Once complete, the visa is valid for three years and is renewable by demonstrating completion of any agreements with the CNI, and/or creation of jobs for Brazilian nationals, and of course the payment of any and all taxes.

Some of the requirements of maintaining an investor's visa are proper accounting done by a registered accountant in brazil, and tax filing every three months.

the foreign investor must annually renew his of her ID card at the Federal Police - At that time, must attach a copy of the last payment form of the Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço - FGTS and an employees' report.