Tax Registration and Business in Brazil: real experience from chats
Short answer
Property ownership in Brazil requires a public deed and registration with the Cartório de Registro de Imóveis, as private agreements are insufficient for properties over 48,000 BRL. For Mercado Livre, sellers now strictly require a Brazilian residency permit, as registration with a foreign phone number is no longer possible.
From real experience
In Brazil, a simple private purchase agreement (contrato particular) is generally insufficient to transfer full property ownership for properties valued over 48,000 BRL.
While it can confirm intent and payment, true ownership is established only after executing a public deed (escritura pública de compra e venda) before a notary and registering it with the local Cartório de Registro de Imóveis. Failing to follow this legal process exposes buyers to risks such as double sales, difficulties in property registration, and issues during resale.
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Discussion on the challenges and possibilities for foreign engineers seeking employment in Brazil.
Key points include: the necessity of diploma revalidation and CREA, the preference of local companies for candidates with connections, the viability of applying to international corporations, and identifying engineering fields with current labor shortages (e.g., mid-level technical roles, healthcare, IT).
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To register for Brazilian tax purposes (Receita Federal) as a tourist, you can use a hotel address.
Be prepared to provide a booking confirmation (e.g., a printout from Booking.com) if requested.
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To start selling on Mercado Livre in Brazil, the user needs to register an account as a 'vendedor'.
The process involves completing a profile/questionnaire, listing the product, adding a product card, and setting the price.
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Registration on Mercado Livre in Brazil is no longer possible with a Russian phone number.
A Brazilian residency permit (VNM) is now required for account creation.