Financial Benefits
Brazil, one of the most populous countries in the world, and the largest in South America with a population of over 186 million, has become one of the biggest emerging markets for foreign investors in the last couple of years.
 
Today the country has well developed agricultural, mining, manufacturing and services sectors, and as the strongest economy in South America, the country is expanding its presence in the world market.
 
However, since realizing their massive and largely unexploited potential for tourism and growth, Brazil has taken a huge step forward.
 
At present, both commercial and residential property is low-priced, particularly by Western standards and thus investors are increasingly looking towards this new market where strong capital appreciation is predicted. Good quality residential property costs from about £30,000+, while a massive 500sq.m luxury home in an upmarket area, can still be bought for around £300,000-£500,000. Rental yields vary between 6% to 12%, in tourist locations, however many investors in Brazil are buying property more for capital appreciation rather than just for rental income.
 
Many Portuguese, Spanish, Italians, Germans and Scandanavians have been buying been buying property in Brazil. In 2005 over 30% of properties worth were bought by overseas buyers in places such as Natal and Forteleza.

• The sun shines all year round – average all year round temp 23-35°C (73-91°F)
• Currency exceptionally favourable at the moment making it cheap for foreigners to invest.
• Foreign investment encouraged, you own 100% of land and property.
• Cost of living can be as low as 20% of the cost in the UK ie £1.00 = 20p
• Beautiful Country with fantastic scenery
• Some economists say Brazil will be one of the future economic leader along with China, India & Russia
• People are always friendly and cheerful.. smiles go a long way
• Foreigners can open a bank account in Brazil where they will earn 15% P.a interest
• Cities are vibrant and exciting with carnivals and music.
• 5000 miles of coastline, most beaches are empty and beautifully picturesque.

Tax
The Brazilian taxes are relatively low and even for speculative investors taxes are only 20% of the value increase.
 
If you keep a property for 5 years or longer, there is no tax at all on the value increase of your property.
 
Brazil only applies a 2% transfer tax on real estate property which keeps the transaction costs among the lowest in the world.
 
Full, comprehensive details on the Brazilian taxation system can be found under our investment section of the website.