São Paulo Financial & Legal

Information on opening a Brazilian bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods, cheques and more.

Information on Brazilian taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay, what exemptions are available and more.

Consular offices provide services for their expatriate citizens living in Brazil and Sao Paulo. Services include replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

Information on how to set up as an Individual Entrepreneur sole trader or start a small business in Brazil to re-sell goods or materials, or offer services. With an explanation on the taxes due, invoicing and book-keeping obligations.

Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

Information on how to extend a 90-day tourist visa in Brazil for an additional 90 days, including where to get the extension and which documents will be required.

Here's the place to ask questions - or provide help - on subjects including tax, mortgages and the law.

Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

An introduction to, and explanation of the necessary steps to starting a business in Brazil. Includes information on the different types of business structure and the legal process involved in setting up a Brazilian business or as a self-employed worker.

Information on the CPF - Cadastro de Pessoa Fisica - number in Brazil. Who needs one, what it is used for and how to apply for one from within Brazil or from abroad.

Information on the RNE (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros) number that appears on the permanent foreign resident's identity card. How to apply for one, where to go and which documents will be required.

Key information on how to make a will in Brazil. Also an overview of the inheritance laws in Brazil, which inheritance laws apply and restrictions on inheritance by foreign nationals.