São Paulo Business Services

Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Sao Paulo, including where to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

Information about how to find Brazilian post codes, how to mail a letter or package and the mailing options for domestic and international mail. Also, information about the other services provided by the Brazilian Post Office (Correios).

The very latest Brazilian, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Sao Paulo's time relates to the rest of the world.

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.

Offering a job or looking for staff in Sao Paulo? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Looking for a job in Sao Paulo? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Brazil. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

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 for a worker in Brazil who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.

An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners coming to Brazil for work. Information on the different types of visas and work permits and the different types of work contract available.