Possibility of registering a company

It's called MEI, but it does not cover non profits ( or does it ? )

Your TAX ID through MEI.

Mostly done online. 

Then you have to make the runs to get the paperwork validated. 

Relatively cheap, about R$ 60 per months on a flat tax to keep the books . 

Santo Andre, there's a Cape Verdean Enclave, around Utinga, by the rail . 

Here's a link with some solid information on the options/detailshttps://www.contabilizei.com.br/contabilidade-online/como-abrir-empresa/

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 possible.
I'm exploring opportunities to work with International NGOs here in Brazil in the near term and would be glad to learn from the experiences of other ex-pats regarding getting international development jobs in Brazil, especially within the field of public health.

I'm also considering the possibility of registering a company to enable me to do some bit of consultancy work or other businesses including tourism and cross-cultural exchanges between Brazil and Nigeria/West Africa.

I'm happy to connect with you all.

Best,
Felix
Santo Andre
-@Felizo

Hey Felix, this is a trusty website where you'll the basic information you need to either you or your Brazilian partner to open a company. Link --> https://www.accounttech.com.br/blog/cnpj-para-estrangeiro-saiba-do-que-e-preciso-para-abrir-o-seu-negocio-no-brasil-copy a Google translate will do.

Use MEI, which is the Fed Goverment.,Mostrly online,

Your City hall or Poupa Tempo might be of help on this.

After you gotten this, then you might or not hire an accountant.