Real Estate Investor

Buying property in Brazil, done right.

From due diligence to closing to repatriating your returns, we handle the legal side of Brazilian real estate so foreign investors can buy — and later sell — with confidence.

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6–10

weeks, on average, from offer to registered ownership.

general restriction on foreign ownership of urban property in Brazil.

Brazil

nationwide due diligence and closing support, based in João Pessoa (PB) and São Paulo (SP).

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

Urban property is straightforward for foreign buyers; rural land and border-zone property carry real restrictions.

✓Any foreign individual or foreign company may generally buy urban real estate in Brazil — apartments, commercial units, urban land — without restriction.

✓Both residents and non-residents of Brazil can buy, hold, rent out and sell Brazilian property.

✓Buyers who don't yet have a CPF (Brazilian tax ID) — we can obtain it as part of the purchase process.

PAPERWORK

Main documents you'll need.

✓Passport and CPF (or a CPF application, which we can handle before closing).

✓Proof of funds / source of funds for the purchase — increasingly required by notaries and banks for anti-money-laundering compliance.

✓Property documents from due diligence: updated matrícula (title certificate), tax clearance certificates, condominium debt clearance if applicable.

✓Power of attorney, if you won't be present in Brazil for signing.

✓Sworn translation of any foreign-issued document used in the transaction.

TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

1–3 wks

Due diligence

Title, liens, tax status and litigation search on the property before you commit.

1–2 wks

Purchase agreement

Negotiating and signing the purchase and sale agreement.

3–6 wks

Deed & registration

Escritura execution and registration at the Cartório de Registro de Imóveis.

Total: roughly 6–10 weeks from offer to registered ownership — longer for financed purchases.

BUDGET

Government fees & likely additional costs.

Approximate figures — confirm current amounts with us before budgeting.

ITBI (property transfer tax) 2–3% of value

Notary fees (escritura) ≈ 0.5–1.5%

Registry fees (Cartório de Registro de Imóveis) ≈ 0.5–1%

CPF issuance (if needed) Free to low-cost

Legal & due diligence fees Quoted per engagement

Municipal ITBI rates and notary/registry fees vary by state and property value — always confirm current amounts before budgeting.

PITFALLS

Common mistakes we see.

✕Signing a reservation or deposit agreement before completing title due diligence.

✕Relying on the seller's or broker's documentation instead of independently pulling registry records.

✕Not budgeting for ITBI, notary and registry costs on top of the purchase price.

✕Buying without a clear plan for how rental income or sale proceeds will be legally repatriated abroad.

✕Overlooking ongoing obligations after purchase — IPTU, condo fees, and annual tax declarations if renting the property out.

HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Full legal due diligence on the property before you commit.

✓Draft and negotiate the purchase and sale agreement to protect your interests.

✓Coordinate CPF issuance, notary and registry steps — including by power of attorney if you're abroad.

✓Structure the purchase for tax efficiency, including corporate ownership where appropriate.

✓Advise on the legal repatriation of rental income and sale proceeds.

✓Provide ongoing legal support for renting, managing or eventually selling the property.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

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