Residence in Brazil as an investor, from the currency exchange to your foreigner ID card.
For those who want to invest from R$ 500,000 in a Brazilian company and live in the country. We handle the company setup, the capital inflow and the residence application, whether you are abroad or already in Brazil.
- Service in Portuguese, English and Chinese
- Office in São Paulo
- Reply within 24 hours
What the rule requires
- Minimum investment of R$ 500,000 in foreign currency, in a new or existing company.
- From R$ 150,000 when the investment is in innovation, research, science or technology, in a company linked to an incubator, technology park, accelerator or public innovation program.
- A 3-year investment or business plan that creates jobs or income.
- Foreign capital paid into the articles of association and evidenced by the foreign exchange contract.
Source: RN CNIg 13/2017, as amended by RN 49/2024, checked on October 23, 2026
How we support you
- 1
Assessment
We review your profile, the amount and type of business, and whether the application is filed from abroad or from Brazil.
- 2
CPF and representative in Brazil
We guide you through the foreigner CPF and the power of attorney for the person who will represent you in the country.
- 3
Company setup
Articles of association, registration with the Junta Comercial and CNPJ, with the foreign capital provided for.
- 4
Foreign exchange and Central Bank
We guide the transfer through the formal exchange market and the declaration of foreign direct investment in the Central Bank system (SCE-IED), mandatory from US$ 100,000.
- 5
Bank account and business plan
Support opening the company bank account and preparing the plan required by the rule.
- 6
Residence application
Filing on MigranteWeb, follow-up and, once approved, registration with the Federal Police to issue the CRNM.
Timelines
- Official review of the application
- Up to 30 days, or up to 60 days if additional documents are requested.
- Full process
- Our team estimates 30 to 90 days, from company to residence, depending on the case. This is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Source: gov.br, checked on October 23, 2026
From abroad or already in Brazil
- Abroad
- Application for prior authorization and then the investor visa at the Brazilian consulate in your country.
- Already in Brazil
- The application can be filed from here, without leaving the country.
Government fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residence permit application | R$ 168.13 |
| CRNM issuance | R$ 204.77 |
Paid to the government. Our fee is separate and quoted during the assessment.
Source: gov.br, checked on October 23, 2026
How long it is valid
Residence is granted for an indefinite period, subject to carrying out the investment plan. To keep it, the company shows what has been done: filings, employees and tax payments.
Frequently asked questions
R$ 500,000 in foreign currency. For innovation, science or technology projects, from R$ 150,000, if the company meets the requirements of the rule.
Source: RN CNIg 13/2017
Yes. The rule allows applications from people already in the country. Those abroad apply for the authorization and then for the visa at the consulate.
Source: RN CNIg 13/2017, art. 6
It is for an indefinite period, but depends on proving that the investment plan has been carried out. We help you organize that evidence.
Source: RN CNIg 13/2017, art. 6
Yes, it is mandatory. It covers 3 years and shows the business, the jobs or income created and how the money will be used.
Source: RN CNIg 13/2017, art. 4
Through the formal exchange market, as foreign direct investment, declared in the Central Bank system when the transfer is US$ 100,000 or more. We guide each step with the bank.
Source: Resolução BCB 278
Let us assess your investment.
Tell us the amount, the type of business and where you are. We reply within 24 hours with the possible path.