Brazil

Panorama económico e industrial

Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and the ninth or tenth largest in the world by nominal GDP, driven by a diverse mix of agriculture, mining, manufacturing, financial services, and energy. The country is a leading global exporter of soybeans, iron ore, crude oil, beef, sugar, coffee, and pulp, making commodities a central pillar of its export revenues. The financial sector is well-developed, featuring large private and state-owned banks, as well as a growing fintech ecosystem anchored by companies such as Nu Holdings. Brazil recorded real GDP growth of approximately 3.4% in 2024, though growth is projected to moderate in 2025–2026 amid tighter monetary policy, currency volatility, and fiscal uncertainty. The B3 exchange in São Paulo is the largest stock exchange in Latin America by market capitalisation and average trading volume.

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Macro

PIB nominal, USD	$2.18T
Crecimiento del PIB real, anual	3.4%
Inflación anual	5.7%
Población personas	213.0M
PIB per cápita USD	$10,214
Capitalización bursátil total cotizado, USD	$870.73B
Cap. bursátil / PIB	39.9%
Desempleo	6.9%
Empresas cotizadas	358
Bolsa	B3 – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (BVMF)

Año de los datos: 2024. Fuentes: World Bank World Development Indicators 2024, IMF World Economic Outlook April 2025, OECD Economic Outlook Volume 2025 Issue 1, B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (Baker McKenzie Cross-Border Listings Guide, December 2025), CEIC Data – B3 Market Capitalisation USD, FocusEconomics – Brazil, Wikipedia – Economy of Brazil, Statista – Brazil GDP and Unemployment, Trading Economics – Brazil, Wikipedia – List of Largest Brazilian Companies, FinanceCharts – Biggest Companies in Brazil by Market Cap, BrazilianFinance.com – ADRs and ETFs, Americas Quarterly – Brazil 2025 Snapshot.

Bolsa local y acceso

Bolsa	B3 – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão
Código	BVMF
Sitio web	www.b3.com.br/en_us/
Moneda	BRL

Acceso a brókers locales

Foreign investors can access Brazilian equities through US-listed ADRs (e.g., PBR, VALE, ITUB, BBD, ABEV, NU, GGB, ERJ) and US-traded ETFs (e.g., EWZ, FLBR, EWZS) without needing a Brazilian brokerage account. Direct investment on B3 requires a local CPF tax number, a Brazilian brokerage account or a custodian arrangement under CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) Resolution No. 13/2020 rules for foreign portfolio investors (formerly Instruction 4.373). Major international brokers including Interactive Brokers, Schwab, and Fidelity provide access to Brazilian ADRs. Currency risk between BRL and USD is a material consideration given the real's historical volatility.

Brókers globales con acceso a mercados extranjeros

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Listado solo a efectos informativos, no constituye recomendación. Los mercados disponibles, las comisiones y los requisitos de incorporación varían según el bróker y el país de residencia.

Reubicación y residencia

Acceso para inversores extranjeros

Brazil is open to foreign residents and retirees. A long-term resident visa requires proof of ongoing income (pension or employment) or a qualifying business investment. The cost of living is moderate compared to North America or Western Europe, though Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are among Latin America's more expensive cities. Healthcare is provided through the public SUS system, with a large private-sector supplement. Portuguese language proficiency is strongly advisable. Foreign nationals must register with the Federal Police and obtain a CPF (tax identification number). Income earned abroad is taxable in Brazil for tax residents after 183 days in any 12-month period.