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Begin your path to Brazilian residency with expert guidance, vetted opportunities, and a transparent step-by-step process.
BRAZIL RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT
Permanent Residency by Investing in a Brazilian Company
Obtain permanent residency in Brazil by investing R$500,000 (about $95,000 USD) in a new or existing Brazilian company. Brazil’s most established investor route — 235 approvals in 2025 — without relocating full-time.
Invest Once.
Stay Connected for Life.
Brazil’s company investor residency (RN 13/2017) offers a direct pathway to permanent residency through investment in a Brazilian company.
Designed for founders and investors, the program focuses on economic contribution and long-term engagement with Brazil, without requiring continuous physical presence.
Invest in pre-existing company or open your own
Minimum investment of R$500,000, generally about $95,000 USD
A business plan demonstrating economic activity or job creation over three years
235
company investor approvals in 2025 alone
Investors from 31 countries used the company route in 2025, averaging 51 days from complete filing to approval.
The Most Established Investor Route in Brazil
235 approvals in a single year make this Brazil’s workhorse investor pathway — proven, repeatable, and well understood by the authorities.
Who this pathway is designed for:
- Investors seeking permanent residency in a major economy
- Entrepreneurs expanding into international markets
- Dual citizens building geographic flexibility
- Individuals looking for long-term optionality outside Europe
One of the Lowest Investment Thresholds Globally
Here's the thing most people don't realize: getting residency in another country usually costs hundreds of thousands of dollars and still only gives you a temporary visa.
Brazil is the outlier — the lowest cost of entry for permanent status in any major economy.
Country
Min. Investment
Residency Type
Status
🇧🇷 Brazil
$95K
Permanent from Day 1
open
🇨🇴 Colombia
$35K
Temporary (3 yrs)
open
🇲🇽 Mexico
$255K
Temporary, renewable
open
🇵🇦 Panama
$500K
Permanent from Day 1
open
🇵🇹 Portugal
$540K
Temporary, renewable
restricted
🇪🇸 Spain
$540K
Temporary, renewable
restricted
Advantages of the
Brazil Company Investor Pathway
1.
Permanent Residency from Day 1
Once you are registered with the Federal Police in Brazil, obtain the CRNM card for 9 years, but residency is for indefinite term.
2.
Live or Nomad—Your Choice
Maintain your residency status with as little as 15 days in Brazil every two years. No need to relocate or track annual stay requirements.
3.
Rapid
Processing
Processing
Once your complete application is filed, approval averaged 51 days across 2025 filings.
4.
The CRNM
Opens Doors
Opens Doors
Enter and exit Brazil in the Brazilians line. Open a bank account from day one, even if you're normally subject to FATCA.
Two Paths to Qualify
You can qualify for Brazil’s Company Investor Visa through one of two structured pathways:
Investing in an existing Brazilian company
Creating your own company in Brazil
In 2025, 67% of approved company investors founded their company within 18 months of filing — most structure the business specifically for the move.
What Your Business Plan Must Show
Your application must document the following:
R$500,000 of foreign direct investment registered with the Central Bank
A three-year business plan for the company
Economic activity — real, revenue-generating operations in Brazil
Or: job creation for Brazilian workers
Nearly half of 2025’s approved investors capitalized between R$500K and R$1M.
Full-Time Physical Presence
Is Not Required
Physical presence in Brazil of at least 15 days every 2 years to maintain permanent residency status
After 3 years, a verification of the investment plan occurs to confirm compliance
If you've been living in Brazil, apply for citizenship as soon as 1 year later
Streamlined Process
Based on our own first-hand experience with Brazil's investor residency programs, we have developed the following process to best support you.
one
Investment Strategy
Identify a qualifying company or structure a compliant business plan
two
Capital Deployment
Execute the investment and complete required registrations
three
Application Filing
Submit residency application through OAB-licensed legal counsel
four
Entry & Registration
Enter Brazil, complete Federal Police registration, and receive your CRNM permanent residency card
The Process
Step by Step
Built on First-Hand Experience
StartBrazil founder Daniel Atz received his own startup investor permanent residency in February 2026. His approval was published in Brazil's Diário Oficial da União, the federal gazette of the country's government.
StartBrazil's analysis of every investor-residency approval published in the DOU covers all 235 company-route approvals from 2025 — the dataset behind every figure on this page.
StartBrazil is built on first hand experience and knowledge of one of the most underused residency programs on the planet.
Our Services
Company Sourcing & Diligence
We identify, screen, and assess Brazilian companies and acquisition opportunities, evaluating fit and compliance before investment.
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Incorporation & Investment
We help clients opening their own business comply with the requirements. We support all clients with investment compliance and logistics.
Legal Filing & Compliance
We manage legal processes through qualified local partners, including all KYC, documentation, immigration filings, and compliance.
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Concierge Support Across the Process
Built on unique insights through our own application process. We provide practical support across language, translation, logistics, and day-to-day problem solving so clients can move through the process with greater clarity and less friction.
The first step is to
book a consultation
book a consultation
If you move forward, your consultation fee will be fully deducted from the package price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to live in Brazil full-time?
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Brazil Digital Nomad Visa
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