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What is the company registry in Brazil?
Department of Business Registration and Integration (DREI)
About Brazil
The Brazil Companies Registry is located in Sao Paulo.
Brazil is the largest and easternmost country in South America. The main language of Brazil is Portuguese which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other language such as English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Real (BRL). The population of Brazil is over 212.58 million.
Brazil Economy
The Real GDP in Brazil is in the region of $4.016 trillion with a GDP per capita of $19,000. Brazil economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Brazil are soybeans, crude petroleum, iron ore, refined petroleum, corn.
Main Trading Partners of Brazil
The leading export and import partners for Brazil are:
Exports: China 26%, US 11%, Argentina 5%, Netherlands 3%, Spain 3%
Imports: China 24%, US 18%, Germany 5%, Argentina 5%, India 4%
Brazil Certificate of Incorporation
The Brazil Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Brazil Certificate of Good Standing
A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
There is no Certificate of Good Standing nor Certificate of Incorporation in Brazil. Instead, they have an official extract from the Receita Federal (the Brazilian Tax Authority) acting like both certificates: this document is commonly called Ficha Cadastral (sometimes also Certidao Simplificada, depending on the state).
ITo proceed we would need the full legal name of the company and its CNPJ (Brazilian fiscal number, easily available on open sources), just to make sure we will focus on the right entity,
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Brazil register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Brazil customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Brazil Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Brazil the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Brazil Company Name
Brazil Registration number
Brazil Date of Incorporation
Brazil Activity / Type of business
Brazil Directors
Brazil Secretary
Brazil Registered capital
Brazil Auditors
Do you need to register / sign up at the Brazil Company Registry?
Varies for each regional registry.
Number of Registered Companies in Brazil
There are over 9,000,000 companies registered in Brazil.
Types of Companies in Brazil
Businesses in Brazil can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Sociedade limitada (Ltda.): ≈ Brazil Limited Company
S.A. (Sociedade anônima): ≈ Brazil Plc
Sociedade simples: ≈ Brazil PLLC
Sociedade em comandita simples: ≈ Brazil ordinary limited partnership
Sociedade em nome coletivo: ≈ Brazil general partnership
Sociedade em conta de participação: ≈ Brazil general partnership
Sociedade em comum: ≈ Brazil general partnership
Cooperativa ≈ Brazil cooperative
Empresa individual (firma individual): ≈ Brazil individual proprietorship / sole proprietorship
Empresa Individual de Responsabilidade Limitada (EIRELI): Same as Ltd., but without partners.
Micro empreendedor individual: ≈ Brazil individual enterprise
Empresa pública: ≈ Brazil Government-owned corporation
Sociedade de economia mista: ≈ Brazil Government-owned corporation
Associação em sentido estrito (sem finalidade lucrativa): ≈ Brazil nonprofit association
Organização não governamental: ≈ Brazil nonprofit association
Organização da sociedade civil de interesse público: ≈ Brazil nonprofit association
Organização social: ≈ Brazil nonprofit association
Serviços sociais autônomos: ≈ Brazil nonprofit association
Fundação privada: ≈ Brazil private foundation
Fundação pública: ≈ Brazil public foundation
Can you order a Brazil Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Brazil agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Brazil accepts the Apostille Certificate for Brazil Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Brazil signed up to the Hague Convention on 14th August 2016.
What is the language(s) of the Brazil Company Registry?
The Brazil Company Register is in Portuguese language only.
Brazil Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Brazil has 131 embassies abroad, as well as 221 consulates and five other representations.
Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, hosts 130 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 518 consulates and another three representations located in Brazil.
Brazil Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Brazil. Our local partner is based in Sao Paulo which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Brazil including Rio de Janeiro. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Brazil Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Brazil from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Brazil Moody's rating: Ba2 (first obtained in 2016)
Brazil Standard & Poors rating: BB- (first obtained in 2018)
Brazil Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Brazil Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Brazil.
Brazil Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Brazil. Our specialist Brazil skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Brazil Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Brazil Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Brazil. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Brazil Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Brazil?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Brazil?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Brazil?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.