRGS, and an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas — FGV. He earned his law degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande — FURG.

He is admitted to practice law in the Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina and serves as managing partner of Scholante Advocacia and Scholante Consultoria Tributária e Aduaneira.

Through Brazil Tax Brief, Felipe provides English-language analysis of Brazilian taxation for foreign investors, executives, lawyers, accountants and companies operating or planning to operate in Brazil.

Areas of expertise

Brazilian tax law, tax reform, corporate taxation, indirect taxes, customs law, international business taxation, public law and regulatory matters.

Professional website

• Scholante — tax and customs practice

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