Opening a Company in Brazil - CoForma | Company Formation Experts

How to Open a Company in Brazil.

1. Choose the Company Type

Decide on the best legal structure for your business (most foreign investors choose Limitada/Ltda or S/A). CoForma will help you select the right option for your goals.

2. Prepare Documentation

Gather required documents for shareholders and directors (passports, proof of address, corporate documents if a legal entity). Foreign documents must be legalized and translated.

3. Appoint a Local Representative

Brazilian law requires at least one resident legal representative (Power of Attorney) for the company. CoForma can provide or recommend trusted representatives.

4. Draft and Register the Articles

CoForma prepares the Articles of Incorporation (Contrato Social) and submits them to the Board of Trade. We handle all filings and follow-up.

5. Obtain Tax ID and Licenses

After registration, we obtain the company’s CNPJ (tax ID) and all necessary municipal/state licenses. Your company is now ready to operate.

6. Ongoing Compliance

We provide ongoing support for accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance. Our partners ensure your company remains in good standing.

Why Choose CoForma?

✔️ Over 20 years of experience with foreign clients
✔️ Native English and Portuguese support
✔️ End-to-end service: formation, accounting, tax, compliance
✔️ Transparent process and fixed fees
✔️ Trusted partners for legal, accounting, and HR