Welcome

Canada-Brazil Trade Portal is provided as an information source for companies or individuals interested in business or personal opportunities in Canada and Brazil.

This section provides access to a variety of sources that are useful for persons or enterprises interested in INVESTING IN BRAZIL. Multiple sources are provided for most topics listed. Many Brazilian sites provide an option to view in English.

GENERAL
Government and independent websites that provide an overview of the issues involved in investing in Brazil.

ECONOMY
Links to resources that provide a wide range of economic statistics.
Sources of international trade statistics are listed in the “Exporting” sections of this website.

LAWS & REGULATIONS
Resources that provide an overview of the Canadian and Brazilian regulations for doing business in Brazil. More specific regulations, for example concerning Standards or Immigration, are listed under those specific headings.

FORMING A COMPANY
Guides to starting a business in Brazil.

 

STANDARDS, LABELLING
Resources that cover product labeling, product standards, and advertising standards in Brazil.

TAX
Guides to the regulations relating to business taxation in Brazil.

EMPLOYMENT
Resources that cover employment regulations in Brazil, plus links to associations of human resources professionals.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Guides and databases of trademarks, patents and industrial designs, and directories of patent and trademark agents in Brazil.

REAL ESTATE
Websites that provide listings of available commercial, industrial and investment properties, as well as directories of real estate professionals in Brazil.

IMMIGRATION
Official sources relating to business immigration.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Guides to financial institutions in Brazil.
Directories of financial consultants are listed in the “Exporting” sections of this website.