When starting a business in Brazil as a foreign entity you need a legal representative with a valid residence permit and tax residency.

This legal representation may perform tasks on your behalf, such as signing official documents, company registration, tax declaration and more. 

Ipanema International offers formal representation for your company through a documented Power of Attorney (procuração).

The width of the PoA differs per case and may include a.o.:

• Setup and registration of legal entity
• Providing a company address and legal tax residence
• Signing of official documents and contracts
• Opening and managing a bank account
• Declare taxes on federal, state and municipal level
• Perform HR-related activites – hiring and firing
• Prosecute on behalf of the company
• Execute treasure activities