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Starting a business in Sao Bernardo Do Campo requires a Alvará de Funcionamento through the Prefeitura de SBC — Secretaria de Desenvolvimento. Base fee: R$100-$500. São Paulo is Brazil's economic powerhouse. ICMS rate typically 18%. Nota Fiscal Paulista program gives tax rebates to consumers. Largest Junta Comercial in Brazil — digital filing available.
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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