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ABOUT

THIS GUIDE

This guide brings together essential information
from various government sources to make it
easier for you, to get to know Brazil, its econo-
my, growth sectors, business climate and invest-
PREFACE government support partners which are respon-
ment framework.
It is the product of cooperation among Brazil’s
sible to assist foreign investors: the Ministry of
External Relations; the Brazilian Trade and Invest-
ment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil); the Brazil-
ian Investment Information Network (RENAI) of
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to invest- the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign
ing in Brazil. In this publication you will gain an in- trade; and the Secretary of International Relations
sight into Brazil’s economy and the essentials you of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food
need to know in order to successfully invest in the Supply (MAPA). Each institution has its own re-
Brazilian market. sponsibilities, but all four work in close coopera-
Brazil is an open and diversified economy with tion with one another, as well as with the private
a wide array of opportunities across multiple pro- sector and other relevant public bodies.
ductive sectors. For many investors, considering This guide is designed to meet the needs of
growing a business in a market as vast and dy- two types of investor. For potential investors unfa-
namic as Brazil is an exciting prospect. This is why miliar with Brazil, the guide contains useful, fact-
the Government of Brazil is making a concerted filled information, profiles Brazil’s growing econ-
effort to help support international investors who omy and provides snapshots of major business
are developing business projects in Brazil. Brazil is opportunities in productive sectors. For investors
open for business, and we are here to help. ready to do business in Brazil and existing inves-
At a time when global business is confronted tors seeking to expand their Brazilian business
with ongoing economic uncertainty, Brazil stands operations, the guide also serves as a reference
out as a stable economy underpinned by solid companion to Brazil’s investment framework, in-
growth. In 2012, Brazil was the world’s third-larg- cluding how to establish and run a business in the
est recipient country for foreign direct invest- country and government incentive programs to
ment. In the past two years alone, businesses and help expand businesses in priority sectors.
entrepreneurs from across the globe have invest-
ed a record US$132 billion in Brazil.
The information contained in this guide was compiled in 2013.
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