It can take a minimum of 30 days to incorporate a business and, with the finding, filling and submitting of over 10 forms and procedures, the average time is closer to 120 days.

if construction or building permits are required, than nearly 20 more forms would be required, along with procedures and about 450 days to get a final approval.

a Brazilian lawyer is mandatory for any transactions, further to the always recommended attorney fluent in the investor's native language.