Curitiba Advances Coworking Regulations as Divinópolis Prepares Post-NRF Business Event
Curitiba proposes regulations for coworking spaces while Divinópolis hosts a key business trends event inspired by global retail innovations.
- • Curitiba evaluates a law to regulate coworking and digital business centers with operational and safety standards.
- • Non-compliance with Curitiba's regulations may lead to fines and business closures.
- • Divinópolis will host the "Tendências de Negócios – Pós-NRF Divinópolis 2026" event on February 5, 2026, post the global NRF Retail’s Big Show.
- • The Divinópolis event aims to apply international retail trends locally, featuring lectures and panels on innovation and smart retail.
Key details
Curitiba is moving forward with a proposal to regulate coworking spaces and digital business centers, aiming to establish clear standards for operational integrity, safety, and transparency. Authored by councilman Tico Kuzma (PSD), the law would require these workspaces to obtain permits, comply with urban safety, fire prevention and accessibility rules, and maintain client records for at least five years in accordance with the General Data Protection Law. Users must keep their registrations updated and use the address lawfully. Non-compliance could result in fines starting at R$2,000 and possible closure of businesses. The law would take effect 120 days after approval, allowing time for adaptation.
Meanwhile, the city of Divinópolis is gearing up for the "Tendências de Negócios – Pós-NRF Divinópolis 2026" event on February 5, 2026. Inspired by the NRF Retail’s Big Show in New York, the event targets business owners, managers and professionals, focusing on translating global retail and innovation trends into the Brazilian context. Featuring a keynote by consultant Marcos Fábio and a local entrepreneurs panel, topics will include smart retail, customer experience, technology, and management strategies. The event is free for CDL Divinópolis members with a non-perishable food donation, supporting practical application of emerging business trends in the region.
Together, these developments highlight Brazil's focus on regulating evolving work models and equipping local businesses with insights from global retail innovations to strengthen competitiveness in 2026.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
