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Ministry of External Relations
Department of Trade and Investment Promotion

BRAZILIAN TRADE AND

INVESTMENT PROMOTION

Department of
Ministry of
AGENCY (APEX-BRASIL) Trade and Investment Promotion External Relations
BRAZILIAN COMMERCIAL
Apex-Brasil is a private entity of public interest ? Environmental Solutions (clean
that works to attract foreign investment into technology and renewable energy) MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL SERVICE (SECOM)
strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy by pro- Ministry of
moting investment opportunities abroad. The ? Life Sciences External Relations RELATIONS
agency focuses on foreign companies and green-
field projects that bring technological innovation ? Oil and Gas The Ministry of External Relations is also responsi-
and new business models to Brazil, strengthen ble for the Brazilian Commercial Service (SECOM),
domestic industrial supply chains, have a direct ? Real Estate The Ministry of External Relations is responsi- which is an organization of trade and investment
impact on local job creation and improve export ble for framing and implementing Brazil’s com- professionals located in the national capital
volumes and diversification. ? Research and Development mercial diplomacy, which includes investment Brasilia and in Brazil’s embassies and consulates
Apex-Brasil is prepared to assist in all steps of promotion. around the globe. SECOMs are responsible for
the investor’s decision-making process through ? Semiconductors and Displays The Investment Division (DINV) of the Minis- promoting investment in Brazil and are a port of
its investment facilitation team. The agency’s ser- try of External Relations coordinates investment call for foreign investors seeking initial informa-
vice portfolio includes identifying and reaching The Agency also supports foreign investors promotion activities that aim to increase foreign tion on business opportunities in Brazil, the regu-
qualified contacts; preparing market intelligence willing to identify local companies, universities investment in strategic sectors of the economy, latory framework, economic indicators and mar-
covering leading industry sectors, markets, eco- and research centers to establish partnerships, which include, for example, energy, infrastruc- ket intelligence. SECOMs are open to receive your
nomic trends and guidance on legal and tax mat- joint-ventures or other types of collaboration. ture and logistics and information technology, as queries about investing in Brazil and point you in
ters; and mapping projects for investors, including Apex-Brasil can also help capital investors in the well as projects that involve a strong research and the right direction for additional support. SEC-
the identification of suitable locations, potential process of identifying opportunities, projects and development component. On the commercial in- OMs also help play an essential support function
costs and other business options. Apex-Brasil can companies for venture capital and private equity telligence side, the Investment Division produces should you be interested in planning an outreach
also act as a liaison between the investor, strate- investments in the country. frequent business publications on a wide variety business mission to Brazil. In this case, SECOMs
gic partners, suppliers and local authorities. Apex-Brasil works collaboratively with the of sectors, specific projects and general commer- work hand in hand with the Ministry of External
Apex-Brasil is currently proactively promoting Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade and cial information on investing in Brazil. On the Relations in Brasilia and federal, state and munic-
the following segments: with the Brazilian Investment Information Net- investor support and marketing side, the Invest- ipal support entities and private sector organiza-
work (RENAI). ment Division provides support for delegations of tions to help confirm a productive visit program.
? Automotive More information can be found from the foreign investors coming to Brazil by identifying
Apex-Brasil website. key value partners and prepares visit programs, More information can be found from the
? Aerospace and Defense as well as organizing and participating in invest- BrasilGlobalNet website.
www.apexbrasil.com.br ment promotion events outside Brazil. www.brasilglobalnet.gov.br
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