The mystery is over: The 2014 FIFA Brazil World Cup is now officially known by all. The emblem submitted today by the local organization committee today, has an obvious reference to the FIFA Cup itself. The event was held in Johannesburg and marked the kickoff for the competition at Brazilian soil.
The 2014 FIFA Brazil World Cup logo is an outline of an image of the World Cup trophy being formed by three hands. The colors are predominantly green and yellow, just as Brazil s Flag with the number 2014 painted in red. Below we see the drawing, which says "FIFA World Cup (FIFA World Cup) in blue and" Brazil "in green.
Below we see the image of 2014 FIFA Brazil World Cup Logo / Emblem.
The choice of this emblem, officially printed on the shirts of all teams which will participate in the World Cup qualifiers and also at the competition to be hosted by Brazil, was put together a committee of notables:
• Ricardo Teixeira: the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)
• Jerome Valcke: the executive secretary of FIFA,
• Oscar Niemeyer: Legendary Brazilian architect
• Paulo Coelho : Brazilian best seller author Paulo Coelho,
• Ivete Sangalo: Brazil´s pop singer from Bahia
• Gisele Bundchen - model
• Hans Donner: Brazilian Designer
The 2014 Fifa Brazil World Cup Emblem was selected upon suggestions of several design agencies.
2014 Fifa Brazil World Cup Emblem official launch took place at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg, and was attended by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Ricado Teixeira, Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) President also attended the event, who heads the local organizing committee and FIFA president Joseph Blatter.
Yesterday, May 8th 2010, thousands of people flocked to the Flamengo beach in Rio de Janeiro to take part of the Red Bull Air Race competition. Many people gathered close to the Sugar Loaf to take pictures and see those impressive airplanes. Below you will see photos, text and an official video of the Brazil leg of the Air Race.
Many people who live by the Flamengo beach in apartments and penthouse flats, called in their friends celebrate, drink some good Brazilian beer, and have fun above all accompanied with Red Bull, of course! It was a thrilling Saturday!
I was also part of this and invited some of my friends to watch this great show. Please see below some of my pictures, and official shoots from the event. In this post, I also reproduced the Rio Red Bull Rio Press Release.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Hannes Arch of Austria came from behind to beat Nigel Lamb of Britain in dramatic fashion on Saturday to win one vital championship point with the fastest Qualifying time at the Red Bull Air Race in Rio de Janeiro in front of a record qualifying-day crowd of 400,000. Britain’s Paul Bonhomme, who still leads the overall championship, was a disappointing third on the high-speed, low-altitude 5,634-metre race track set up in front of Rio’s Flamengo Beach.
Arch, who was in second place behind Lamb after the first of two Qualifying runs ahead of Sunday’s race, opened the throttle on his second run under brilliant blue skies and tropical temperatures. Although afternoon sea breezes were slowing down most of the pilots, the Austrian managed to shave nearly a second off his earlier time to deny Lamb the one point awarded to the fastest qualifier. Arch stopped the clock in 1:20.44, 0.73 ahead of Lamb and 1.18 ahead of Bonhomme. The defending champion, Bonhomme, still leads the championship with 22 points with Lamb (18) in second and Arch (15) alone in third.
An even bigger crowd of up to one million is expected for the race on Sunday. There was a crowd of one million at the first race here in 2007.
“I'm pleased I was able to raise my game today. We need every point to catch up with Paul. The engine works great and my team is working great. I'm really motivated for tomorrow,” said Arch.
“I enjoyed that,” said Lamb, who is off to the best year of his career with 18 points from the first two races. “I love the set up of the aircraft and just loved being on the track today. Of course I’m disappointed not to get the championship point. But it was a very positive day.”
As in any event in Rio de Janeiro, there were beautiful girls too!
Australia’s Matt Hall took a promising fourth place in Qualifying, just 1.54 behind Arch, while American Kirby Chambliss (5th), Frenchman Nicolas Ivanoff (6th), Canada’s Pete McLeod (7th) and American Michael Goulian (8th) were all within striking range of a podium on Sunday with less than 3.5 seconds separating the leaders. The enormous home crowd cheered heartily for Michael Goulian, who was flying in Brazilian colours after signing a sponsorship agreement with Brazilian energy company Petrobras.
It was a disappointing afternoon in Brazil for Russia’s Sergey Rakhmanin (11th), Hungary’s Peter Besenyei (12th), Japan’s Yoshi Muroya (13th) and Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic (14th). They failed to qualify for spots in Sunday’s final but will get a second chance to win the final two spots in the Wild Card competition early on Sunday.
