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Starting a business in Caxias Ma requires a Alvará de Funcionamento through the Prefeitura Municipal — Secretaria de Finanças. Base fee: R$100-$500. Maranhão has growing mining and soy export economy. São Luís is UNESCO World Heritage city. Alcântara has Brazil's space launch center.
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)
Estimated total: R$100-$500 depending on permits and inspections.
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