I operate a few pousadas in the southern state of Santa Catarina. Some I own and the others I market. It is not to difficult to buy a pousada however to get yourself registered is another drama.You need a good local lawyer from the region and also accountant. it;s best to go and meet the Mayor and the Sec of Tourism of the area , they can sometimes help to expediate.
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Many owners just open the pousadas for 3 months of the year and market to the Brazilian national tourism channel and also to attract visitors from Argentina. They are clandestine, but the local city halls don't care because they are creating jobs and spending money in the local stores and restaurants etc.

Having said this I only market to the international markets year round and charge in $$. Euros, sterling and only accept cash. My bank in Brazil knows this but turns a blind eye. If I am not sure of who the clients are I also request a Western Union deposit for the first few nights so I don't get burned with NO Shows.
Hope this helps your cause, let me know if I can help in someother ways. Cheers Mate, Stephen

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cHi,

Opening a company in Brazil is relatively simple and cheap.
You do need a good lawyer, ideally one who speaks at least English, so that the communication between the two of you is clear.

It will guarantee that the money you have brought into the ountry can be taken out again.
I have invested in some real estate NE of the country (weather and pricewise the best area, IMHO, and used my downpayment for the house as an investment in my own company. This way it is usable, AND it gave me my permanent residency papers as well (through the same lawyers).

Does this help?

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Hola Junglebeach,

I am a Canadian, living in Toronto. Now I am retired and would like to move to Brazil.

Reading some books, it looks like the most developed areas in Brazil are the Southern states of Santa Catarina, Rio Grande del Sul and Parana.

My choice was the town of Florianopolis, Santa Catarina.

Could you, please, provide me with some details such as:

What is the general quality of life in Florianopolis ?

What are some business opportunities there, excluding real estate ? My expertise is in accounting and investments.

Anything else that you consider mentioning ?

By the way. I am taking Spanish classes.
Is Portuguese so different from Spanish ?

Thanks for your answer.

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Oaktree,

You are right on Santa Catarina. It has the best overall life quality, beautiful beaches, mountains and a well-educated population.
Real estate is booming, but Florianopolis is also thriving with tourism and IT industries. Entertainment is also up, and new malls are opening up. In surrounding cities you will find metal-mechanics industries, technology companies and other industries

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would the pousadas hire any expats for a number of weeks?

i am planning to head to santa catarina for 7 weeks
and am looking for a side job while i am there.

fluent in english, spanish, and pretty fair with my portuguese

thanks

ants

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It is highly unlikely you will able to work in Brazil unless you get paid under the table. There are strict laws and as a tourist you d not qualify for working papers. Having said that I would flat out ask the pousada owners if they needed extra help for the time you' re there and see what they say..can't hurt

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