Unfortunately, the event could not be held on Sunday due to heavy rains. All in all, the event was a great success, with most of the city taking part somehow.
Last November, the prestigious “The Economist” magazine published a very interesting report about Brazilian economy. When most countries were still fighting recession (especially in Europe), Brazil already had shown some growth and early recuperation. Positive signs are seen in many fronts: Boom in exports, new oil fields discoveries, currency stabilization ( for more than 10 years now) , and diminishing of the social gap ( still timid, but constant). In this scenario, Rio de Janeiro is playing a vital role. In addition to the upbeat on the macro-economy state of affairs, billions of dollars in investment are also expected due several gigantic events which will take at the wonderful city.
These events will generate innumerous business opportunities necessary to support them ( construction, Rio real estate, services, etc. ) Some of these events include the FIFA 2014 Soccer World Cup, the Summer Olympic Games of 2016, and the 5th Military World Games, which will take place next year in July. (This year has already showed a preview of this Rio frenzy, with the Red Bull Air Racing and the Speed Boat Class-1 events, to mention a few). So next time when you are thinking about investment possibilities, don´t leave Rio de Janeiro out of your plans or you may regret it. The time to samba is now! Below you will find a copy of this famous “The Economist” article:
WHEN, back in 2003, economists at Goldman Sachs bracketed Brazil with Russia, India and China as the economies that would come to dominate the world, there was much sniping about the B in the BRIC acronym. Brazil? A country with a growth rate as skimpy as its swimsuits, prey to any financial crisis that was around, a place of chronic political instability, whose infinite capacity to squander its obvious potential was as legendary as its talent for football and carnivals, did not seem to belong with those emerging titans. Now that skepticism looks misplaced.
China may be leading the world economy out of recession but Brazil is also on a roll. It did not avoid the downturn, but was among the last in and the first out. Its economy is growing again at an annualized rate of 5%. It should pick up more speed over the next few years as big new deep-sea oilfields come on stream, and as Asian countries still hunger for food and minerals from Brazil’s vast and bountiful land. Forecasts vary, but sometime in the decade after 2014—rather sooner than Goldman Sachs envisaged—Brazil is likely to become the world’s fifth-largest economy, overtaking Britain and France. By 2025 São Paulo will be its fifth-wealthiest city, according to PwC, a consultancy.
Below, the official logo of the Summer 2016 Olympic Games. Some of the events will be held at the Flamengo district in Rio.
And, in some ways, Brazil outclasses the other BRICs. Unlike China, it is a democracy. Unlike India, it has no insurgents, no ethnic and religious conflicts nor hostile neighbours. Unlike Russia, it exports more than oil and arms, and treats foreign investors with respect. Under the presidency of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a formertrade-union leader born in poverty, its government has moved to reduce the searing inequalities that have long disfigured it. Indeed, when it comes to smart social policy and boosting consumption at home, the developing world has much more to learn from Brazil than from China. In short, Brazil suddenly seems to have made an entrance onto the world stage. Its arrival was symbolically marked last month by the award of the 2016 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro; two years earlier, Brazil will host football’s World Cup.
Below, an impressive and prized photo from Jim Skeas:
At last, economic sense
In fact, Brazil’s emergence has been steady, not sudden. The first steps were taken in the 1990s when, having exhausted all other options, it settled on a sensible set of economic policies. Inflation was tamed, and spendthrift local and federal governments were required by law to rein in their debts. The Central Bank was granted autonomy, charged with keeping inflation low and ensuring that banks eschew the adventurism that has damaged Britain and America. The economy was thrown open to foreign trade and investment, and many state industries were privatised. All this helped spawn a troupe of new and ambitious Brazilian multinationals (see our special report).
Some are formerly state-owned companies that are flourishing as a result of being allowed to operate at arm’s length from the government. That goes for the national oil company, Petrobras, for Vale, a mining giant, and Embraer, an aircraft-maker. Others are private firms, like Gerdau, a steelmaker, or JBS, soon to be the world’s biggest meat producer.
Below them stands a new cohort of nimble entrepreneurs, battle-hardened by that bad old past. Foreign investment is pouring in, attracted by a market boosted by falling poverty and a swelling lower-middle class. The country has established some strong political institutions. A free and vigorous press uncovers corruption—though there is plenty of it, and it mostly goes unpunished. Just as it would be a mistake to underestimate the new Brazil, so it would be to gloss over its weaknesses. Some of these are depressingly familiar.
