Are you losing your right to do business in Brazil?
The 2026 guide for foreign investors
Are you losing your right to do business in Brazil?
The 2026 guide for foreign investors
✘ Mito
Myth: I can just use a sole proprietorship (MEI) as a foreigner
✓ Verdade
Truth: MEI is only for Brazilians or foreign permanent visa holders — LTDA is your only safe path
4.8 million
Annual revenue in reais under which your LTDA can qualify for the Simples Nacional simplified tax regime
Obtain a CPF as a non-resident
Appoint a legal representative (procurador) in Brazil
Select your CNAE business activity code
Dica
Choose a procurador who understands your industry — they’ll sign documents and manage official correspondence, saving you weeks of bureaucratic delays.
You can own 100% of the LTDA while living abroad — no residency required. Invoice clients, hire employees, and legally repatriate profits with full protection.
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An LTDA separates your personal assets from company debts — it's your legal shield in Brazil, just like an LLC in the US.
Your Brazilian business deserves the right foundation — let’s secure it together.