Overview

Currently, Brazil is among the favourite investment destinations in the world. To become a leading emerging market, Brazil has undergone a remarkable transformation from economic isolation to global integration. Foreign investors have responded favourably to Brazil's market and legal reforms, establishing domestic market presence through a variety of investment structures.

Amongst these investment vehicles, distribution and sales representation agreements with Brazilian individuals and/or companies is often used as preliminary structures to survey the Brazilian market and often precede the establishment of a direct local presence.  Where market conditions support a local presence and associated investment costs, many foreign investors establish a Brazilian subsidiary. Alternatively, foreign investors may seek to conduct activities through a joint venture with, or acquisition of, all or part of an experienced local company.

This guide offers a comprehensive analysis of each of these investment alternatives as well as other key foreign investment considerations.

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