Company Formation & Market Entry
Company formation and market entry in Brazil, coordinated locally.
Setting up a Brazilian entity involves several registrations, institutions and specialists. DSSI coordinates the process from structure to first operating routines, and keeps you informed at every step.
At a glance
- Setup roadmap
- Document coordination
- Registration follow-through
- Ready to operate
Overview
What it involves
Opening a company in Brazil is rarely a single step. It typically involves defining the corporate structure, preparing corporate documents, registering the company and obtaining its CNPJ — the Brazilian company tax registration number — and then putting in place the routines a company needs to operate.
DSSI acts as your local coordinator for this process. We organise the sequence of activities, connect you with the right partner specialists, follow up with institutions and make sure each step moves forward.
Challenges
What international companies usually face
- Understanding which steps apply to your structure and in what order.
- Preparing and legalising documents issued abroad for use in Brazil.
- Coordinating lawyers, accountants and banks that work independently from each other.
- Keeping headquarters informed about status, next steps and responsibilities.
How DSSI helps
01
Setup roadmap
A clear plan of the steps, documents and parties involved in your market entry.
02
Document coordination
Follow-up on the corporate documents and information each step requires.
03
Registration follow-through
Coordination of incorporation and CNPJ registration with the appropriate specialists.
04
Ready to operate
Connection to banking, accounting, payroll and other routines your new company will need.
Where a service requires a licensed professional — such as a lawyer or an accountant — DSSI coordinates qualified partner specialists and stays involved as your single point of contact.
Process
How we move it forward
STEP 01
Understand
We map your plans, timeline expectations and the structure you have in mind.
STEP 02
Structure
With partner specialists, we define the setup path and the documents required.
STEP 03
Coordinate
We organise the parties involved and follow up on each registration step.
STEP 04
Execute
We move the process forward locally and hand over a company ready for its next steps.
Why DSSI
Local experience. Connected specialists. Practical execution.
Professional experience with the setup, management and/or legal representation of 30+ foreign companies.
One point of contact instead of several separate providers.
Practical follow-through on local requirements, not only guidance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
General information only. Specific requirements depend on each structure and are confirmed with the appropriate specialists.
Can a foreign company open a business in Brazil?
In general, yes. Foreign companies and individuals can be partners or shareholders of a Brazilian company, subject to specific rules in certain regulated sectors. The right structure depends on your activity and plans, and should be confirmed with legal specialists. DSSI coordinates this assessment and the setup that follows.
How long does it take to open a company in Brazil?
It depends on the structure, the documents involved — especially documents issued abroad — and the institutions in each step. DSSI does not promise fixed timelines; we share a realistic plan at the start and keep you informed as each step progresses.
Does DSSI provide legal services directly?
No. Activities that require a licensed lawyer or accountant are carried out by qualified partner specialists. DSSI coordinates them, follows up on execution and remains your single point of contact.
Next step
Planning to enter or operate in Brazil?
Let's discuss how DSSI can help structure, coordinate and support your Brazilian operation.