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  • STJ Authorizes Seizure of Airline Miles and Loyalty Points

    STJ Authorizes Seizure of Airline Miles and Loyalty Points

    The Third Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ, Brazil’s highest appellate court for non-constitutional matters) unanimously ruled that airline miles and points accumulated in loyalty programs can be seized to pay debts. Seizure is the judicial attachment of a debtor’s assets to guarantee debt settlement. The decision was issued in the judgment of Special Appeal (REsp) 2,198,485, under the reporting of Justice Nancy Andrighi.

    Miles as Digital Assets

    The panel found that loyalty program points, when carrying measurable economic value, are classified as digital assets. Consequently, they become part of the debtor’s estate and can be used to satisfy financial obligations.

    The STJ’s legal basis relies on Article 789 of the Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), which establishes that debtors answer with all their present and future assets to fulfill their obligations. The reporting justice highlighted that debt enforcement law must adapt and keep pace with new ways of acquiring, storing, and investing wealth.

    The Impact of Non-Transferability Clauses

    A central point of the judgment was the analysis of the programs’ internal terms, which frequently classify miles as personal and non-transferable. The STJ ruled that a non-transferability clause, on its own, does not automatically make the points immune from judicial seizure.

    However, enforcing the seizure requires caution and a case-by-case analysis to avoid imposing an undue burden on the loyalty program operator, which has no connection to the debt being enforced. Practical solutions identified by the court to enable this measure include:

    • The repurchase of points by the issuing company itself, provided there is commercial interest.
    • The freezing of the balance without transfer to third parties, preventing its use by the debtor and acting as a coercive measure.

    Additionally, the STJ determined that once points are frozen, their expiration period must be suspended for the duration of the seizure. This requirement aims to prevent the assets from expiring while proceedings are underway, ensuring the effectiveness of the judicial restriction.

    Practical Requirements for the Creditor

    Despite establishing favorable precedent for seizure, the STJ set procedural boundaries for such requests. In the specific case examined, the court denied a generic request by the creditor, which sought to search for points without naming specific companies or programs.

    The decision establishes that the creditor is responsible for expressly indicating the loyalty programs in which it seeks to locate assets. Only with this specific identification can the court notify the providers, evaluate their terms, and determine the feasibility of the seizure. The absence of this specification prevents the court from assessing the transferability of the points, which cannot be presumed across all programs in the market.

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on specific matters, consult a qualified lawyer.

  • STJ裁定允许扣押航空里程与忠诚度积分

    STJ裁定允许扣押航空里程与忠诚度积分

    STJ（巴西高等司法法院）第三分庭一致裁定，航空里程及忠诚度计划中累积的积分可被查封扣押用于偿还债务。扣押（Penhora）是指司法机关扣留债务人的财产以确保债务得到清偿。该裁决是在特殊上诉（REsp）第2.198.485号案件的审理中作出的，由南希·安德里吉（Nancy Andrighi）大法官担任主审。

    作为数字资产的里程

    合议庭认为，来自忠诚度计划的积分在具备可衡量的经济价值时，被归类为数字资产。因此，它们属于债务人财产的组成部分，可用于清偿财务债务。

    STJ的裁判依据基于巴西《民事诉讼法典》（CPC）第789条，该条规定债务人须以其现有和未来的全部财产对其履行债务承担责任。主审法官强调，司法执行法律必须适应并跟进财产获取、存储和投资的新形式。

    不可转让条款的影响

    本案审理的核心问题之一是对积分计划内部章程的分析，这些章程通常将里程定义为具有人身属性且不可转让。STJ裁定，不可转让条款本身并不会使积分自动具备豁免扣押的属性。

    然而，执行扣押需要审慎并进行个案分析，以避免对与被执行债务无关的积分发行企业造成不当负担。法院为落实该措施指出的实用解决方案包括：

    • 在存在商业利益的情况下，由积分发行公司自行回购积分。
    • 冻结积分余额而不转移给第三方，阻止债务人使用，以此作为强制履行措施。

    此外，STJ裁定，积分一旦被冻结，在扣押持续期间里程的有效期必须中止计算。该决定旨在防止资产在诉讼程序审理期间失效，从而确保司法扣押措施的实际效用。

    对债权人的实务要求

    尽管确立了支持扣押的裁判倾向，STJ仍对相关申请设定了程序性限制。在审理的具体案件中，法院驳回了债权公司的概括性申请，因为该公司在未指定具体企业或积分计划的情况下申请查询积分。

    裁决确立了债权人有责任明确指明其拟查询资产存在的具体忠诚度计划。唯有具备该明确说明，法院才能向服务提供商发送官方函件、评估内部章程并确定扣押的可行性。若缺乏该项指明，将无法核实积分的可流转性，且这种可流转性不能推定适用于市场上的所有计划。

    本内容仅供参考，不构成法律意见。如需针对具体情况的指导，请咨询专业律师。

  • STF tem 5 votos por imunidade de ITBI para imobiliárias

    STF tem 5 votos por imunidade de ITBI para imobiliárias

    O Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) está analisando a aplicação da imunidade do Imposto sobre a Transmissão de Bens Imóveis (ITBI) para empresas do setor imobiliário. Segundo informações recentes, o tribunal já soma cinco votos favoráveis à concessão dessa imunidade na integralização de capital social de imobiliárias.