Government spending is growing faster than the economy as a whole, but both private and public sectors still invest too little, planting a question-mark over those rosy growth forecasts. Too much public money is going on the wrong things. The federal government’s payroll has increased by 13% since September 2008. Social-security and pension spending rose by 7% over the same period although the population is relatively young. Despite recent improvements, education and infrastructure still lag behind China’s or South Korea’s (as a big power cut this week reminded Brazilians). In some parts of Brazil, violent crime is still rampant.
National champions and national handicaps
There are new problems on the horizon, just beyond those oil platforms offshore. The real has gained almost 50% against the dollar since early December. That boosts Brazilians’ living standards by making imports cheaper. But it makes life hard for exporters. The government last month imposed a tax on short-term capital inflows. But that is unlikely to stop the currency’s appreciation, especially once the oil starts pumping. Lula’s instinctive response to this dilemma is industrial policy. The government will require oil-industry supplies—from pipes to ships—to be produced locally. It is bossing Vale into building a big new steelworks. It is true that public policy helped to create Brazil’s industrial base. But privatisation and openness whipped this into shape. Meanwhile, the government is doing nothing to dismantle many of the obstacles to doing business—notably the baroque rules on everything from paying taxes to employing people. Dilma Rousseff, Lula’s candidate in next October’s presidential election, insists that no reform of the archaic labour law is needed (see article).
And perhaps that is the biggest danger facing Brazil: hubris. Lula is right to say that his country deserves respect, just as he deserves much of the adulation he enjoys. But he has also been a lucky president, reaping the rewards of the commodity boom and operating from the solid platform for growth erected by his predecessor, Fernando Henrique Cardoso. Maintaining Brazil’s improved performance in a world suffering harder times means that Lula’s successor will have to tackle some of the problems that he has felt able to ignore. So the outcome of the election may determine the speed with which Brazil advances in the post-Lula era. Nevertheless, the country’s course seems to be set. Its take-off is all the more admirable because it has been achieved through reform and democratic consensus-building. If only China could say the same.
Last Sunday, March 28 Rio de Janeiro saw for the first time the Class 1 racing at the Guanabara Bay. Thousands of people packed to see the race, in a beautiful shining Sunday. Below, Belavista Rio reports and publishes some photos taken at the Rio Class 1 Racing event.
Pilots Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi completed a hat-trick of wins, winning race 2 of the Brazilian Grand Prix to take a maximum 40 points from round one of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and make the perfect start to the defence of their World Championship title.
Fazza 1’s Mohammed Al Marri and Abdullah Al Mehairbi pushed their teammates all the way to claim another second place finish, with Duemme - Foresti & Suardi’s all-Italian pairing of Giampaolo Montavoci and Guido Cappellini claiming a first podium, in their first Grand Prix weekend together.
The reigning world champions, led from start-to-finish, claiming a tenth race win in only their twelfth race together, a career fourteenth for both. Despite an electrical failure, Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi were able to hold off a determined challenge from their closest rivals and teammates to take the victory, completing the 71.32Nm course in 47mins 16.14secs. "I am delighted with the result after the problems we had, but sometimes it is nice to drive without the technology to test yourself," said Bin Hendi, "This is a great start to the season and sets us up perfectly for the next round in Arendal."
A close race saw Fazza 1’s Al Marri and Al Mehairbi get within touching distance of their teammates while holding off a strong challenge from Duemme - Foresti & Suardi behind them. Two podiums from the weekend saw them consolidate second place in the championship on 30 points. "We are very happy to have finished the weekend with two podiums. We got very close to Fazza 3 and pushed hard to overtake, but they always had that little bit extra. To beat them we need some magic." said Al Marri
An inspired performance by new-pairing Montavoci and Cappellini in Duemme - Foresti & Suardi saw them claim their first podium together. Moving up from fourth on the grid they briefly held second place as they traded long-laps with Fazza 1. The third place finish, Montavoci’s first podium since Portorose, Slovenia, in 2006, delighted the experienced Italian, who said: "It feels fantastic to be back on the podium after such a long time. We got very close to Fazza, which is thanks to my new driver [Cappellini] and we will look for more in the next race."
A spin on lap six of the race prevented Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer and Nicola Giorgi from pushing for the podium. Their fourth placed finish was well earned and the new pairing will take heart from a good performance by both boat and team, giving them something to build on for the next race.
Fabio Magnani and Marco Pennesi in Foresti & Suardi - SCAM produced another solid performance taking fifth place in their second outing together, going two better than in race 1, to make it an eleven-point weekend.
