Import and export of goods with Brazil — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank in 15 minutes. Settlements in USD. CISG applies since 2014 — the Convention applies automatically
Parties, documents and specifics for every deal scheme
Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Brazilian partner
A Russian company imports meat, soybeans, coffee, citrus fruits, and forestry products from Brazil.
A Russian company sells goods to a Brazilian buyer: mineral fertilizers, petroleum products, metals, and chemicals.
A Russian company receives services from a Brazilian contractor: IT, agricultural consulting, design.
A Russian company provides services to a Brazilian client: engineering, IT, education.
Key terms to reflect in the contract with Brazil
Brazil acceded to the CISG in 2013 (in force since April 1, 2014). The Convention applies automatically to international commercial transactions unless the parties expressly exclude it in the contract.
CISG · 2014The price and settlements can be fixed in USD. Brazilian law also allows payments in reais to and from abroad through real accounts of foreign banks (Art. 6 of Law No. 14,286/2021).
USD · contract currencyA Russian exporter must receive payment within the contract deadline. For contracts from 3 million RUB (import) or 10 million RUB (export), the bank assigns a unique contract number.
173-FZ · contract registrationRequest the counterparty's CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) — the Brazilian tax ID for legal entities. Verify it on gov.br/receitafederal.
CNPJ · company detailsAnswers on drawing up a contract with a company from Brazil
Fill in the form, pay online — and download right away. The file is accepted by banks and customs.
Russia's leading export categories are mineral fertilizers and petroleum products.
A mandatory element of the contract is the CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica). Verify it through Receita Federal (gov.br/receitafederal). The company details should also include the IBAN/SWIFT of the Brazilian bank.
Brazil acceded to the CISG in 2013 (in force since April 1, 2014) — the Convention applies automatically unless the parties expressly exclude it. The contract from the builder is governed by Russian law; disputes go to the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The contract currency is chosen by the parties. Brazilian law allows payments in reais to and from abroad through real accounts of foreign banks (Art. 6 of Law No. 14,286/2021).
Brazil uses the SISCOMEX system for customs clearance.