How long do I have to make a claim in Brazil?
General limitation rules in Brazil. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 10 years. General period; some specific contractual claims are shorter.
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3 years
- Personal injury
- 3 years
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 2 years. Within 2 years after termination, covering up to the last 5 years.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3 years