Dec 9, 2025
VITEM IX Law Key Clauses Investors Should Know
Brazil is the 11th largest economy in the world, and right now, the country poses a unique opportunity for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to invest in Brazil’s booming startup scene while gaining residency rights. That’s where we at StartBrazil.com are excited to help potential investors.
Through the VITEM IX visa, you can gain a foreign resident ID and can open local bank accounts, use Brazil’s instant payment system, and register and sign contracts, as any resident would. These Investment Visas (also known as golden visas) are relatively accessible when compared to other golden visa schemes, due to Brazil’s ~$27k minimum investment requirement.
This guide breaks down important clauses of the VITEM IX Law that investors should know if considering this residency process, including investment in a legal entity, proof of foreign investment and business plans, and when you may be granted a temporary visa for below-standard investment amounts. We share how our team of experts can guide you through the investment visa application process and streamline your experience.
Legal Basis for Brazil Residency by Investment
The following clauses of the VITEM IX law come from the “RESOLUÇÃO NORMATIVA Nº 13” or “NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 13” from December 12, 2017, according to Brazil’s National Immigration Council. This resolution is one of several established to revise Brazil’s Immigration Law.
Investing in a Legal Entity in Brazil
Based on Article 1 of the 2017 Normative Resolution, gaining residency through the Brazil startup visa from the Ministry of Labor requires that you:
Are a foreign, adult individual.
Have personal funds from external sources.
Intend to invest in a legal entity in Brazil (investment plan must have potential to generate employment or income in the country.)
Whether you want to invest in one of our vetted startups or create your own business, we do the legwork of handling job creation logistics and verifying compliance along the way.
Proof of Investment Plan
Investors must have a foreign currency investment of at least R$500,000.00 through the submission of a Business or Investment Plan.
This requirement applies for both new and existing companies receiving foreign investment. When submitting, plans will be judged on their potential to generate income or employment in Brazil.
Lower Investment Amounts
One of the key appeals of our streamlined process is that we can help you follow the pathway of minimal investment – roughly $27k USD. Although the third article of Normative Resolution No. 13 outlines a R$500,000.00 investment minimum, there is the opportunity to start at R$150,000.00 (roughly $27,300) for those investing in innovation, research, scientific, or tech activities.
Recipient Business Guidelines
At StartBrazil, our guidance becomes especially useful when meeting guidelines for the recipient business.
The business you plan to invest in must meet at least one of these conditions:
Has received financing/investment/support from a government institution,
Is located in a technology park,
Is a graduated enterprise or is incubated,
Has been a finalist in a government startup support program,
OR, has benefited from a startup accelerator in Brazil.
Recipient companies must also meet originality, scope, and relevance guidelines, according to the Ministry of Labor.
Our guided expertise includes finding vetted startups for optimal safety, as well as document preparation services. We can even navigate you through the process of submitting a business plan.
Why StartBrazil?
We don’t just pair you up; we facilitate the process; our founder Daniel Atz leverages his network of public-sector partners and private-sector innovators to deliver a concierge service that makes Brazilian residency reliable and straightforward.
What This Means for Potential Foreign Investors and Brazilian Startups
Brazil represents 49% of all startups in South America, pointing to a booming tech scene. Its golden visa scheme presents a valid pathway to residency and business endeavors for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
And with the relatively low minimum investment amount, it’s a rare opportunity for those outside of the traditionally high monetary brackets of such investment schemes.
At StartBrazil, we can help you achieve this dual financial and immigration opportunity of residency by investment in Brazil. Our experts handle the heavy lifting, sourcing vetted startups that meet the VITEM IX Law criteria and guiding you through the legal process.
Beyond merely pairing investors with startups, we have an end-to-end process making it smooth for investors and Brazilian entrepreneurs. We aim to help foreign investors fuel Brazilian innovation while also fostering a community of startup enthusiasts who believe in Brazil.
Brazil is the 11th largest economy in the world, and right now, the country poses a unique opportunity for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to invest in Brazil’s booming startup scene while gaining residency rights. That’s where we at StartBrazil.com are excited to help potential investors.
Through the VITEM IX visa, you can gain a foreign resident ID and can open local bank accounts, use Brazil’s instant payment system, and register and sign contracts, as any resident would. These Investment Visas (also known as golden visas) are relatively accessible when compared to other golden visa schemes, due to Brazil’s ~$27k minimum investment requirement.
This guide breaks down important clauses of the VITEM IX Law that investors should know if considering this residency process, including investment in a legal entity, proof of foreign investment and business plans, and when you may be granted a temporary visa for below-standard investment amounts. We share how our team of experts can guide you through the investment visa application process and streamline your experience.
Legal Basis for Brazil Residency by Investment
The following clauses of the VITEM IX law come from the “RESOLUÇÃO NORMATIVA Nº 13” or “NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 13” from December 12, 2017, according to Brazil’s National Immigration Council. This resolution is one of several established to revise Brazil’s Immigration Law.
Investing in a Legal Entity in Brazil
Based on Article 1 of the 2017 Normative Resolution, gaining residency through the Brazil startup visa from the Ministry of Labor requires that you:
Are a foreign, adult individual.
Have personal funds from external sources.
Intend to invest in a legal entity in Brazil (investment plan must have potential to generate employment or income in the country.)
Whether you want to invest in one of our vetted startups or create your own business, we do the legwork of handling job creation logistics and verifying compliance along the way.
Proof of Investment Plan
Investors must have a foreign currency investment of at least R$500,000.00 through the submission of a Business or Investment Plan.
This requirement applies for both new and existing companies receiving foreign investment. When submitting, plans will be judged on their potential to generate income or employment in Brazil.
