About Us
Knowledge that generates and preserves wealth.
Our History
Our story began with the desire to publish a book: the Brazil Tax Guide for Foreigners, whose value proposition was to offer a reference work, especially for foreigners who wish to understand how the complex Brazilian tax system works before investing or doing business. It was no less relevant for Brazilians who advise foreigners on business and projects in Brazil.
Absolutely assertive, its first publication – which temporarily named the publisher – reached readers in 47 countries, showing that the deficit in the publishing market for the tax area needed to be explored.
The year 2011, then, saw the birth of a publisher specialized in editing, publishing and marketing relevant titles for a demanding, selective and highly educated audience.
In its second publication, David Roberto R. Soares da Silva, the creator of this editorial line, followed and took care of the entire editorial process from writing to distributing copies, whose inspiration, in 2018, was so striking that it served to definitively name B18.
Like Victor Hugo, B18 believes that “books are impartial and reliable friends”, so we base our editorial profile on this truth to offer works that add value to the lives and professional activities of our readers.
We also prioritize our authors, since we provide support throughout the arduous process of publishing a book, optimizing its exposure and financial return.
Over the last decade, we have maintained our commitment to excellent editorial curation, in order to guarantee titles and publications with a high standard of technical quality, counting on the assistance of a Marketing team so that authors can count on support for broad dissemination and campaigns for their works on social and traditional media.
Our Foundations
Our readers and authors are our greatest asset. That is precisely why our practices are based on four pillars: excellence, sustainability, innovation and knowledge that generates and preserves wealth.
What moves us
What drives us: Democratize useful and relevant knowledge for the lives and businesses of our readers.
Promote long-lasting relationships with our readers and our authors.
Our Horizon
To be a partner that disseminates excellent knowledge.
To be a dedicated, respectful and objective publisher for authors seeking a long-lasting relationship with their publisher.
Where to go
To be a reference in the publishing market in the technical books sector.
To do things simply and better, always.
Our Authors
Arthur Francisco da Silva
With a degree in Law (2002) from the Faculty of Law of the Universidade Paulista (São Paulo, Brazil), and a postgraduate degree in Tax Law (2006) from the Pontifical Catholic University (São Paulo), Arthur is a member of the São Paulo Section of the Brazilian Bar Association.
With a prolific track record in the areas of national tax consultancy and tax litigation, serving companies and individuals, he is the author of articles on taxation and estate and succession planning in the magazine Seu Patrimônio.
In the portfolio of Editora B18, he is the co-author of Regimes de Bens e seus Efeitos na Sucessão, published in 2020.
José Luis Bassani
José Luís Bassani is an economist, agribusiness specialist and personal financial planner for professionals and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector, with the purpose of generating results that meet their priorities and carry out their life projects safely.
With 22 years of experience in the financial and capital markets and 15 years in agribusiness, he has been teaching for 5 years to share his market experience through consulting and personal and professional development courses.
David Silva
David Silva, a lawyer who graduated from Mackenzie University with an LLM in international taxation, has worked for almost 30 years in national and international tax consultancy, planning and litigation. With a solid career, he founded the law firm Battella, Lasmar & Silva, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and high-net-worth clients.
An international award winner, he has published more than 1,600 articles and co-edited several books, including the Brazil Tax Guide for Foreigners. He also gives lectures on Brazilian taxation in Brazil and abroad.
Edmo Colnagui Neves
Edmo Colnaghi Neves was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He graduated in law in 1987 from the Law School of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), where he also obtained his master’s degree (1994) and doctorate (2003). He also completed postgraduate studies at the Law School of Michigan State University, USA (1998), and at the IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland (2010).