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Brazil · Question 03 of 11

Market entry in practice: How hard is entry, really?

Mixed · Probable · Not reviewed · Back to full Brazil report →

Key section parameters

JurisdictionBrazil (BR)
RegulatorRecorded in register
FavourabilityMixed
ConfidenceProbable
Review statusNot reviewed
Last collected18 Oct 2026

Summary answer

Entry requires a Brazilian LTDA/S/A with 20% Brazilian ownership, BRL 30m capital + BRL 5m guarantee, BRL 30m grant fee, accredited-lab certification, a '.bet.br' domain, and SIGAP filing. SPA review runs up to 150 days plus 45 days at MESP. Realistic time-to-launch is 6-12 months for a well-resourc…

Full section analysis

Entry requires a Brazilian LTDA/S/A with 20% Brazilian ownership, BRL 30m capital + BRL 5m guarantee, BRL 30m grant fee, accredited-lab certification, a '.bet.br' domain, and SIGAP filing. SPA review runs up to 150 days plus 45 days at MESP. Realistic time-to-launch is 6-12 months for a well-resourced applicant; capital intensity is the dominant barrier.