Category: Services

  • Expanding Your US-Based Business into Brazil

    You have conquered your dreams of starting and running a successful business in the United States. Now, you want to push on and expand that business into Brazil. While commendable and certainly achievable, there are some things you will have to learn and do differently, with this part of your business. Unless you have a…

  • Brazilian Government Encourages Businesses to Trade with Venezuela

    As you consider starting a business in Brazil, you should be mindful about whom you can do business with, once you are set up. The Brazilian government is encouraging companies to trade with Venezuela. The current economic situation in Venezuela is having a serious impact on the economies of neighboring South American nations, Brazil included.…

  • Jobs Outlook Improving in Brazil

    It appears as though business opportunities in Brazil are having a positive impact on the country’s job market. Jobless rates are at a record-low for the year, with the unemployment rate at just 5.2 percent. As the unemployment rate continues to fall, you may want to examine your hiring practices and benefit offers, in order…

  • Is Niche Expertise Alone Enough to Start Your Business in Brazil?

    You are an expert in your field. Whether you are a master craftsman, the top number-cruncher in your firm, or a computer programming wizard, there is no-one better. You know you have the skill set, the talent, and the drive to take this ability and transform it into a money making business, one you create…

  • Start Up Considerations for American Companies in Brazil

    Starting a business in Brazil is like starting a business anywhere else, in some ways. You need to have a business plan, be well-versed in the laws and taxes that govern that area, as well as considerations for the specific type of business you are going to start up. When it comes to Brazil, in…

  • The Costs of Doing Business in Brazil

    The Costs of Doing Business in Brazil When starting a business in Brazil, you will need to familiarize yourself with the costs associated with doing business there. These costs are above and beyond paying rent for your office space and bringing your equipment in from the US. As you learn about the different expenses that…

  • Which Goods Can Be Exported from Brazil?

    If you have been considering starting a business in Brazil that focuses on imports and exports, you may want to familiarize yourself with the items that are banned from this nation. Along with plenty of local rules and regulations for how businesses can operate, Brazil has an extensive list of items that cannot be taken…

  • Opening a Business in Brazil: Rio or Sao Paulo?

    If you are considering opening a business in Brazil, you will have to decide which city to choose for your company headquarters. Brazil is a large country with many cities to choose from, besides Rio de Janeiro. Sao Paulo is an excellent city for business, so, before you settle on Rio, you may want to…

  • Incorporating in Brazil Is Harder Than it May Seem

    People who have never owned one do not realize the extent that you have to go to in order to legally start up a business. Even a sole proprietorship has requirements that must be met in order to be within the letter of the law. As in America, much of how you handle your incorporation…

  • Tips To Form a Company in Brazil

    Is your company growing in the United States? Perhaps you see a chance to develop your business, even further, once you decide how to start a business in Brazil. There can be quite a few advantages to expanding your business to an overseas location, especially if some of the materials you need are located overseas,…