Brazil’s São Paulo state set a new record for business openings in August. Over 30,000 new firms sprang up across the state.
The government celebrated this, focusing on job growth and higher income.
The commercial registry, Jucesp, reported 30,697 new firms last month. This number was spread across all of São Paulo’s 645 towns.
Before this, March held the record for the year with 30,023 new businesses. From January to August, 208,761 new companies opened.
Jucesp’s President, Márcio Massao Shimomoto, praised efforts to cut red tape. He said getting a new tax ID in São Paulo takes less than two days.
Shimomoto added that the state is simplifying processes and going digital.
“Our aim is to ease the opening of new firms, support entrepreneurs, and generate jobs,” he said.
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The surge in new businesses is a welcome development for São Paulo, Brazil’s financial hub.
This uptick aligns with a global trend of rising entrepreneurship. Many see it as a rebound from the economic hit of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government incentives have also played a role in this boom. Low-interest loans and tax breaks are among these supportive measures.
The rise in new businesses is not just in the tech sector. Various industries like healthcare, retail, and food have also seen growth.
This diversification adds stability to the economy. It also offers more job options for São Paulo’s diverse population.
Jucesp’s efforts to digitize have made business registration easier. Entrepreneurs can now do most tasks online.
This removes the need for in-person visits, saving time and effort. These changes have led to quicker approval times.
Women and young people are starting more businesses too. This is a positive sign for social inclusion.
It suggests that the benefits of economic growth are spreading. This makes the economy more resilient to future shocks.