DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO REGISTER A COMPANY WITH A FOREIGN PARTNER IN BRAZIL

Registering a company in Brazil with a foreign partner is legally permitted, but it requires specific documentation depending on whether the partner is an individual or a legal entity.

📋 Required documents for foreign individual partners:

1. Copy of valid passport

   • Identification page with photo and signature.

     
     

2. CPF (Brazilian Taxpayer ID)

   • Required for inclusion in company registration.

     
     

3. Proof of address abroad

   • Translated, if needed.

     
     

4. Power of attorney

   • Issued abroad, legalized or apostilled, granting powers to a Brazilian representative.

     
     

5. Sworn translations of all foreign documents into Portuguese.

   
   

📋 Required documents for foreign corporate partners:

1. Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws

   • Sworn translated and legalized/Apostilled.

     
     

2. Foreign company tax ID (if applicable)

   
   

3. Official meeting minutes approving investment in Brazil

   
   

4. Appointment of legal representative in Brazil

   • With a notarized and legalized power of attorney.

     
     

5. Sworn translations and apostilled documents in compliance with Brazilian regulations.

   
   

📌 Documents of the Brazilian company:

• Draft of the Articles of Association

• Company address proof

• Registration of foreign capital in RDE-IED (Brazilian Central Bank)

• Filing at the Board of Trade with all partner documentation

  
  

⚠️ Important notes:

• Foreign partners cannot participate in Simples Nacional tax regime

• Some business activities require regulatory approval

• All foreign-language documents must be officially translated by a sworn translator.

  
  

✅ Final thoughts

Having a foreign partner is increasingly common in Brazil. With professional legal and paralegal assistance, the company can be registered securely and efficiently, fully in line with legal requirements.