Services

Company Registration in Brazil

Capital: Brasilia.
Official languages: Portuguese.
Currency: Brazilian real.

Tariffs
Карта Company Registration in Brazil
17% VAT
15% Corporate Tax
0% Dividends Tax
R$ 1,000 Capital Requirement
34% On exceeding profits

Benefits of Registering a Company in Brazil:

 

  • Huge consumer market: Brazil ranks 5th in the world by population size.
  • Access to Mercosur countries.
  • Government incentives and support. Brazilian authorities actively stimulate business, especially in knowledge-intensive industries.
  • Competitive workforce and production costs. Brazil attracts outsourcing thanks to skill/wage ratio.

Brazil – a state occupying nearly half of the South American continent.

 

The capital and largest megacity of the country – Sao Paulo – is the financial and economic center of Brazil and all of Latin America.

 

Brazil attracts foreign investors thanks to its capacious consumer market and access to Mercosur countries. One of the popular legal forms for small and medium businesses here is a Limited Liability Company or Sociedade Limitada (Ltda).

Taxation and Reporting Features

Corporate Income Tax:

  • Standard rate: 15%
  • Incentives for tech-based companies
  • Tax benefits for startups: initial years with reduced rates

VAT:

  • Standard rate: 17%
  • Reduced rates for essential goods
  • Exemptions for exports and certain services

Dividends:

  • 0% for Brazilian residents under specific conditions
  • Withholding tax applies for non-residents

Company registration in Brazil is managed through the National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ). The chosen company name must be approved and registered with the Board of Trade in the respective state.

To register a company, a formal application must be submitted by the director, including essential company details. A comprehensive set of documents, such as the articles of association, declaration, copies of passports, and Tax IDs (CPF) of shareholders and directors, is required.


After incorporation, the company's registration details will be published in the Official Gazette. Completing the registration involves registering with federal, state, and local tax authorities.

At the time of registration, the company must have:

  • A Tax Identification Number obtained from the tax authority — necessary for tax compliance and opening a bank account.
  • Certified Articles of Association by the Board of Trade or a notary public.
  • A bank statement confirming sufficient capital for company formation. It should include the company name and shareholder details.
  • A receipt for the payment of the registration fee to the appropriate authority.

LTDA in Brazil

  • Limited liability
  • Minimum 1 director / 1 shareholder
  • Simple business structure
Public Limited Company in Brazil
$3 000
Annual expenses: ~$4,500

Tax Rates in Brazil

Corporate Tax 34% Combined federal and state tax
VAT 17% Varies by state
Dividends 0% Tax-free for residents
Capital Gains 15% Standard rate
Withholding Tax 15%-25% Depends on the nature of payment
Property Tax 2% Municipal tax on property

Additional information

Reporting
Confidentiality
  • Financial reporting: Mandatory annually (Brazilian GAAP/IFRS)
  • Audit: Required for larger companies
  • Annual Return: Filed with the Receita Federal
  • Tax return: Corporate Income Tax Return (DIPJ)
  • Employer's Return: Mandatory if employing staff
  • Registers: Shareholders and directors (mandatory)
  • Directors' details Publicly available in the registry
  • Shareholders' details Publicly available
  • Financial reporting Confidential (not published)

Timeline and Stages

  • 01

    Preparation of documents and selecting a company name

    1-2 days
  • 02

    Conducting a name search with the Brazilian Companies Registry

    1 day
  • 03

    Submitting documents either online or offline

    4 day
  • 04

    Obtaining the Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ) and Business Registration certificates

    up to 2 weeks
  • 05

    Setting up a corporate bank account

    2-4 weeks

The bottom line

Registering a company in Brazil is an important and strategic step for those seeking opportunities in the Latin American market. Taking into account the peculiarities of Brazilian legislation, it is recommended to contact IT-OFFSHORE specialists to ensure a successful company registration process.

 

Our specialists will be able to register a company in Brazil on a turnkey basis. We will help you prepare all the necessary documents and registration forms.

 

We offer not only legal support for company registration, but also a wide range of services, which includes accounting services, nominee services, and full support of the company after its registration; Thus, we provide full year-round service to your company.

Cost calculation

Add the required options for your company:

Итоговая стоимость ( база $3000 + доп):
$3000

FAQ

Can you register a company remotely?

Yes, in most cases — you can.

Remote company registration is available in the vast majority of popular jurisdictions today. Modern corporate services, electronic document management and professional registered agents make it possible to complete the entire registration process without being physically present in the country.

The process typically works as follows: you provide the required documents electronically, sign them remotely — via a notary, apostille or electronic signature — and a local registered agent handles all communication with government authorities and document submission on your behalf.

This has been made possible by several factors: most countries allow foreign founders and directors, corporate service providers operate remotely across the globe, and the digitisation of government registries has significantly streamlined and accelerated the procedures.

The one step that may still require in-person presence is opening a corporate bank account — however, even here many banks and fintech platforms now offer remote identity verification.

What documents are needed for registration?

Registering a company in most jurisdictions requires a standard set of documents. For individuals — founders and directors — the typical requirements include: a certified copy of a passport, proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement no older than 3 months), and in some cases a bank reference letter or CV.

For corporate shareholders, the required documents include: certificate of incorporation, articles of association, register of directors and shareholders, and confirmation of the ownership structure.

Do I need to keep accounting records and submit reports?

Accounting and reporting requirements vary significantly depending on the jurisdiction. In most countries, companies are required to maintain proper bookkeeping, file annual financial statements and submit tax returns.

At the same time, there are a number of jurisdictions where reporting requirements are minimal or effectively non-existent for non-resident companies. These include, for example, the Marshall Islands, the Cook Islands, Panama, Belize, Seychelles and Vanuatu — in these countries, companies that do not conduct business within the territory of the registration state are generally exempt from mandatory financial reporting and audit requirements.

We provide full company administration services, including preparation and submission of annual reports, liaison with local authorities and ensuring full compliance with all corporate requirements of the jurisdiction.

Is it possible to open a bank account for a company?

Yes, opening a corporate bank account is possible for virtually any jurisdiction, however this process deserves careful attention. Today businesses have two main options: traditional banks and fintech platforms.

Traditional banks offer a full range of financial services, but account opening requirements have become increasingly stringent — KYC procedures, source of funds confirmation, business plans and in some cases in-person presence may be required. Fintech platforms — such as Wise, Airwallex, Revolut Business and others — open accounts significantly faster and remotely, making them a popular solution for international companies at an early stage.

Is it possible to use nominee directors?

Yes, the use of nominee directors and shareholders is a common and legitimate practice in international corporate structuring. A nominee director is formally listed in the company registry but acts exclusively in accordance with the instructions of the beneficial owner, providing an additional layer of privacy.

This service is particularly in demand in jurisdictions where information about directors and shareholders is entered into a public register — for example, in Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Malta and a number of other EU countries. In offshore jurisdictions, nominee services are also widely used to simplify corporate governance and protect ownership structures.

We provide nominee director and shareholder services for any jurisdiction we work with.

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