Brazil: Resources
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The module on Brazil provides one with information on: the enormous potential for doing business here; cultural practices; tips, tools, and information about typical practices in daily business; the state of logistics and transportation; current political and social issues facing the country; and important business factors that directly affect costs of doing business, including the labor force and taxes. Included is also a case study on the Amazon rainforest.
globalEDGE Business Review: The BRIC CountriesExecutive Briefing: Brazil, Russia, India, and China form the so-called BRIC countries. This article summarizes the basics of the BRIC countries, including: the impact on the BRIC’s by the world economy, organizing by the BRIC countries, economic and population changes in the BRIC countries, key strengths and weaknesses of the BRIC countries, and key issues for countries and firms to consider when doing business with the BRIC countries. Opens in PDF format.
| Main Government Page |
brasil.gov.br |
| Statistics Office |
ibge.gov.br |
| Central Banks |
bcb.gov.br |
| Stock Exchanges |
bovesba.com.br bmfbovespa.com.br |
| Commerce Ministry |
mdic.gov.br |
| Export Promotion Agency |
brasilglobalnet.gov.br |
| Investment Promotion Agency |
brasilglobalnet.gov.br |
Company Directories
Brazil: Brazil Company Handbook
The Brazil Company Handbook provides an easy-to-use directory in which Brazilian companies can be filtered by industry or name. Each company listed includes detailed financial information, main shareholders, and contact information. There is a breakdown of the economy and stock market as well.
Brazil: Brazilian Exporters Directory
The Brazilian Exporters Directory was created by the Foreign Trade Operations Department and the Secretariat of Foreign Trade. The directory provides information on more than 10,000 companies with company names, products of each company and the total value of exports. Available in English, Spanish, and Portguese.
Brazil: Company and Product Information
Developed by NEI Brazil magazine, this site offers a directory of more than 42,000 suppliers in over 10,000 different products and services. User is able to search by product/service, company name, or choose from a list of industry-specific categories. Free registration required to access the more detailed information. Available in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
Petroleumworld
Petroleumworld provides news and information on the Latin American energy, oil, and gas industry in the form of a weekly review. Aside from the main news feed feature, there are links to job listings and events as well as many other resources. Some linked pages may only be available in Spanish.
News Sites
Brazil: Jornal do Brasil Online
The Brazilian newspaper features a wide variety of news including economic and business news, in Portuguese.
Other Resources
Brazil & Norway: The Brazilian-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (BNCC)
The Brazilian Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (BNCC) is an organization designed to promote business activities between the countries of Brazil and Norway. Publications regarding business strategy in Brazil and exporting in Norway can be found on the main page of the site. A calendar containing information about future BNCC events is provided as well as a useful web address page.
Brazil & United Kingdom: Business in Brazil
Business in Brazil is provided by the Brazil Embassy in London and includes information on the evolving Brazilian economy and trade policies as well as in-depth travel, trade, foreign policy, and culture information.
Brazil: B2BRAZIL
B2Brazil is a B2B marketplace for promoting trade and transactions with Brazil. B2Brazil provides a searchable online directory of Brazil companies, products and services, plus online resources and tools to help users to conduct business with Brazil.
Brazil: Brazil Competitiveness Report
The 2009 Brazil Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape, highlighting strengths and problematic areas. The publication explores issues such as infrastructure, public institutions, environmental sustainability, business sophistication, foreign direct investment, and innovations in the agribusiness sector.
Brazil: Doing Business in Brazil
This publication of Enterprise Ireland, Doing Business In Brazil provides information on investment climate, company structures, imports and exports, taxation, real estate, free zones, and much more in Brazil. Opens in PDF format.
Brazil: Easy Portuguese
This website provides a grammar guide for beginner and intermediate level Brazilian Portuguese, along with lists of common vocabulary, useful phrases, and quizzes of use to a traveler. There is also a pronunciation guide and audio examples of the words and phrases.
Brazil: Information Services of the Brazilian Embassy
The Washington, D.C. Brazilian embassy provides a wealth of information on Brazil, from economic and political background to trade statistics, investment policies to exporter databases, newsletters to foreign policy issues. Most of the information is under the Brazilian Marketplace section.
Brazil: International Business Centers-Brazilian Network
CNI provides background information about Brazil, reports on the economy as well as on investment. The investment report is available in PDF format. The site is also available in Portuguese.
Brazil: Ministry of External Relations
This website is hosted by the Brazilian government and provides information on many subjects related to Brazil's foreign policy, such as bilateral relations, MERCOSUR, and international relations. There is also information about Brazil's economy and its industries, culture, social policy, and environment. Site is available in Portuguese only.
gE Module: Doing Business in Brazil
The module on Brazil provides one with information on: the enormous potential for doing business here; cultural practices; tips, tools, and information about typical practices in daily business; the state of logistics and transportation; current political and social issues facing the country; and important business factors that directly affect costs of doing business, including the labor force and taxes. Included is also a case study on the Amazon rainforest.
Vale Columbia School on Sustainable International Investment: Emerging Market Global Players
The Emerging Market Global Players (EMGP) Project, a collaborative effort led by the Columbia Program on Sustainable International Investment, ranks multinational enterprises (MNEs) in emerging markets according to the level of foreign assets held. Reports are available in PDF format, some in a country-specific language.