Welmax Alianza’s Giorgio Manuzzi and Marit Stromoy claimed their second consecutive sixth place in their first grand prix outing together, however, their was frustration for teammates Jorn Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer, in Welmax, who were unable to build on yesterday’s podium finish after stopping on the start lap before restarting, only to see their race hopes end a lap later with a broken compressor belt.
Considered the Formula 1 of the seas, Class 1, 10 boats competed. Each one has a pilot and a throttleman, which is responsible for the acceleration and deceleration of the boat. Renowned riders from Italy, Norway, Australia, UAE, among others. These fantastic machines that reach more than 270 km and are a true proof of engineering and design. It was the first time the event came toRio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Finally, the Class 1 Event brought some beautiful women too!
Many foreigners when in Brazil, are worried about which taxes he is entitled to pay. In order to facilitate this understanding Belavista Rio published below a summary for real estate investors thinking about investing in Brazil. This post is composed of two sections. The first explains the types of taxes the real estate buyer will run into. The second part names these same taxes but with their original names in Portuguese language.
Generally speaking the taxes and associated costs involved in the buying property process are simple, but we always advise our customers to look for a professional advise of accredited real estate agents in Brazil , lawyers and accountants.
In Brazil, taxes on ownership of real estate are generally lower than in most Western countries. As an owner of Brazilian real estate you will have to bear the following ongoing costs:
* Annual municipal real estate tax: All owners of Brazilian property (both residents and non-residents) must pay annual real estate tax to the local municipal authorities (" Imposto Predial e Territorial Urbano, IPTU). This usually works out as less than 1 percent of the properties assessed value.
* Income Tax: Tax for non-residents on income in Brazil is normally 25 percent (income tax is levied on a sliding scale of 15 to 27.5 percent) but is reduced to 15 percent for passive income such as from property rentals.
* Corporation Tax: There are various company structures through which you can purchase property in Brazil, all with varying liability to corporation tax. You should consult a tax advisor to see all the options.
* Inheritance Tax: English law states that real property (land and buildings) in Brazil are to be governed and dealt with by local Brazilian law when it comes to inheritance tax.
Photo of Class 1 Speed Boats at Guanabara Bay, in front of Flamengo Beach by Belavista-Rio
* Lettings and management charges: There are lots of rental and property management agencies to choose from in the key Brazilian tourist hot-spots and many estate agents will also offer a property management service, including cleaning and maintenance. They may also offer a tenant-finding service for you, at an extra charge. Shop around for the best rates and quality of service.
* Maintenance: Your maintenance costs will depend on the level of maintenance required (or preferred by you) on your property. A full-time housekeeper (5 days a week, 8 hours a day) will cost you $60 to $120 per month and to have someone simply check on the home weekly (cut the grass, etc.), you will probably spend $25 to $60 per month. Alternatively, you can employ a groundskeeper who will live on the property. These property managers will maintain the house and safeguard it. In addition, they can perform helpful tasks while you are in residence, like grocery shopping and helping to arrange transport to and from the airport.
Photo above of Copacabana Umbrella by Neloqua in Flickr
* Estate agent’s fees: Negotiation during property sales in Brazil can only be carried out by an accredited real estate agent. The estate agent?s commission is nearly always paid by the vendor, except in exceptional circumstances. Their commission rate (a percentage of the sale or rental value) is determined by the legislation of the local region, through the Real Estate Agents Regional Councils (CREI). Agents' fees normally charge between 5 and 6 percent of the purchase price. With new projects, real estate agents often receive only 3 to 4 percent from the developer.
* Capital Gains Tax: When real estate is sold in Brazil, vendors must pay tax on the capital gains they have made based on the property?s increase in value over the course of their ownership at a flat rate of 15 percent. This applies to residents and non-residents alike, in accordance with Brazilian legislation. However in practice, sales prices are often understated in the public title deed to avoid or minimize capital gains tax liability. Moreover, a new tax law has recently been introduced, exempting property sales from Capital Gains Tax in the instance where the proceeds are re-invested in another Brazilian property, although this is limited to a declared value of up to BRL180,000 (USD 76,000).
* Utility costs: Sellers are responsible for all the utility costs up until the time of sale.
* Notary fees: Usually paid for by the buyer, but make sure this is clear when you budget for the sale.
The Brazilian Real Estate buyer pays the following official transfer-related taxes which include:
* ITBI (Imposto de Transmissão de Bens Imóveis). This transfer tax is a municipal tax on transfers of real estate and rights to real estate. The amount varies from city to city, the average cost is three percent of the market value of the property, but can be higher. It is paid to the City Hall (Prefeitura).
