Open a Company and Get Residency in Brazil in 2026
Navigate the legal steps to build your business.
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
Open a Company and Get Residency in Brazil in 2026
Navigate the legal steps to build your business.
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
Brazil's strict Civil Law system requires a precise legal sequence. One misstep in forming your company can completely block your residency permit.
✘ Mito
Myth: Foreigners cannot fully own a business in Brazil without local partners.
✓ Verdade
Truth: You can legally own 100% of a Brazilian company under the Migration Law.
R$ 169,200
The 2026 annual revenue cap for solo micro-entrepreneurs (MEI) in Brazil.
Get your CPF tax number
Register your LTDA company
File with the Junta Comercial
Dica
Leverage the Simples Nacional tax regime if you are a resident. It caps annual revenue at R$ 4.8 million and offers heavily reduced tax rates.
What are the official registration fees?
State commercial registry fees range from R$ 100 to R$ 400. Corporate portal registration is free.
Build your business and secure your residency in Brazil with confidence.