@amsp
American expat in Brazil
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Registration: 30 December 2022
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Set up a limited company by martinsan
I am exploring the option of setting up a CNPJ to work as a contractor.According to the type of activity, Software Development, it would requite to open a SLU (Sociedade Limitada Unipessoal). I had a look at the government website but it looks a bit ...
I have a Brazilian software consulting company. Some excellent information on the options and process --> https://www.contabilizei.com.br/contabilidade-online/como-abrir-empresa/. In my case, I used an accountant friend. I believe the ... Read More
Maintaining US phone while in Brazil by rnbtg
Does anyone have a solution for texts and using a us cell phone while in Brazil? I ported to google voice but can’t receive or make calls for some reason. Lots of banks and stuff use your phone number. I’ve found some work around via ...
I have iPhone with a US based SIM card and a Brazilian eSIM. I use my US based number with WhatsApp and my Brazilian number with WhatsApp Business. No problems. I send and receive text and calls on either line. You can set which is primary, ... Read More
US Tourist Visa for Brazilian Girlfriend by jasonlovesdogs
Hello,Is there anything I can do to help my Brazilian girlfriend get a tourist visa to go to the US for us to visit Disney and meet my family? We are both in Brazil right now. I saw the general visa requirements but is there some financial level she ...
@rraypo Could you send me the name of your US visa facilitator/contact? My mother-in-law recently was rejected due to incomplete documentation. We could use some assitance to get it sorted out. Thank you Read More
How do I renew my US passport once I'm living in Brazil? by john8670
My passport expires in 2027. Am I able to renew my US passport from Brazil once I’m living there?
In 2021, My passport was full and I handled at the US Consulate in Sao Paulo. Set appointment to turn in application, new photos and pay fee. Had to show my existing passport but was allowed to keep it while I waited on new ... Read More
Braz Congress approves measure to lower tax on overseas travel by BrasilNY
Greetings:This is a translation of an article from Folha de SP and if you’re not a subscriber it’s hit or miss if you’ll be able to read any of it.At any rate, my question relates to any Brazil taxes incurred for travel expenses ...
I haven't paid much attention to this but I will start checking the cost using a VPN and see if there is a significant difference. Interesting. My husband and I both have LATAM accounts. Mine was created in the USA, his in Brasil. When we ... Read More
Round Trip Brazil to Disney World by roddiesho
Sorry to change my mind, but Absolute Biometrics has a fingerprinting location in Winter Haven close to Disney World. I guess getting there from here would be Orlando Airport. Guessing this is popular since there were many Brazilian Interns when we ...
I got the fingerprint card online, printed it on card stock. I got an ink pad and did my own fingerprints. Mailed it to FBI and they accepted. Read More
Tax Preparation Service Costs by seinfo3
I just received a quote for tax preparation and they seem quite high compared to overseas tax preparation services provided in the US.Preparation and delivery of 2022 Annual Tax return DIRPF for the period in which I became a Tax Resident (December ...
I concure with abthree about the carnê leão. My first two years hear, I just filed taxes in March and paid the amount due. Rates are definitely high. My first two years in Brazil, I didn't know about the carnê leão, I ... Read More
Blocked access to USA (or other) websites by mberigan
Good afternoon,Does this happen to you? Is it something that impacts a lot of Expats? Is there some way to aggregate sites that do this and look for alternative solutions? I hunted [unsuccessfully] for some kind of international accessibility ...
My VPN has gotten me around most of the blocks. Read More
Covid tests in Pharmacies? by ltoby955
Are the results of the test published or regsitred with the government?
The rapid test I bought from drogaria require no intervention from any agency or company. You take the test and you alone see the result in 15 minutes. I'm not sure about the test conducted by pharmacist at the pharmacy. I've ... Read More
Possibility of registering a company by Felizo
I'm a Nigerian (physiotherapist & public health expert) married to a Brazilian and we reside in Santo Andre- SP. Although I am a permanent resident, I work full-time in Nigeria with a US non-profit so get to spend time here in Brazil as often as ...
Here's a link with some solid information on the options/detailshttps://www.contabilizei.com.br/contabilidade-online/como-abrir-empresa/ Read More
Money transfer to Brazil. Opinions are welcome by GringoLouco
I have a euro account and plan to have a wedding party in Brazil, in 2022. I asked my local bank to convert 10 000 euros to reais, because the pandemic weakened the real a lot. It would make the wedding more affordable. But my bank doesn't do ...
Wise/Banco Rendimento - my experienceFrequent transfers of larger amountsFor 2.5 years, I used Wise/Banco Rendimento On the first transaction with them, I had to provide identifications proof of address in Brazil my source of income was ... Read More
Communication in Portuguese - Stranger in a Strange Land by amsp
I am an American living in Sao Paulo since 2019. I speak some Portuguese and understand more. I've taken several Portuguese classes and currently take 3 hours of private lessons a week. I'm really trying to improve. I own my own business ...
A HUGE thank you to the community for your valuable insight. I see a path forward that will be much less frustrating and antagonistic. Read More
Communication in Portuguese - Stranger in a Strange Land
I am an American living in Sao Paulo since 2019. I speak some Portuguese and understand more. I've taken several Portuguese classes and currently take 3 hours of private lessons a week. I'm really trying to improve. I own my own business ... Read More
Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard
What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License? Can I just keep my country of origin license or change to Brazilian.
When I moved to Brazil, we did not own a car. We bought one during COVID and government offices were closed. When they re-opened, I did not go get my license and drove anyway. I got stopped at a road block and had to have my husband come get ... Read More
Maintaining US phone while in Brazil by rnbtg
Does anyone have a solution for texts and using a us cell phone while in Brazil? I ported to google voice but can’t receive or make calls for some reason. Lots of banks and stuff use your phone number. I’ve found some work around via ...
My US based phone is with Google Fi, I use it for both business and personal. I see other folks us it as well. They did shut down my unlimited international data in April of this year, stating it appeared I was no longer living in the USA. As ... Read More