Starting a Business
Everything a foreign company needs to decide before operating in Brazil: subsidiary or branch, Ltda or S.A., registrations, the local administrator and the first tax choices. Start here if you are planning your entry into the Brazilian market.
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Get Support Setting Up Your Business in Brazil →Apostille and Sworn Translation in Brazil: Preparing Parent Company Documents
What an apostille and a sworn translation are, who issues them, where a parent's documents are used in Brazil and a checklist to avoid delays.
Employment & PayrollHiring Your First Employee in Brazil: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Companies
What a foreign company must do before its first hire in Brazil: CLT contract, collective agreement, admission exam, eSocial and first payroll.
Starting a BusinessLeasing an Office in Brazil: The Commercial Lease Rules for Foreign-Owned Companies
What foreign companies should check before renting an office in Brazil: rent in reais, renewal rights, one guarantee only, costs, sale and taxes.
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