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Opening an International Account - Brazil
Please read carefully the guidelines below for opening a business account in Brazil.
Application Process
- Please review and complete the application forms attached. Please note that due to country regulations this must be completed in Portuguese.
- Please contact the country representative listed below to discuss business requirements or any questions you have. You may be asked to mail the application form(s) to Brazil to verify some of the details.
- You will then be contacted with any additional questions or to arrange an appointment to complete your account opening.
- You will be required to visit HSBC Brazil in person (or by a legal representative) to open the bank account. You will need to bring all completed application forms and the following supporting documentation to the meeting.
a). The company by-laws duly registered at the local Board of Trade.
b). Copy of CNPJ Certificate (National Roll of Juridical Persons).
c). Power of attorney.
d). Signature cards - signed in two copies by the relevant signatories (or empowered attorneys) of the entity and duly notarised. - To comply with local laws and practices your account can only be opened once the account signer(s)/local representative is/are in Brazil in an HSBC bank office or on the business premises.
Document Centre
All documents are in pdf format - and will load in a new browser window
Contact
Please contact the following using the HSBCnet email form provided.
François-Marsal, Thierry
Senior Relationship Manager / Gerente Regional
Av Brigadeiro Faria Lima
3.064 - Itaim Bibi
São Paulo - SP 01451-000
Brazil
Direct Line: 55 11 3847 5450
Fax: 55 11 3847 5869
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There may be legal and regulatory issues involved in doing business in other jurisdictions. You should ensure that if cross border business is being undertaken, it is permitted by the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction you are located in and the jurisdiction you wish to undertake the business in. If you are in doubt about whether or not the business being undertaken is permissible under relevant laws and regulations you should contact your relationship manager, local branch, call centre, or independent legal counsel.
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