Business investment
Capital contributed to a Brazilian company, new or existing, that generates jobs or produces goods and services.
- From R$500,000 in a Brazilian legal entity
- New company or existing one
- Active partner or manager in the business
Brazil grants residence authorization to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in a Brazilian company or in urban real estate. We assess the right route, structure the investment and handle the whole immigration process, from the consulate to your residence card.
The route you choose defines the amount, the documents and your obligations afterward. Choosing your route before you invest is what keeps the process on solid legal ground.
Capital contributed to a Brazilian company, new or existing, that generates jobs or produces goods and services.
Purchase of urban real estate in Brazil, at or above the minimum value for the region.
Specific categories, such as startups and innovation, qualify with lower minimum amounts set by current regulation.
| What you need to qualify. | Business | Real estate |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | R$500,000 (reduced in specific cases) | R$1,000,000 (R$700,000 in the North and Northeast regions) |
| What qualifies | Capital in a Brazilian company | Urban real estate |
| Right to work in Brazil | Yes, as an active partner or manager | Yes, through separate employment |
| Minimum time in Brazil | No fixed minimum currently specified | At least 14 days every 2 years |
| Family | Spouse and dependent children in the same application | Spouse and dependent children in the same application |
60 minutes by video call, in Portuguese, English or Spanish. We assess whether you qualify and which route fits you.
We design the investment so it meets immigration and tax rules from day one. About 4–8 weeks.
Company setup or property purchase, with a paper trail that proves the lawful origin of the funds.
Apostilles, sworn translations and the business plan or valuation report.
At the Brazilian consulate in your country or, in some cases, directly in Brazil. Analysis takes about 60–120 days.
Registration with the Federal Police and issuance of your residence card (CRNM), about 30–45 days after approval.
Renewal, conversion to indefinite-term residency and, later, naturalization, if you choose.
Amounts are set by regulation and change periodically. Always confirm current thresholds and fees with us before committing funds. Figures are current as of October 2026.
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children are included in the same application.
Yes. A residence permit is granted for a fixed term first; after the required period, you can apply for permanent (indefinite-term) residency and, later, naturalization.
On the real estate route you need at least 14 days in Brazil every two years. On the business route no fixed minimum is currently specified.
No. The minimums are set by resolutions of the National Immigration Council (CNIg) and are updated periodically. We confirm the current figure before you invest.
The real estate route applies to urban property. Rural land follows different rules, which we review with you before any purchase.
Let's confirm you qualify before you commit funds. The structure of the investment matters as much as the amount.
This page is general information, not legal advice.