Bringing Your Pet to Brazil: The Complete MAPA Guide for Expats
No quarantine for dogs and cats entering Brazil if paperwork is complete. Health cert valid 10 days, microchip and rabies...
May 25, 2026Section
Expats in Brazil
Practical reporting, services, and step-by-step guides for foreigners living in or moving to Brazil.
Internet, Mobile and Coworking in Brazil for Expats
Mobile carriers, home fiber and coworking spaces in Brazil — the complete 2026 expat guide. Claro vs Vivo vs TIM,...
May 25, 2026
How to Renew Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa in 2026 Without the Tax Trap
Brazil's digital nomad residence permit has become one of the most popular legal routes for remote workers since its creation...
May 25, 2026
How Brazil Taxes Your US Social Security in 2026: A Guide for Retirees
No US-Brazil tax treaty exists in 2026. Benefits are taxed up to 27.5%—but a reciprocity credit and R$5,000 exemption may...
May 25, 2026
Leaving Brazil 2026: The Deregistration Sequence for Foreign Residents
The 2026 Definitive Exit Declaration deadline is May 29. Missing it risks 12 months of double taxation and a minimum...
May 24, 2026
MEI for Foreigners in Brazil 2026: The Self-Employment Map
Foreign residents can register as MEI in Brazil with a permanent CRNM card or work visa. Monthly tax runs R$82–R$87...
May 24, 2026
Buying Property in Brazil as a Foreigner 2026: CPF, Escritura, Cartório and ITBI Guide
No visa needed—just a CPF. But closing costs run 5–6% and ownership only transfers at the cartório. Here's how the...
May 20, 2026
Self-Employment in Brazil for Foreigners 2026: MEI, CNPJ and Autônomo Guide
Brazil offers 3 self-employment paths for foreigners—MEI (R$81,000 cap), autônomo, or full CNPJ. New alphanumeric CNPJ launches July 2026. See...
May 20, 2026
What Is a Favela, Really? Inside Brazil’s Hillside Communities
What a favela really is, who lives there and how these communities work — history, daily life, safety and what...
May 20, 2026