A selection of articles, books and online resources to help you explore the key issues for doing business in Brazil.
See our Country resources for Brazil to access general country profiles, economic forecasts, industry reports, statistics and other information.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Passport Brazil: Your Pocket Guide to Brazilian Business, Customs & Etiquette
Herrington, Elizabeth Ann (World Trade Press, 2008)
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BNA Country Portfolios
The Business operations in… series from Bloomberg BNA provide expert guidance on the tax aspects of expanding and operating businesses abroad.
Business Operations in Brazil
Analysis of the business environment in Brazil, focusing on: the economy and government, operating a business, forms of doing business, principal taxes and taxation of domestic corporations.
Members and registered students can access this series by logging in to the website.
Access to online content from Bloomberg BNA is provided to members and registered students subject to the conditions in the BNA terms of use statement.
Useful links
Brazil
Key country facts, business news, contacts and export information from UK Trade & Investment.
Country Profile – Brazil
General background information prepared by Foreign & Commonwealth Office desk officers.
Ease of Doing Business in Brazil
Summary of comprehensive annual data collated by the World Bank showing key indicators for business and economic conditions
International Bulletin
A biannual report produced by the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) with figures and analysis covering trade, economic growth projections, inflation and foreign direct investments.
Guides
Atradius Country Reports
The latest overviews cover the country's most important business sectors, imports and exports, key indicators, political and economic summaries and outlook.
Business Guides by Country
Introductory guides published by Baker Tilly giving an overview of rules and regulations covering business entities and accounting, finance and investment, employment regulations and tax.
Doing Business In
Booklets from HLB International giving general information on doing business in other countries.
Doing business in Brazil (PDF 7.61mb/24 pages)
Guide published jointly by HSBC and PwC in November 2011. Sections cover taxation, audit, accountancy, employment law, trade and banking.
Doing Business in Brazil (PDF 760kb/107 pages)
Guide prepared by a local firm within the UHY network which provides an overview of the relevant issues to consider when establishing a business in this country. Published in May 2010.
Doing Deals in Brazil
PwC publication issued in 2011. Topics include investment drivers and challenges, economic environment, mergers and acquisitions and private equity activity, accounting and audit requirements and tax issues.
International Tax and Business Guides: Brazil
Guides and snapshots from Deloitte featuring information on the investment climate, labour relations and work force, business regulations, foreign investment, choice of business entity and corporate taxation.
Investment in Brazil
Guide produced by KPMG in 2011. Chapters cover investing, establishing a business, foreign exchange controls, taxation, incentives, trade and customs, accounting, labour and sustainability.
Forums and support networks
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain
A support network for promoting business and trade between Great Britain and Brazil.
British Chamber of Commerce in Brazil
A support network for promoting business and trade between Britain and Brazil.
Publications
Buy books from Amazon on doing business in Brazil 
Tax
Taxation in Brazil
Access tax rates and guides, news, information on tax treaties and other resources.
Articles and books in the Library collection
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