Tailored solutions for your business in Brazil
Enter the market. Build the right connections. Grow your business.
Our Brazil business services help you enter the Brazilian market fully prepared, with a clear understanding of its dynamics, opportunities and common pitfalls.
Market Entry & Development starts with determining whether your product or service fits the Brazilian market. The competitive landscape, localisation requirements, compliance challenges and a sound financial strategy all matter before you establish a commercial presence.
From there, we help you build that presence: introducing you to potential clients, reliable distributors and suppliers, and connecting you with professional service providers and local staff where needed.
Business Case
Validation
- Business model assessment
- Competitive landscape
- Localisation requirements
- Market entry strategy
Market
Connections
- Client introductions
- Local business networks
- Trade fair attendance
- Industry & Government contacts
Partner & Staff
Selection
- Partner due diligence
- Track record verification
- Hiring qualified staff
From inception to an established presence
Entering the market is only the first step. Operating successfully over the long term takes a lasting presence and an optimised target operating model.
Our back-office services help you build and run that presence, guiding you towards the setup that fits your business. That can include company incorporation, establishing supply chains, ERP template localisation and organising long-term employment.
Running your Brazilian operation smoothly covers accounting and tax compliance, payroll and HR administration, legal representation, and ongoing coordination between your local structure and your management abroad.
Whatever shape your operation takes, we’re here to help you run it compliantly, efficiently and cost-effectively.
Company Formation
- Incorporation documents
- Brazilian bank account
- Public registration
- Tax setup
- Book opening
Accounting, Tax & Payroll
- Financial accounting
- Tax administration
- Payroll
- (digital) invoicing
- Collections
- Treasury & credit
Logistics & Trade Support
- Import and export
- Supply chain integration
- Customs procedures
- Local logistics
- ERP localisation
Legal Representation
- Public authority liaison
- Business continuity
- Contractual matters
- Document signing
- Power of Attorney
Corporate Compliance
- Tax Compliance
- Labour law
- Government licensing
- Fiscal optimisation
Immigration & Relocation
- Residency applications
- Entry visa
- Labour law compliance
- Employee relocation
- Family relocation
Talk to a specialist
Tell us about your plans and challenges. Our team will get back to you to determine how we can support your business.
What international companies ask us
Does Ipanema International work with companies that are new to Brazil?
Yes. We support companies at different stages, from those exploring the Brazilian market to businesses already operating in Brazil that need local support.
Can you support us with both market entry and ongoing operations?
Our services cover both Business Development and Business Management, allowing us to support your business from initial market entry through to ongoing operations.
Is Brazil a difficult market to do business in?
It depends on how you approach it. Brazil has its own regulatory, tax and business environment, and requirements vary considerably by sector and business model. With the right local knowledge, preparation and support, companies can navigate the market effectively.
Can you provide local representation in Brazil?
Yes. We can provide local representation and coordinate with Brazilian authorities, service providers, partners and other relevant stakeholders on your behalf.
Can we use only one or several of your services?
Absolutely. Services can be used individually or combined depending on your needs. We can also adapt the scope as your activities in Brazil develop.
Do you work with companies outside Europe?
Yes. While we have strong connections with the Netherlands, Spain and Europe in general, we work with international companies around the world looking to establish and develop their activities in Brazil.