* ITCMD (Imposto Sobre Transmissão Causa Mortis e Doação). State tax on transfers of goods on death-related inventories or donations of real estate. The amount varies from city to city, the average cost is four percent of the market value of the property, but can be higher. It is paid to the City Hall (Prefeitura).
* Costs of executing and registering the deed (between R$700 and R$800, for real estate valued between R$100,000 and R$150,000). It is paid to the Real Estate Registration Notary's Office.
* Brazilian Real Estate Accounting Tax is approximately R$800 for real estate valued between R$100,000 and R$150,000. It is paid to the Notary's Office (responsible for authenticating the purchase papers)
* Brazil´s Navy Alienation Fee: This fee is charged by the federal government for transactions involving real estate located on the coastline or up to 80 metres away from the coastline. It amounts to five percent of the total real estate value
* Municipal Alienation Fee. Some City Halls also charge alienation fees for real estate located in certain municipal areas. This fee is, on average, two percent of the total real estate value.
* Brazilian Bank Fees. If the real estate is acquired through bank financing, the buyer must also be prepared to pay the fees charged by the financial institution, such as real estate evaluation taxes, administrative taxes, credit-opening taxes, real estate insurance and life insurance.
Below, a beautiful panoramic view of the Flamengo neighborhood in Rio, which has seen an increase in its prices of apartments.
Before buying property in Brazil you will need a Brazilian ID number called a CPF. It is the Brazilian equivalent of a national insurance number or a social security number and can be obtained fairly simply. This number is also a legal requirement as it enables the property buyer to be uniquely identified for taxation and title purposes. Generally they are a few methods of obtaining a CPF.
As an overseas real estate buyer in Brazil, the first necessary step is to apply for a CPF (Cadastro de Pessoa Física). This is essentially an identity card with an attributable number linked to the Brazilian Tax Revenue Agency (Receita Federal). Its original aim was to be used as a form of identification for taxpayers but it has grown to become a necessity for all Brazilians (including those that fall under the non-tax paying threshold).
Below are some guidelines as to what the CPF is; how it can be obtained as well the implications of owning a number (regardless of whether you pay tax or not in Brazil). You may also come across the ‘e-CPF’ which is a card that enables you manage your affairs electronically (particularly useful if you are not based in Brazil).
BELOW, IMAGE - PHOTO OF CPF
Ownership of a CPF number will mean that the Brazilian government will have a record of your name / identity and you will be able to do the following:
• open a bank account (subject to certain visa restrictions);
• purchase Brazilian property / land;
• receive utility bills in your name;
• take our credit cards / loans (although access to
these may be restricted due to the fact that you are
not a Brazilian resident);
• obtain a Brazilian cell phone / telephony contract;
• obtain a Brazilian drivers license / register a vehicle;
• apply for employment;
• undertake day-to-day activities in Brazil such as
booking an internal flight or hiring a car from a local
company (which, more often than not,means you will
get a better deal than the tourist prices).
The number on the card is always eleven digits (the last two digits are the result of an equation of the nine previous ones). The government has several measure to test the validity of the number (there were formerly a number of people who would skew the number in order to evade tax) and, in order to prevent people obtaining more than one registration, the Receita Federal will verify your birth date, voting number and mother’s maiden name.
A CPF number can be obtained, on average, between 45-60 days and there are three main ways of applying depending on whether you want to do it through your nearest Brazilian Consulate; via an approved public owned body (Banco do Brasil or the Correio); or by direct use of a professional (acting as a power of attorney on your behalf):
1) Online Application (outside of Brazil)
You may find that procedures vary according to whichever jurisdiction you are in (Google the phrase ‘Brazil Consulate CPF [your country]’ and there will be detailed information) but the following instructions will apply to most cases:
(i) Print the application CPF form using this form:
(iii) Make a photocopy for your own records and take the original along with your passport and birth certificate to the Brazilian Consulate. There will be a charge which will depend on which consulate you are applying through (should not be more than $50US).
Please note if you are planning on obtaining CPF numbers for other members of your family, you should refer to the Consulate to find out exactly what will need to be provided;
You will subsequently be sent a pin code which will enable you to access the number via the website. However,
this will not mean that you will be able to open a bank account, purchase real estate etc. as you will need to have possession of the plastic card. You will need to visit the Receita Federal in Brazil – taking your passport, birth certificate and address to mail the CPF card. You can expect to receive your card from anywhere between 2 weeks to 3 months. You can trace the progress of your application using the following link:
Trace the progress of your CPF application
1)... select ‘Exterior’, and then enter the receipt code number in the ‘Código de Atendimento‘ field and the date on the consular receipt in the ‘Data de Atendimento‘ field.)
