You will find several publications (manuals, surveys, journals and institutional publications) at the BrazilTradeNet site (http://www.braziltradenet.gov.br)

Other documents available to download:

Investments in Brazil Step-by-Step (English version, 791Kb)
By the Ministry of Foreign Relations
Manual to foreign companies interested in investing in Brazil. Contains information on how to open a company, labor, antitrust and environmental legislation, Brazil´s economic indicators, financing, public works and service procurement.

Legal Guide for the Foreign Investor in Brazil (English version, 547Kb)
By the Lawyers Society Studies Center (CESA)
This guide contains information on the Brazilian legal system, the Brazilian foreign exchange markets, forms of association, antitrust, labor and environmental system, privatization, commercial and civil litigation and customer rights in Brazil.

Legal Guide - Business in Brazil (English version, 343Kb)
By Noronha Advogados
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of forms of foreign investment and association in Brazil, taxation, intellectual property, international treaties, environmental and competition law, the Brazilian judiciary and financial systems, insurance and reinsurance, privatization of the telecommunications, electric energy and oil sectors, labor and consumer protection legislation, sports, commercial defense, internet and e-commerce, public bids, immigration and filming in Brazil.

Company Formation in Brazil Guide (English version, 180Kb)
By Pinheiro Neto Advogados
This guide contains information about the establishment and operation of companies in Brazil, including data about intellectual property as well as legal, organizational, and financial requirements.

Foreign Investment in Brazil - An Overview (English version, 483Kb)
By Tozzini, Freire, Teixeira e Silva Advogados
This guide provides an overview on the investments vehicles, establishment of a Brazilian subsidiary, joint-venture, merges and acquisitions, foreign capital registration, taxation and intellectual property.

Filming in Brazil (English version, 41Kb)
By Noronha Advogados
This guide contains information for film production in Brazil, international co-production, joint-venture with Brazilian company, establishment of production companies in Brazil, investments, tax system and labor law, financial incentives for film production and legal requirements for film production in Brazil.