Liberalization of foreign investment in the healthcare sector
20 Jan 2015
On 20 January 2015, Law No. 13097, of 19 January 2015 (Law 13097/2015), entered into force. The law alters previous foreign investment regulations in the healthcare sector (Law no. 8.080/90), by permitting the full participation of foreign capital in Brazilian companies that have the purpose of establishing, operating or managing general, specialized, or philanthropic hospitals and polyclinics, including through the holding of a controlling stake, either directly or indirectly in these companies.
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Entry and establishment (Ownership and control)
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Services (Human health activities)
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