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title: "Brazil Investor · R$500k in a company: from BRL 150k needed"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/investor-company/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-12
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Brazil · Investing

# Brazil Investor · R$500k in a company

**Investment needed:** from BRL 150k ≈ $30k

Autorização de residência — investimento de pessoa física em pessoa jurídica (RN CNIg 13/2017)

Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026, some details partly verified [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Investment needed:** from BRL 150k ≈ $30k (An investment of at least BRL 500,000 (≈ $100,000) · Investment in a Brazilian legal entity, made in foreign currency, shown through an investment or business plan. An investment of at least BRL 150,000 (≈ $30,100) · Alternative for an entrepreneur investing in innovation or scientific/technological research who meets at least one listed condition (government innovation funding, technology park, incubation, finalist in a government start-up programme or accelerator support); the investment may then be below R$500,000 but not below R$150,000. A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) · Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) · Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport

## Key facts

Investor · R$500k in a company is an investing route for Brazil. Applicants need an investment from BRL 150k ≈ $30k. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.

- **Money needed:** from BRL 150k ≈ $30k
- **Government fees:** BRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: government fees BRL 373 ≈ $75 in total (2 fees); investment from BRL 150k ≈ $30k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: BRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41**

- BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt.
- BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.

**Invested and held: BRL 500k+ ≈ $100k · BRL 150k+ ≈ $30k**

- BRL 500,000 (≈ $100,000) Investment in a Brazilian legal entity, made in foreign currency, shown through an investment or business plan.
- BRL 150,000 (≈ $30,100) Alternative for an entrepreneur investing in innovation or scientific/technological research who meets at least one listed condition (government innovation funding, technology park, incubation, finalist in a government start-up programme or accelerator support); the investment may then be below R$500,000 but not below R$150,000.

**Renewal: Renewable**

The residence term is indefinite, but continuing requires proof, filed at least 90 days before the granted period ends, that the investment or business plan is being carried out.

[Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública](https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/portal-de-imigracao-laboral/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral-1/normas-de-imigracao-laboral/resolucoes-normativas/resolucao_normativa_no_13_de_12_de_dezembro_de_2017.pdf)

**Citizenship: After 4 years as a permanent resident**

Residence under this route has an indefinite term, so it counts toward naturalisation, which needs 4 years (1 year with a Brazilian child or spouse or partner).

[Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública](https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/portal-de-imigracao-laboral/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral-1/normas-de-imigracao-laboral/resolucoes-normativas/resolucao_normativa_no_13_de_12_de_dezembro_de_2017.pdf) [Presidência da República](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm)

**Where to apply: Abroad or in-country**

Get a prior residence authorisation and then the temporary visa, or apply to the Ministry of Justice if you are already in Brazil.

[Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública](https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/portal-de-imigracao-laboral/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral-1/normas-de-imigracao-laboral/resolucoes-normativas/resolucao_normativa_no_13_de_12_de_dezembro_de_2017.pdf)

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- The applicant is an individual investing own funds of foreign origin in a Brazilian company with potential to create jobs or income.

#### What you must show

- Investment of at least R$500,000 in foreign currency, shown through an investment or business plan.
- Entrepreneurs in innovation or scientific and technological research may invest R$150,000 to under R$500,000 if a listed condition is met.

#### Documents

- An investment or business plan with a three-year execution period is required.
- The company incorporation document, registered, showing the foreign capital paid in, is required.
- A foreign exchange receipt from a Central Bank-authorised institution must show the funds as foreign direct investment.

#### Steps

1. The Ministry of Justice grants prior residence authorisation, after which the temporary visa is issued.

#### After you arrive

- Continued residence depends on proof that the investment or business plan is being carried out.
- Proof that the plan was carried out must be filed with the Ministry of Justice up to 90 days before the residence term ends.

## When you become tax resident

How Brazil decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Tax residence:** - **At least 184 days in a up to 12 months, temporary visa holders** Presence in Brazil, continuous or not, makes a temporary-visa holder a resident on the day the 184th day is completed
- **Foreign-source income:** Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000.

[All tax rules for Brazil](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Prior residence authorisation, followed by a temporary visa, for individuals who invest in a Brazilian company under an investment or business plan. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

#### What you must show and pay

- An investment of at least BRL 500,000 (≈ $100,000) · Investment in a Brazilian legal entity, made in foreign currency, shown through an investment or business plan. (source 1)
- An investment of at least BRL 150,000 (≈ $30,100) · Alternative for an entrepreneur investing in innovation or scientific/technological research who meets at least one listed condition (government innovation funding, technology park, incubation, finalist in a government start-up programme or accelerator support); the investment may then be below R$500,000 but not below R$150,000. (source 4)
- A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) · Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. (source 3)
- A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) · Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption. (source 3)

