= Doing Business reform making it easier to do business. 
= Doing Business reform making it more difficult to do business.
DB2013:
Employing Workers:
Brazil increased the notice period applicable in cases of redundancy dismissal of employees.
Registering Property:
Brazil made transferring property more difficult by introducing a new certificate on good standing on labor debts, adding to the number of due diligence procedures.
Enforcing Contracts:
Brazil made enforcing contracts easier by implementing an electronic system for filing initial complaints at the São Paulo civil district court.
DB2012:
Getting Credit:
Brazil improved its credit information system by allowing private credit bureaus to collect and share positive information.
DB2011:
Starting a Business:
Brazil eased business start-up by further enhancing the electronic synchronization between federal and state tax authorities.
DB2010:
Starting a Business:
Brazil eased the process of starting a business by removing the requirement to obtain a fire brigade license and inspection before obtaining an operational license from the municipality.
Paying Taxes:
Brazil reduced the tax burden on firms by abolishing the tax on check transactions.
DB2009:
Trading Across Borders:
Implementation of EDI system SISCARGA and SISCOMEX CARGA, a risk-based management system, and an increase in the banking sector have led to a decrease in time for export and import.
DB2008:
Trading Across Borders:
Brazil eased trading across borders by updating its electronic data interchange system for customs.
Enforcing Contracts:
Brazil updated and streamlines its civil procedure rules.