{
  "id": 9930282,
  "title": "Working in Brazil 2026: Jobs, Work Permits and Starting a Business",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/working-in-brazil-2026-jobs-work-permits-and-starting-a-business",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:17:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/working-in-brazil-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The unemployment rate in Brazil dropped to 5.3% in the July 2026 quarter, marking a record low and 699,762 new formal jobs added between January and April 2026, showing a decrease of 23.4% compared to the same period in 2025. The minimum wage in 2026 is R$1,621 per month, equivalent to approximately US$314. Foreigners looking to work in Brazil need to secure a job offer from a Brazilian employer and obtain a VITEM V work permit, which also grants residency. Digital nomads can apply for a VITEM XIV visa, as long as they can prove remote work and a monthly income of at least US$1,500. Starting a business in Brazil is relatively straightforward, with the MEI (Microempreendedor Individual) system requiring a monthly tax payment of R$82.05–87.05. The MEI allows a maximum annual revenue of R$81,000 (about US$15,700). Foreigners wishing to establish a company in Brazil can register as a limited liability company (LTDA) at the state commercial registry, but they will need to appoint a local legal representative if they are residing abroad. Foreigners are strictly prohibited from working under tourist status or using the e-visa for US, Canadian, and Australian citizens.",
  "summary": "Working in Brazil in 2026: unemployment at a record-low 5.3%, minimum wage R$1,621, VITEM V work permits, digital nomad visa at US$1,500/month, MEI cap R$81,000. What foreigners actually need to know. The post Working in Brazil 2026: Jobs, Work Permits and Starting a Business appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}