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📅 Post Date: September 10, 2025 | 🔄 Updated: April 17, 2026
Permanent Residency (VIPER) – Company Investment Visa
Business Investor Visa requires the creation of or investment in a company with a minimum value of 500,000 BRL (for technology companies, the minimum is 150,000 BRL, but the process is more bureaucratic), along with the submission of a business plan. After 3 years, the authorities will verify whether the plan has been followed.
- Type: Permanent Residency (Business/Investment-based)
- Country: Brazil
- Duration: Permanent (Indeterminate Residency), subject to company activity
- Status:
Price
Price available on request
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must invest funds in a Brazilian company (new or existing)
- Appoint a legal representative in Brazil
- Maintain a physical company address (owned or rented)
- Employ at least 2 Brazilian employees at a minimum salary of R$ 1,200/month each
Maintain an active business plan or proof of ongoing company activity
Documents Required:
- Valid Passport
- CPF registration (Brazilian taxpayer number)
- Proof of Investment Transfer (bank slips, contracts)
- Articles of Incorporation / Shareholder Agreement
- Proof of legal representative appointment
- Proof of business address (lease agreement or property deed)
- Central Bank investment registration document
- Police clearance certificate (apostilled & translated)
- Sworn translations of all foreign documents in Brazil
Brazil Business Investor Visa (VIPER)
- Provides VIPER permanent residency through business investment
- Citizenship possible after 4 years (or 3 years with USD 200k property investment)
- Visa remains valid indefinitely with ongoing company activity or business plan compliance
Business Investor Visa: requires the creation of or investment in a company with a minimum value of 500,000 BRL (for technology companies, the minimum is 150,000 BRL, but the process is more bureaucratic), along with the submission of a business plan. After 3 years, the authorities will verify whether the plan has been followed. After 4 years, it is possible to apply for a permanent visa.
Incorporation of a Brazilian Company for Food Export Operations
Brazil offers strong opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the global food export market, particularly in high-demand sectors such as poultry and beef, where the country is one of the world’s leading producers. Its well-established certification systems ensure compliance with international standards, making Brazilian products widely accepted across diverse markets. For investors aiming to establish a presence in Brazil, whether by launching a new company or expanding an existing import/export operation, the process can be structured through company formation combined with an investment-based residence permit, such as the VIPER visa. In addition, institutional support is available through organizations like ApexBrasil, the national trade and investment promotion agency, which connects foreign investors with local partners, regulatory guidance, and market opportunities. This makes Brazil not only a strategic sourcing hub but also an attractive base for building and scaling an international export business.