Banco do Brasil branches photo below, where CPF forms can be found...
2) Apply via the Banco do Brazil ( Bank of Brazil ) or Correio ( Brazil Post Office)
If you are in Brazil, you can apply for the CPF via any Banco do Brasil (Bank of Brazil) or Correio (Post Office) (there are plenty but you should find a translator if you do not speak Portuguese). You will need to take the following:
(i) Your original passport;
(ii) Your birth certificate with the names of your mother and father;
(iii) An address of where the CPF can be sent to in Brazil;
You will subsequently be sent a federal tax bill of a minimal amount that will need to be paid. Once the Receita Federal receives this payment and viewed the above, you will be sent the card within fourteen days.
3) Using a Professional ----> Check with Belavista Rio. We can supply a CPF in 24 hours.
Many investors choose to instruct a professional to act on their behalf in order to keep the whole CPF process hassle free and simple. A premium is often charged but it is often better to pay this than go through the rigmarole of applying yourself (particularly if you do not speak Portuguese).
The following two procedures will be followed:
(i) You will be sent a ‘signature’ card issued by a Brazil based cartório (notary’s office) and a formulário de procuração (a document to confirm that you would like the agent or lawyer to act as a power of attorney) to sign;
(ii) You will have to send certified copies of your original passport and birth certificate (by your local Brazilian Consulate);
You can also use the Brazilian Post Office ( called Correios in Portuguese) to find the CPF form...
Remember to ensure that an correspondence and documentation are sent using FED-EX, DHL or other reputable delivery service with a tracking system. Using an agent to undertake this process also means that you do not need to have a Brazilian address as it will be sent to their office (and subsequently forwarded on to yourself).
Other Points to observe...
It should be noted that the CPF is directly linked to your credit score in Brazil. For example, if you were to purchase a contract cell phone and miss payments - the company will report your ‘black mark’ to the relevant government agency and it will remain on file (this will effect your ability to borrow for some time in the future). Furthermore, unlike referencing agencies in many other countries that adopt a scale of credit-worthiness, a Brazilian CPF is either clean or tainted (ie. there is no middle ground).
Keeping Up-to-Date
The fact that you have a CPF will mean that any direct/indirect income producing activities you undertake in Brazil will be subject to taxation which is automatically calculated based on compulsory declarations as stated by the Receita Federal, some of which are as follows:
• if you earn over $12,696 reais income;
• if you receive a lump-sum payment of greater than $40,000 reais (through the sale of an asset, for example);
• if you are a shareholder, proprietor, partner or co-operative involvement in a Brazilian company;
• if you have ownership of property or land over the value of $80,000 reais;
• if you have disposed of an asset that is subject to capital gains tax in the eyes of Brazilian law;
• if you are involved with any kind of transaction on the stock exchange;
• if you have achieved a gross revenue for any business activity in Brazil of more than $63,480 reais;
• if a previous years loss is being offset against a current years loss and the amount falls under the threshold, then full declaration would be needed to be submitted;
Again, we would strongly suggest to obtain professional legal and tax advice when conducting your real estate business in Brazil - particularly when it comes to making the obligatory declarations as above.
Should you not have to pay income tax (for example if you obtain a CPF number and choose not to undertake in any business in Brazil), you will still need to send an `exempt report’ or go to the nearest Receita Federal office in order to keep the number activated.
Any Questions?
Please feel free to contact us with regards to any questions about obtaining a CPF in Brazil.
The school was one of the highlights of this year’s carnival parade with the plot theme in honor of the past 25 carnivals at Rio´s Sambadrome. The parade was very creative and was not afraid to honor other samba-school ´s successes and the tragic moments, such as a fire on a float in 1992. The parade lasted for 1 hour and 21 minutes and would later prove why it deserved the second place at the final contest standings. Another great parade high-light was the performance of actressPaola Oliveira, Queen for Grande Rio.
Grande Rio Samba School parade explored many distinguishing facades of the world wide famous carnival parade in Brazil: legendary characters, the public, the VIP boxes, historic samba composers and the talented carnival producers. The floats were very interesting, and one of them represented a dump with rats and sewers, a tribute to Beija-Flor legendary parade of 1989 by Joãozinho Trinta Carnival Producer. The drum section’s costume was another tribute to famous and anonymous garbage me, who clean the avenue year after year, at each parade end. Another aspect which called the attention of the public to the school was their impressive team of celebrities. Grande Rio is known to be the samba-school of the famous and glamorous.
