FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

1- Canadian Companies in Brazil
2- Research for students
3- Importing from Brazil
4- Trade Requests/Services
5- Information about Brazil
6- Emergencies outside office hours
7- Internship in Brazil
8- Office location
9- Canadian Banks in Brazil

Contact us

1. Where can I get a list of Canadian companies in Brazil?

We do not have a list of Canadian companies in Brazil. We suggest, however, that you contact the Canada-Brazil Chamber of Commerce, whose list of members is available for a fee. (www.ccbc.org.br)

2. Where can I find relevant information for my university project?

If you are looking for business information, we suggest a visit to:

www.infoexport.gc.ca
www.strategis.ic.gc.ca
www.exportsource.gc.ca
www.canada.gc.ca
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
About Brazil - Section of the Consulate's WebSite

3. I wish to import goods/services from Brazil. How to proceed?

The mandate of this office is to promote and protect Canada's economic interests in Brazil and, in this context, to support the efforts of Canadian companies who have selected Brazil as a target market for their products, services or technologies.

Please contact the Brazilian Consulate in Toronto:

Consulate General of Brazil
77 Bloor Street West, Suite 1109
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 1M2
Tel: (416) 922-8481
Fax: (416) 922-2487
e-mail: mail@consbrastoronto.org
website: www.consbrastoronto.org

Also of interest are the websites "BrazilTradeNet", "Brazil 4 Export" and "Brazilian Exporters" (all have English versions):

http://www.brazil4export.com - this website allows you to carry out research on Brazilian companies

http://www.braziltradenet.gov.br - BrazilTradeNet is a portal where you will find valuable information and links on foreign trade and foreign investments in Brazil

https://www.exportadoresbrasileiros.gov.br - this website allows you to search by product category, HS code, Brazilian exporter and country of destination.

4. My company is interested in doing business with Brazil (exporting goods and/or services, transferring of technology, investment). Who should I contact?

Please check our page at: www.canada.org.br/trade and/or send us an enquiry to infocentre@canada.org.br. To assist us, please include relevant information on your company or organization.

5. Where can I find general information about Brazil?

We suggest that you visit the Brazilian government site: www.brazil.gov.br and our About Brazil page

6. Emergencies outside office hours (for Canadians only)

Please click here for information

7. How can I learn about internships in Brazil?

We suggest a visit to www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/ypi-jpi/menu-en.asp, where you can get information on the Youth International Internship Program, managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

8. Where is the Canadian Consulate General in São Paulo located?

Please click here to see the map

9. Can I open an account in a Canadian bank while I am in Brazil? Can the Consulate help me with information on customer services from Canadian banks?

Currently this is not possible. If you have questions regarding services from Canadian banks, please contact the bank in Canada directly.