Open Company Brazil: LTDA, SA, SLU? Find Your Match.
Foreigner's guide to company types in 2026.
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
Open Company Brazil: LTDA, SA, SLU? Find Your Match.
Foreigner's guide to company types in 2026.
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
Planning your Brazilian venture? Choosing the wrong company type upfront can cost you months, fees, and headaches later. Avoid unnecessary complexity from day one.
95%
of foreign investors choose the LTDA as their company type in Brazil. Why is it the top choice?
Dica
The LTDA (Sociedade Limitada) is Brazil's workhorse business entity. It offers limited liability, operational flexibility, and simpler compliance for most entrepreneurs.
✘ Mito
Thinking EIRELI for your solo business?
✓ Verdade
The SLU (Sociedade Limitada Unipessoal) is the modern choice. Simpler, faster, and replaces EIRELI for single owners.
The SA (Sociedade Anônima) is mainly for publicly traded companies, regulated sectors (like banking), or ventures preparing for institutional funding rounds. It’s complex and costly for most.
Choose your type based on:
Your business plan
Projected ongoing costs
Liability protection needs
Secure your Brazilian business future with the right legal foundation from day one. Get expert guidance for your company formation.