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What is Apex-Brasil and what is its mission?

The mission of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) is to foster the competitiveness of Brazilian companies by promoting the internationalization of their business and the attraction of foreign direct investments.

In which countries can I rely on the assistance provided by Apex-Brasil?

Headquartered in Brasília, Apex-Brasil also operates Business Support Centers (BSCs) strategically located at relevant global markets.

The BSCs are located at key business destinations around the world:

• Africa (Luanda – Angola)
• North America (Miami – United States)
• Latin America and the Caribbean (Havana – Cuba)
• Asia (Beijing – China)
• Western Europe (Brussels – Belgium)
• Eastern Europe (Moscow – Russia)
• Middle East (Dubai – United Arab Emirates)

How are foreign investors assisted by the Agency?

Apex-Brasil is qualified to assist both investors and Brazilian companies in proceedings related to foreign direct investment. Headquartered in Brasília, the Agency also counts on Business Support Centers (BSCs) strategically located worldwide as well as on a wide network of companies, business associations and organizations, connecting potential partners, key-suppliers and regulating authorities. The services provided by Apex-Brasil comprise the identification of opportunities, the definition of valuable target-markets, the release of market studies and analyses, market intelligence and other relevant initiatives implemented in Brazil and abroad. 

What are the services offered by the Agency to Foreign investors?

• Formulation of foreign investment attraction strategies
• Information on sectors and markets
• Collaboration in location studies
• Systematized intelligence on Brazil
• Guidance on the legal and regulatory environment
• Guidance and monitoring of technical visits

What are the costs?

All services rendered by Apex-Brasil to investors are free of charge.

How to be granted access to theses services?

For further information, clarification and support, please contact investinbrazil@apexbrasil.com.br

Does the Agency disclose the names of assisted investors?

The Agency does not disclose specific information on the investors it renders assistance to, unless provided with prior express authorization or other legal permission to do so.