Start a Business in Catalao

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

5 permits1-4 weeks💰 R$100-$800

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Overview

Starting a business in Catalao requires a Alvará de Funcionamento through the Sec. Desenv. Econômico. Base fee: R$100-$800. Goiás is major agribusiness state. Goiânia is one of fastest-growing metros. Soy, cattle, and ethanol production.

Required Permits

CNPJ (federal tax ID, free via Redesim)
Junta Comercial (state business registry)
SEFAZ (state tax registration)
Alvará de Funcionamento (municipal operating permit)
Alvará Sanitário (health permit, if food business)

Step-by-Step Process

1

CNPJ (federal tax ID, free via Redesim)

2

Junta Comercial (state business registry)

3

SEFAZ (state tax registration)

4

Alvará de Funcionamento (municipal operating permit)

5

Alvará Sanitário (health permit, if food business)

Costs

Estimated total: R$100-$800 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Sec. Desenv. Econômico

Phone: 64 3441-5000

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Common Mistakes

Polo de mineração — nióbio e fosfato
Forte indústria automotiva (Mitsubishi/HPE)
Congada de Catalão patrimônio cultural
Agronegócio diversificado
Hub industrial do sudeste goiano

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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