#### Requirements

- The applicant is an individual investing own funds of foreign origin in a Brazilian company with potential to create jobs or income. (source 4)
- Investment of at least R$500,000 in foreign currency, shown through an investment or business plan. (source 4)
- Entrepreneurs in innovation or scientific and technological research may invest R$150,000 to under R$500,000 if a listed condition is met. (source 4)
- An investment or business plan with a three-year execution period is required. (source 4)
- The company incorporation document, registered, showing the foreign capital paid in, is required. (source 4)
- A foreign exchange receipt from a Central Bank-authorised institution must show the funds as foreign direct investment. (source 4)
- The Ministry of Justice grants prior residence authorisation, after which the temporary visa is issued. (source 4)
- Continued residence depends on proof that the investment or business plan is being carried out. (source 4)
- Proof that the plan was carried out must be filed with the Ministry of Justice up to 90 days before the residence term ends. (source 4)

#### Stay

- Prior residence authorisation allows the temporary visa; the residence granted in Brazil under this resolution has an indeterminate term, and its continuation depends on showing that the investment or business plan is being carried out.

#### Work

Work as investor or manager of the invested company.

#### Family

Family can apply for a family-reunion residence authorisation (Lei 13.445 art. 30, I, i).

Checked 2026-10-12 · partly verified

## Official sources

1. [Resolução Normativa CNIg nº 13 of 12 Dec 2017 — investimento de pessoa física em pessoa jurídica](https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/portal-de-imigracao-laboral/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral-1/normas-de-imigracao-laboral/resolucoes-normativas/resolucao_normativa_no_13_de_12_de_dezembro_de_2017.pdf) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2017-12-12
2. [Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/l13445.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-05-24
3. [Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Resolução Normativa CNIg nº 13/2017 (as amended by Resolução CNIG/MJSP nº 49/2024)](https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/portal-de-imigracao-laboral/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral-1/normas-de-imigracao-laboral/resolucoes-normativas/resolucao_normativa_no_13_de_12_de_dezembro_de_2017.pdf) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · checked 2026-10-12
5. [Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
6. [Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-11-20

## Investor · R$500k in a company and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Investor · R$500k in a company | Needs an investment from BRL 150k ≈ $30k | – | – |
| [Investor residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/mexico/temporary-resident-investor/) Mexico | Needs an investment of MXN 5.4M+ ≈ $294k | 4 yr | With a permit |
| [Investor M · Property](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/m-investor-real-estate/) Colombia | Needs an investment of COP 612.8M+ ≈ $192k | 3 yr | Limited |
| [Investor residence · $200k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/costa-rica/temporary-investor/) Costa Rica | Needs an investment of $200k+ | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| [Gold Card · $1M](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/gold-card-individual/) United States | Needs an investment of $1M | – | – |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Investor · R$500k in a company?

An investment of at least BRL 500,000 (≈ $100,000). Investment in a Brazilian legal entity, made in foreign currency, shown through an investment or business plan. An investment of at least BRL 150,000 (≈ $30,100). Alternative for an entrepreneur investing in innovation or scientific/technological research who meets at least one listed condition (government innovation funding, technology park, incubation, finalist in a government start-up programme or accelerator support); the investment may then be below R$500,000 but not below R$150,000. A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34). Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41). Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.

### How long can I stay on the Investor · R$500k in a company?

Prior residence authorisation allows the temporary visa; the residence granted in Brazil under this resolution has an indeterminate term, and its continuation depends on showing that the investment or business plan is being carried out.

### Can I work on the Investor · R$500k in a company?

Work as investor or manager of the invested company.

### Can I bring my family on the Investor · R$500k in a company?

Family can apply for a family-reunion residence authorisation (Lei 13.445 art.

### How are Investor · R$500k in a company holders taxed in Brazil?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor · R$500k in a company. The standard rules apply: Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000. Under Lei 15.270 of 26 November 2025 the minimum tax on total income above R$600,000 applies to income received in calendar year 2026, assessed in the annual return filed in 2027 (exercício 2027).

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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-12 against 6 official sources.** Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Resolução Normativa CNIg nº 13 of 12 Dec 2017 — investimento de pessoa física em pessoa jurídica](https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/portal-de-imigracao-laboral/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral-1/normas-de-imigracao-laboral/resolucoes-normativas/resolucao_normativa_no_13_de_12_de_dezembro_de_2017.pdf) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · checked 2026-10-11
2. [Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/l13445.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Resolução Normativa CNIg nº 13/2017 (as amended by Resolução CNIG/MJSP nº 49/2024)](https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/portal-de-imigracao-laboral/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral-1/normas-de-imigracao-laboral/resolucoes-normativas/resolucao_normativa_no_13_de_12_de_dezembro_de_2017.pdf) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · checked 2026-10-12
5. [Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
6. [Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10

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