Foto Credit: Alziro Xavier / G1
The opening wing showed two of the greatest symbols of Brazilian Carnaval, the "mulatas" and the "malandros". Samba Dancers dressed as "malandros" made a floor choreography while a team of "mulatas" came on top of a tripod. But a detail is important: only one of the "mulatas" was real, the other ones were statues. The "trick" was revealed when the real life woman came down the tripod to dance with the malandros.
The greatest tribute made by Grande Rio Samba School was to the carnival producer Joãozinho Trinta. The reverences to the artist began at the "Baiana wing”, dressed as "Ladies of the garbage". They made reference to the use the carnival producer devoted to recycled materials. They were followed by a wing which represented the hobos who the carnival producer brought to the Beija-Flor parade of 1989.
Foto Credit: Alziro Xavier / G1
The third float placed the carnival producer on the top of a pile full of litter and garbage. At the bottom, sculptures of giant rats moved and merry makers dressed as rats crawled out of sewer tunnels, which were lightened up by red lights. On top of this pile of “dump” who Joãozinho Trinta transformed into art in many of his parades, a vulture flapped his wings on the Sambadrome.
The Drum Section was another highlight of the parade: they were all in bright orange, dressed up as Rio city janitors. Carnival Queen of Drums, actress Paola Oliveira made a great spectacle also leading vibrant drummers. In rhythm, the drum section made small stops, called “paradinha” in sequence while the drum queen samba danced and walked amongst them. The drum section also played a part of the samba-theme without the singing, which drew attention of the public.
The forth float took a "dream factory" to the parade, celebrating the samba city. Merry makers twirled umbrellas which resembled ferris wheel in green neon. Alongside, Christ the Redeemer statue covered up by a cloth with an inscription "even forbidden I shined" was place on the float. This was another reference to a carnival of Beija-Flor Samba School,which had in one of her parades, a “prohibited float”, due to the use of a religious image.
This beautiful parade ended with the "Carnival of the stars", a luxurious silver space ship which foresaw how the Carnaval of the year 3001 would look like in Brazil: This float was a tribute to the carnival producer Fernando Pinto. In 1985, he imagined how the Brazilian Carnaval parades would look like.
It was a very emotional moment to many…
At the centerpiece of the float stood as a high-light Renato Sorriso, a true Rio de Janeiro city janitor who gained fame while sweeping theSambadrome avenue with samba, grace and a natural smile. Today, Renato a.k.a. “Sorriso”, ( which means smile ), is a notable celebrity in the Carnaval scenario in Rio. The homage was more than welcomed.
Rio de Janeiro was elected Best gay destination in the world by Trip Out GayTravel website. In accordance to that, traditional Mocidade Samba School has recently disclosed that a new wing was created for 2010 Carnaval in Rio. The Gay wing will rely on gay merrymakers parading down Rio´s Sambadrome.
However, the school informs that it is not mandatory that the person is gay to be a part of the wing. All it takes is attending rehearsal at school court every Wednesday between 8:30 P.M and 10 P.M. According to Diguinho Mocidade and Maurício D’Paula, responsible for the wing, selection will take to consideration enthusiasm, attendance amongst other requirements. The costume to be used by wing members is very irreverent: a Leopard.
This is the first time a Rio Samba-School dedicates an entire wing to the gay community, and it came in great time since Rio is now recognized as one of the best destinies for gays in the world.
We still have another 4 months to Carnaval in Rio, but Rio de Janeiro has a newCarnival Queen, Shayene Cesario. The muse we have described in the past has just been elected yesterday, October 9th, the new Official Rio de Janeiro 2010 Carnival Queen. The contest occurred in Rio´s Samba City.
When the Official Rio de Janeiro Queen and Princess Contest was over, Shayene Cesário could never imagine she would be crowned the Official Rio de Janeiro Carnival Queen, winning over 12 other contenders. The decision was made by a judging panel that considered several attributes for the final scores, including samba dance abilities, overall charisma, sympathy, body elegance and facial expressions. Members of the judging panel included: Sidney Rezende, Selmynha Sorrisoz, Viviane Araújo, and actor Davi Pinheiro.