    O que está em debate

    O ITBI é um imposto municipal cobrado nas transferências de imóveis. A integralização de capital social ocorre quando os sócios transferem bens, como propriedades imobiliárias, para compor o patrimônio da empresa no momento de sua constituição ou expansão.

    O debate no STF foca especificamente nas imobiliárias. A avaliação central é se essas empresas têm direito à imunidade do imposto quando recebem imóveis de seus sócios para a formação do seu capital social. Com cinco votos já proferidos a favor da imunidade, o tribunal sinaliza uma possível definição sobre a carga tributária na estruturação dessas sociedades.

    Impacto para o setor imobiliário

    O avanço deste julgamento representa um ponto de atenção para investidores, executivos e fundadores de empresas no mercado imobiliário. A decisão final do STF estabelecerá um precedente sobre o custo tributário envolvido na estruturação e no aporte de bens nessas companhias.

    Este conteúdo tem caráter meramente informativo e não constitui aconselhamento jurídico. Para orientação sobre casos concretos, consulte um advogado.

  • STF已有5票支持房地产公司免征ITBI税

    STF已有5票支持房地产公司免征ITBI税

    STF（巴西联邦最高法院）正在审理不动产转让税（ITBI，巴西市政不动产转让税）对房地产行业企业的免税适用性。据最新信息，该法院在房地产企业实缴注册资本免征该税项方面已累计5张赞成票。

    争议焦点

    ITBI是在不动产转让时征收的市政税。实缴注册资本是指股东在公司设立或增资时，将不动产等资产转让以构成公司资产。

    STF的讨论重点具体聚焦于房地产企业。核心评估在于此类企业在接收股东用于组建注册资本的不动产时，是否有权享受该税种的免税待遇。随着已有5票赞成免税，法院显示出对这些公司架构搭建中的税收负担作出明确界定的趋势。

    对房地产行业的影响

    该审理的推进对于房地产市场的投资者、高管和企业创始人而言是一个值得关注的焦点。STF的最终裁决将为此类公司架构设立及资产注入所涉及的税负成本确立先例。

    本内容仅供参考，不构成法律意见。如需针对具体情况的指导，请咨询专业律师。

  • Brazil’s Supreme Court Reaches 5 Votes for Real Estate ITBI Tax Immunity

    Brazil’s Supreme Court Reaches 5 Votes for Real Estate ITBI Tax Immunity

    The STF (Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court) is analyzing the application of tax immunity for ITBI (Municipal Real Estate Transfer Tax) for real estate companies. According to recent court records, the tribunal has already gathered five votes in favor of granting this tax immunity when real estate is contributed to corporate capital.

    What is at stake

    ITBI is a municipal tax levied on property transfers. Capital contribution occurs when shareholders transfer assets, such as real estate, to form a company’s equity during its incorporation or expansion.

    The debate at the STF focuses specifically on real estate companies. The central assessment is whether these entities are entitled to tax immunity when receiving properties from their partners to form corporate capital. With five votes already cast in favor of immunity, the court indicates a potential precedent regarding the tax burden involved in structuring these businesses.

    Impact on the real estate sector

    The progress of this trial is a relevant development for investors, executives, and business founders in the real estate market. The final decision by the STF will establish a precedent regarding the tax costs involved in structuring and contributing property assets to companies.

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on specific matters, consult a qualified lawyer.

  • 独家条款相关裁决与中国对巴投资

    独家条款相关裁决与中国对巴投资

    外国直接投资（FDI）流入巴西的规模，往往受到监管环境和自由竞争保障机制的深刻影响。当前，外卖配送应用程序行业正是这一动态的典型代表，外国品牌正将其在巴西的扩张步伐与有关市场竞争行为的制度性界定紧密挂钩。

    竞争格局与独家条款

    Cade（巴西行政经济保护委员会，负责维护自由竞争的反垄断机构）与TJ-SP（圣保罗州法院）目前正在评估外卖配送合同中独家条款的合法性。核心争议涉及禁止入驻餐厅与特定竞争平台开展合作的合同条款。

