BrazilOverview

=**Doing Business in Brazil**=

==== Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and the fifth largest country in the world. It is a rich country due to its diverse geography, climate, people and history. The country is divided into five regions, all with their own unique characteristics: North, Northeast, South, Southeast and West Central ==== ==== Some of the key industries in Brazil are aircraft engine production, automotive manufacturing and assembly, hydroelectric power, shoes, a variety of agricultural products and minerals, among many others. ==== ==== Brazil is ranked the ninth largest market within the world economy, making it a prime destination for many business investors. Since the 1994 Real Plan and a trend toward market openness, Brazil has become more stable and profitable business opportunity if approached with the proper preparation and business plan. ====

__CITIES AND REGIONS__
The most known cities of Brazil are Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, but there are many other large cities in Brazil that are also lucrative areas for business ventures. For regional map and characteristics in Portuguese: [|www.guianet.com.br/guiacidades/]. This site is in Portuguese and provides specific information on the regions and principal cities of Brazil. Maps included. [|www.guianet.com.br/guiacidades/] This site contains general information on Brazil in English and includes links to other sites of similar interest. []

__ECONOMY__
Site of the Economic Intelligence Unit [] This site lists opportunities for doing business in Brazil and lists other links of similar interest. The site is in Portuguese and English. [] This site offers a forum on Brazilian economic issues and daily business news. In English. [|www.brazilcouncil.org/]

__LEGAL ISSUES__
Legal information on Brazil in Portuguese [|www.fiscosoft.com.br/]

This is an online directory of Brazilian exporters along with other business resources.
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__SMALL BUSINESSES__
SEBRAE (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas) [|www.sebrae.com.br] This is a site created by SEBRAE. This site examines and discusses the diversity of Brazilian culture in relation to micro and small businesses. Its overall goal is to find ways to help small Brazilian firms to become competitive in the world economy by creating a solid image of quality products “Made in Brazil”. (Site is in Portuguese only.) [|www.carabrasileira.sebrae.com.br]

__DOING BUSINESS IN BRAZIL__
Vendors and business opportunities in Brazil. []

National Confederation of Industry (CNI) provides business information and studies on Brazil in Portuguese and English. []

Consulate General of Brazil in Boston provides information and links on how to do business in Brazil. []

**__OTHER LINKS__** **__﻿__**

[|Brazilian Embassy in Washington]

[|Brazilian Media Links]

[|Brazilian Studies Association]

[|US/Brazil Services]

[|Brazil Information Center]

[|Latin American Studies Association]

[|Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica]

[|Brazilian Government]

[|Grupo Brasil, USA]

[|Guide to events, conferences and trade shows in Brazil]