Let´s get to know this Carnival Goddess a bit more: Shayene Cesario is a 24 years old model and law student born in Rio de Janero. The lovely Brazilian brunette has indigenous, European, and Afro-Brazilian roots, which clearly constructed that extraordinary look. The Carnaval Goddess was raised in the traditional São Carlos neighborhood and started to parade at the early age of 8 with Estácio de Sá Samba School in Rio.
As part of her attributes of 2010 Official Rio de Janeiro Carnival Queen, Shayene Cesario will participate in a series of carnival balls, visit several samba rehearsals promoted by traditional samba schools like <b>Unidos da Tijuca, Mangueira, together with the other members of the carnival court in Rio: Talita Martins and Suellen Pinto, the two Carnival Princesses, and Momo King Milton Rodrigues. Those who think this marketing pampering campaign is just posing may be unadvised: The carnival promotion marathon is extremely strenuous and fatiguing. As an example of a classic Carnaval promotional event, the Rio de JaneroMayor hands the “city´s keys” to Carnival court and officially opens the carnival festivity.
But who said this astonishing muse is only appealing to the eyes? Shayene is finishing her Law School and will become a full lawyer in one year. The new Rio Carnival Queen worked for two years as an intern at the Public Attorney in Rio, where she had a good chance to learn a bit of the profession’s routine.
To maintain the amazing fit, Shayene Cesario works out every day and also practices martial arts. Shayene Cesario has nearly perfect measures: 5.74 feet (1, 75 m ) and 143 pounds ( 65 kg) in a proportional waist line. Apart from parading in Rio´s Sambadrome, Shayene also paraded in São Paulo, where she enjoyed great success.
I am sure the new Carnaval Queen Shayene Cesario will be one of Brazil´s 2010 next celebrity for everything she represents: her simple ways, her friendly smile, her colorful ethnic background and spontaneous personality.
Below, a great shot from Marcelo O´Reilly:
Good luck in 2010 and congratulations for your samba roots!
The Carnival Community in Brazil thanks everyone who has participated in this gigantic effort!
More than 500 people worked on this tremendous task to convince the IOC members that Rio and Brazil has the capacity of organizing the 2016 Olympic Summer Games!
Background Info:
The 2016 Summer Olympics, Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international sports and cultural festival to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The host city of the Games will be announced at the 121st IOC Session (which will also be the 13th Olympic Congress) to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 2, 2009. The 2016 Summer Paralympics will be held in the same city and organized by the same committee.
The bidding process for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games was officially launched on 16 May 2007. The first step for each city was to submit an initial application to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by 13 September 2007, confirming their intention to bid. Completed official bid files, containing answers to a 25-question IOC form, were to be submitted by each applicant city by 14 January 2008. Four candidate cities were chosen for the shortlist on 4 June 2008: Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo (which hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics). The IOC did not promote Doha to the Candidature phase, despite scoring higher than selected candidate city Rio de Janeiro due to their intent of hosting the Olympics in October, outside of the IOC's sporting calendar.
Nawal El Moutawakel of Morocco headed the 10 member Evaluation Commission, having also chaired the evaluation commission for the 2012 Summer Olympics bids. The commission made on-site inspections in the second quarter of 2009. They issued a comprehensive technical appraisal for IOC members on 2 September, one month before elections the final selection will be made by the 115 voting members of the IOC membership on 2 October 2009, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
There are many restrictions barring the bidding cities communicating with or influencing directly the 115 voting members.
Cities can't invite any IOC members to visit them and they can't send them anything that can be construed as a gift. However, bidding cities invest large sums in their PR and media programmes in an attempt to indirectly influence the IOC members by garnering domestic support, support from specialist sports media and general international media.
Jon Tibbs, a consultant on the Tokyo bid, was recently quoted as saying “Ultimately, you are communicating with just 115 people and each one has influencers and pressure groups but you are still speaking to no more than about 1,500 people, perhaps 5,000 in the broadest sense. It is not just about getting ads out there but it is about a targeted and very carefully planned campaign.”
The IOC report cited Rio as embracing the "potential power of the games to transform a city, a region and a country" and said the Olympics would leave "a lasting and affordable legacy."
The Rio bid is the most spread-out and most expensive of the four, with a budget of $11.1 billion for capital investments associated with the games.
"The commission is confident that the growing Brazilian economy would be able to support the necessary infrastructure development needed for the delivery of the 2016 Games," the IOC report said.
The IOC also cited Rio's vision of using sport as a "catalyst for social integration" and said the bid had strong public support, financial guarantees from all levels of government, and knowledge and experience from the city's hosting of the 2007 Pan American Games.
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