    近期，Cade行政法庭驳回了一项旨在立即暂停该行业某家企业合同中此类独家条款的预防性措施申请。依据该决定，在监管机构进一步深入调查巴西外卖配送市场结构期间，现有合同依然有效。针对相关竞争行为的深入行政调查仍在进行中。

    与此同时，该议题亦是TJ-SP审理的一起民事诉讼的标的。该诉讼于8月开庭审理，目前存在初步分歧：案件报告法官投票认定相关独家条款违法，但随后因另一名二审法官提出阅卷延期审理申请（以便留出更多分析时间）而休庭，目前正等待合议庭作出最终判决。

    对中国赴巴投资的影响

    独家条款规则的不确定性，直接影响着巴西对外资（尤其是中国资本）的吸引力。行业代表表示，约有八至九家具有代表性的中国餐饮品牌正在评估进入巴西市场，但仍在等待当地商业环境进一步明朗。此前，已有部分亚洲细分领域的连锁品牌（例如冰淇淋和茶饮品牌）相继进入圣保罗并开展业务运营。

    对于国际投资者而言，市场高度集中在少数平台手中可能构成商业壁垒。相关观点认为，成熟市场通常由多个大型平台共同运营，并对独家绑定施加限制，以防止商户被锁定在单一销售渠道，从而保障消费者和物流合作伙伴的多样化选择。

    实务前瞻

    Cade与TJ-SP对上述争议的最终裁决，将成为衡量巴西法律确定性及数字竞争监管的风向标。对于正在规划进入巴西市场的外国企业而言，持续跟踪这些裁决对于商业模式设计和运营风险评估至关重要。

    本内容仅供参考，不构成法律意见。如需针对具体情况的指导，请咨询专业律师。

  • Decisões sobre Exclusividade e o Investimento Chinês

    Decisões sobre Exclusividade e o Investimento Chinês

    O fluxo de Investimento Estrangeiro Direto (IED) para o Brasil é frequentemente influenciado pelo ambiente regulatório e pelas garantias de livre concorrência. Atualmente, o setor de aplicativos de entrega (delivery) exemplifica essa dinâmica, com redes estrangeiras condicionando sua expansão no país a definições institucionais sobre práticas de mercado.

    O Cenário Concorrencial e as Cláusulas de Exclusividade

    O Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (Cade), órgão responsável por zelar pela livre concorrência no Brasil, e o Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de São Paulo (TJ-SP) avaliam atualmente a legalidade de cláusulas de exclusividade em contratos de delivery. A discussão central envolve disposições contratuais que impedem restaurantes de operar com plataformas concorrentes específicas.

    Recentemente, o Tribunal do Cade negou um pedido de medida preventiva que visava suspender imediatamente essas cláusulas em contratos de uma das empresas do setor. Com a decisão, os contratos atuais permanecem válidos enquanto o órgão aprofunda a investigação sobre a estrutura do mercado de delivery no país. O inquérito segue em andamento para uma análise detalhada das práticas concorrenciais.

    Em paralelo, o tema é objeto de uma ação cível no TJ-SP. O julgamento, iniciado em agosto, apresenta divergências iniciais: enquanto o relator do caso votou por considerar as cláusulas ilegais, a sessão foi suspensa por um pedido de vista (mais tempo para análise) de outro desembargador, aguardando uma decisão colegiada final.

    O Impacto para o Investimento Chinês no Brasil

    A indefinição sobre as regras de exclusividade tem impacto direto na atração de capital estrangeiro, especialmente da China. Representantes do setor indicam que entre oito e nove marcas relevantes de restaurantes chineses avaliam ingressar no mercado brasileiro, mas aguardam maior clareza sobre o ambiente de negócios. O movimento segue a entrada recente de redes asiáticas de nicho, como o segmento de sorvetes e chás, que iniciaram operações em São Paulo.

    Para os investidores internacionais, a concentração de mercado em poucas plataformas pode representar um obstáculo comercial. A tese é de que mercados desenvolvidos operam com múltiplas grandes plataformas e impõem restrições à exclusividade, evitando que os estabelecimentos fiquem restritos a um único canal de vendas e garantindo alternativas para consumidores e parceiros logísticos.

    Perspectivas Práticas

    A resolução dessas disputas no Cade e no TJ-SP servirá como um termômetro para a segurança jurídica e a regulação da concorrência digital no Brasil. Para empresas estrangeiras que estruturam sua entrada no país, o acompanhamento dessas decisões é fundamental para a modelagem de negócios e a avaliação de riscos operacionais.

    Este conteúdo tem caráter meramente informativo e não constitui aconselhamento jurídico. Para orientação sobre casos concretos, consulte um advogado.