Lower Investment Amounts
One of the key appeals of our streamlined process is that we can help you follow the pathway of minimal investment – roughly $27k USD. Although the third article of Normative Resolution No. 13 outlines a R$500,000.00 investment minimum, there is the opportunity to start at R$150,000.00 (roughly $27,300) for those investing in innovation, research, scientific, or tech activities.
Recipient Business Guidelines
At StartBrazil, our guidance becomes especially useful when meeting guidelines for the recipient business.
The business you plan to invest in must meet at least one of these conditions:
Has received financing/investment/support from a government institution,
Is located in a technology park,
Is a graduated enterprise or is incubated,
Has been a finalist in a government startup support program,
OR, has benefited from a startup accelerator in Brazil.
Recipient companies must also meet originality, scope, and relevance guidelines, according to the Ministry of Labor.
Our guided expertise includes finding vetted startups for optimal safety, as well as document preparation services. We can even navigate you through the process of submitting a business plan.
Why StartBrazil?
We don’t just pair you up; we facilitate the process; our founder Daniel Atz leverages his network of public-sector partners and private-sector innovators to deliver a concierge service that makes Brazilian residency reliable and straightforward.
What This Means for Potential Foreign Investors and Brazilian Startups
Brazil represents 49% of all startups in South America, pointing to a booming tech scene. Its golden visa scheme presents a valid pathway to residency and business endeavors for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
And with the relatively low minimum investment amount, it’s a rare opportunity for those outside of the traditionally high monetary brackets of such investment schemes.
At StartBrazil, we can help you achieve this dual financial and immigration opportunity of residency by investment in Brazil. Our experts handle the heavy lifting, sourcing vetted startups that meet the VITEM IX Law criteria and guiding you through the legal process.
Beyond merely pairing investors with startups, we have an end-to-end process making it smooth for investors and Brazilian entrepreneurs. We aim to help foreign investors fuel Brazilian innovation while also fostering a community of startup enthusiasts who believe in Brazil.
Brazil is the 11th largest economy in the world, and right now, the country poses a unique opportunity for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to invest in Brazil’s booming startup scene while gaining residency rights. That’s where we at StartBrazil.com are excited to help potential investors.
Through the VITEM IX visa, you can gain a foreign resident ID and can open local bank accounts, use Brazil’s instant payment system, and register and sign contracts, as any resident would. These Investment Visas (also known as golden visas) are relatively accessible when compared to other golden visa schemes, due to Brazil’s ~$27k minimum investment requirement.
This guide breaks down important clauses of the VITEM IX Law that investors should know if considering this residency process, including investment in a legal entity, proof of foreign investment and business plans, and when you may be granted a temporary visa for below-standard investment amounts. We share how our team of experts can guide you through the investment visa application process and streamline your experience.
Legal Basis for Brazil Residency by Investment
The following clauses of the VITEM IX law come from the “RESOLUÇÃO NORMATIVA Nº 13” or “NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 13” from December 12, 2017, according to Brazil’s National Immigration Council. This resolution is one of several established to revise Brazil’s Immigration Law.
Investing in a Legal Entity in Brazil
Based on Article 1 of the 2017 Normative Resolution, gaining residency through the Brazil startup visa from the Ministry of Labor requires that you:
Are a foreign, adult individual.
Have personal funds from external sources.
Intend to invest in a legal entity in Brazil (investment plan must have potential to generate employment or income in the country.)
Whether you want to invest in one of our vetted startups or create your own business, we do the legwork of handling job creation logistics and verifying compliance along the way.
Proof of Investment Plan
Investors must have a foreign currency investment of at least R$500,000.00 through the submission of a Business or Investment Plan.
This requirement applies for both new and existing companies receiving foreign investment. When submitting, plans will be judged on their potential to generate income or employment in Brazil.
Lower Investment Amounts
One of the key appeals of our streamlined process is that we can help you follow the pathway of minimal investment – roughly $27k USD. Although the third article of Normative Resolution No. 13 outlines a R$500,000.00 investment minimum, there is the opportunity to start at R$150,000.00 (roughly $27,300) for those investing in innovation, research, scientific, or tech activities.
Recipient Business Guidelines
At StartBrazil, our guidance becomes especially useful when meeting guidelines for the recipient business.
The business you plan to invest in must meet at least one of these conditions:
Has received financing/investment/support from a government institution,
Is located in a technology park,
Is a graduated enterprise or is incubated,
Has been a finalist in a government startup support program,
OR, has benefited from a startup accelerator in Brazil.
Recipient companies must also meet originality, scope, and relevance guidelines, according to the Ministry of Labor.
Our guided expertise includes finding vetted startups for optimal safety, as well as document preparation services. We can even navigate you through the process of submitting a business plan.
Why StartBrazil?
We don’t just pair you up; we facilitate the process; our founder Daniel Atz leverages his network of public-sector partners and private-sector innovators to deliver a concierge service that makes Brazilian residency reliable and straightforward.
What This Means for Potential Foreign Investors and Brazilian Startups
Brazil represents 49% of all startups in South America, pointing to a booming tech scene. Its golden visa scheme presents a valid pathway to residency and business endeavors for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
And with the relatively low minimum investment amount, it’s a rare opportunity for those outside of the traditionally high monetary brackets of such investment schemes.
At StartBrazil, we can help you achieve this dual financial and immigration opportunity of residency by investment in Brazil. Our experts handle the heavy lifting, sourcing vetted startups that meet the VITEM IX Law criteria and guiding you through the legal process.
Beyond merely pairing investors with startups, we have an end-to-end process making it smooth for investors and Brazilian entrepreneurs. We aim to help foreign investors fuel Brazilian innovation while also fostering a community of startup enthusiasts who believe in Brazil.
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