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  • Navigating Business Customs in Brazil

    Navigating Business Customs in Brazil When you are ready to open a business in Brazil, you will need to forge strong working relationships with the locals. In order to do this, you will need to shed some American customs in order to adhere to the social constructs that dictate Brazilian business. Failure to do so…

  • Protecting Intellectual Property, Copyrights and Patents

    Opening a business in Brazil can be a lucrative venture, but protecting your products and intellectual property in this large nation can be surprisingly different from how ideas and designs are protected in the United States. While Brazil has only recently begun to catch up with modern thinking about protecting an idea, there are new…

  • Understanding Brazil’s Consumer Protection Laws

    Understanding Brazil’s Consumer Protection Laws When you start to consider the benefits of doing business in Brazil, it is important to understand the strict consumer protection laws that will govern any goods or services you provide in the country, as well as any marketing or advertising you do to promote your business. Brazil’s laws are…

  • Top 3 Reasons for Expanding US Companies in Brazil

    Many US companies have chosen to expand or start businesses in Brazil. In fact, out of the 15 largest employers in the South American country, four are based in the United States. It’s not just because of the 200 million extra potential consumers to which they can expand their selling reach, either, although that is…

  • Company Incorporation: Brazil Rules to Navigate First

    Company Incorporation: Brazil Rules to Navigate First Incorporating a company in Brazil poses a unique set of challenges for business owners, due to the large amount of bureaucracy. Rules also vary in each state, as do costs. That’s why many business owners choose to utilize the help of start-up services to navigate the complex system.…

  • Tips for Living in Brazil

    When you start a business in Brazil, you will not spend all of your time working. Whether you stay in Brazil while your company is getting started, or you are considering moving there permanently, you will want to get used to the differences between life in the US and in Brazil. The biggest challenge to…

  • Understanding Local Business Practices

    Understanding Local Business Practices When you consider opening a business in Brazil, it is important to make sure that you understand the local business customs of this country. While some practices are very similar to those in the US, understanding the differences will help you forge strong working relationships, ensuring the success of your new…

  • Business Etiquette in Brazil

    When you are doing business in Brazil, there is a set etiquette that can lead to success or failure. Navigating the tax system and other accounting services in Brazil can be difficult enough. If you want to do business in Brazil you have to follow the etiquette, or assume failure, especially since Brazilians are fond…

  • Visas and Business in Brazil

    Visas and Business in Brazil If you are thinking of starting a business in Brazil, visa considerations are just one of the topics you will need to explore. You may or may not need a visa in Brazil, depending on several things. As you go about planning on starting a business in Brazil, are you…

  • Understanding Brazilian Employment Law

    When setting up a business in Brazil, you will need to follow the country’s law with regards to employment hiring and practices. In many ways, the laws are very different from those in the US, so make sure that you use a service that can help you navigate this sometimes tricky aspect of starting your…