  • Decisions on Exclusivity Clauses and Chinese Investment

    Decisions on Exclusivity Clauses and Chinese Investment

    The flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Brazil is frequently influenced by the regulatory environment and guarantees of fair competition. Currently, the delivery app sector illustrates this dynamic, with foreign chains conditioning their expansion in the country on institutional definitions regarding market practices.

    The Antitrust Landscape and Exclusivity Clauses

    The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade, Brazil’s antitrust authority) and the São Paulo State Court of Justice (TJ-SP) are currently assessing the legality of exclusivity clauses in food delivery contracts. The core discussion involves contractual provisions that prevent restaurants from operating with specific competing platforms.

    Recently, Cade’s Tribunal denied a request for preventive measures seeking the immediate suspension of these clauses in contracts of one industry player. Following the decision, existing contracts remain valid while the authority deepens its investigation into the Brazilian delivery market structure. The inquiry remains ongoing for a detailed analysis of competitive practices.

    In parallel, the matter is subject to a civil lawsuit before the TJ-SP. The trial, initiated in August, shows initial divergences: while the reporting judge voted to deem the clauses illegal, the session was suspended due to a request for more time to review the case (pedido de vista) by another appellate judge, pending a final collective ruling.

    Impact on Chinese Investment in Brazil

    The lack of definition regarding exclusivity rules directly affects the attraction of foreign capital, especially from China. Industry representatives indicate that between eight and nine major Chinese restaurant brands are considering entering the Brazilian market, but are awaiting greater clarity regarding the business environment. This movement follows the recent entry of niche Asian chains, such as ice cream and tea franchises, which started operations in São Paulo.

    For international investors, high market concentration in few platforms may represent a commercial hurdle. The perspective is that mature markets operate with multiple major platforms and impose restrictions on exclusivity, preventing establishments from being confined to a single sales channel and ensuring alternatives for consumers and logistics partners.

    Practical Outlook

    The outcome of these disputes at Cade and the TJ-SP will serve as a benchmark for legal certainty and digital competition regulation in Brazil. For foreign companies structuring their entry into the country, monitoring these rulings is crucial for business modeling and operational risk assessment.

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on specific matters, consult a qualified lawyer.

  • STJ裁定将港口装卸费纳入进口ICMS计税基准

    STJ（巴西高级司法法院）作出裁决，确定在进口业务中将港口装卸费（capatazia）保留在ICMS（商品和服务流通税，即巴西州级增值税）的计税基准中。

    什么是港口装卸费（Capatazia）？

    在外贸领域，装卸服务是指货物的移动与搬运。当货物抵达巴西进行清关时，港口或海关监管码头通常会产生此类费用。

    STJ裁决的影响

    该税务争议涉及进口时应计入商品和服务流通税（ICMS）计税基准的具体金额构成。根据STJ确定的立场，企业在码头进行货物物理搬运所产生的支出，将计入计算该税项的总金额中。

    在实际操作中，该裁决直接影响从海外进口货物的企业成本构成，因为将这些港口费用纳入税基会影响向各州缴纳的最终税额。

    对外贸运营的考量

    对于在巴西开展进口业务的企业、管理人员及外国投资者而言，法院的这一裁决强调了调整财务预测的必要性。外贸运营规划必须考虑到，港口和海关码头的搬运成本将构成ICMS应税税基的一部分。

    本内容仅供参考，不构成法律意见。如需针对具体情况的指导，请咨询专业律师。

  • STJ Upholds Inclusion of Port Handling Fees in ICMS Tax Base on Imports

    The Superior Court of Justice (STJ, Brazil’s highest appellate court for non-constitutional federal matters) issued a decision ruling that port handling expenses (capatazia) must remain in the calculation base for ICMS, the state value-added tax levied on import operations.

    What are port handling expenses (capatazia)?

    In the context of foreign trade, capatazia refers to the physical movement and handling of cargo. These expenses routinely occur at ports or customs terminals when goods arrive in the country for customs clearance.

    The impact of the STJ decision

    The tax dispute centered on defining the exact components of the calculation base for the Tax on the Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) upon import. Following the interpretation established by the STJ, the amounts spent by companies on handling cargo at terminals form part of the total base on which the tax is calculated.

    In practice, the ruling directly influences cost structures for businesses importing goods into Brazil, as including these terminal handling charges in the tax base increases the final tax amount remitted to state authorities.

    Key takeaways for foreign trade

    For companies, executives, and foreign investors operating import activities in Brazil, the court’s decision reinforces the importance of aligning financial forecasts. Foreign trade planning must account for the fact that cargo handling costs at ports and customs terminals are subject to ICMS taxation.

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on specific matters, consult a qualified lawyer.