• Subcribe to Our RSS Feed

Services

Aug 14, 2012 by     No Comments    Posted under: Brazilex


a) Market research and market entry strategies

According to the requirements of the client, service may include the following information/activities:

  • Information about foreign trade, trade balance and the various kinds of statistics from this area;
  • Information on legislation and the business environment, the risks and the specifications of the local market;
  • Identification of import conditions, customs and tax information, or other non-tariff measures, such as the existing standards, certificates and import licenses;
  • Calculation of the import charges for selected products;
  • Payment conditions and information about payment practice;
  • Commercial practices and knowledge of local customs in business negotiations;
  • Information about the competition and the position of brands in the market;
  • Basic price survey of selected products;
  • Distribution channels and appropriate forms for market entry;
  • Possibilities of the establishment of the company and existing legal forms;
  • Recommendation for the preparation of market entry;
  • Identification and providing the activities related to the registration of the product on the local market;
  • Information about tenders in the area of interest and the documentation necessary for participation in the bidding process and assistance in completing the application forms/requirements;
  • Any other information and services according to the client’s need.

b) Acting as local representative/partner

Representation of companies based on power of attorney before the Brazilian authorities if required by local legislation.

c) Identification of possible business partners, suppliers, and producers in Brazil

The service includes finding business contacts according to specified criteria (company name, Web site, telephone, or contact person, a brief description of that company). The output is a list of verified or unverified contacts according to the client’s specification and the recommendation for further actions.

d) Analysis of different sectors of the economy in Brazil

The service, depending on requirements of the client, may include: a brief overview of the basic political and economic information about the territory, the conditions of that sector of the economy (in Brazil), an overview of the main players in the sector/industry, market trends and industry development strategy, the expectation, the conclusion and recommendation of further procedures.

e) Assistance with setting up of a business in Brazil

The service includes an overview of the general conditions and legal aspects of the establishment of the company, the branch/representation in Brazil, the procedures and the steps necessary for the establishment of the company in Brazil, information on the competences of the regulatory authorities and their performance in the segment, ensuring legal consultations with local legal firms, conditions for investment and the risks existing in the territory, or other activities according to the needs of the client.

f) Identification of appropriate trade fairs and assistance during the trade fairs or other events in Brazil

The service includes the recommendation of appropriate trade fairs or exhibitions, finding and contacting the relevant exhibitors/partners according to the specified profile, the client’s performance and its main products/services, arranging meetings at the fair, assistance with location of a stand, interpretation, any other assistance in negotiations with potential foreign partners.

g) Organization of overseas business visits and business negotiation related to a concrete business opportunity

The service includes the planning and preparation of business negotiations, and its schedule (arrangement of business meetings, provision of accommodation, tickets, etc.), providing interpretation and translation services, the recommendations of how to lead business negotiations with regard to local specifications, help with the orientation in the territory and additional assistance in negotiations.

h) Verification of an interest about the product and/or service in Brazil

The service includes the identification of suitable potential customers, and competent people in the selected companies, their approach with the presentation of products, or client services, and submission of the promotional materials or products.

i) Representation of companies in public tenders

The service includes representation of companies in public tenders announced by Brazilian companies, whereas an existing legislation requires that foreign companies not operating in Brazil must have a local legal representative with express powers to receive service of process and answer in both administrative and judicial matters.

j) Pre-shipment inspection 

The pre-shipment inspection offers to the client guarantee before the goods leave the country of origin. The service may include a visual assessment that checks whether the commercial documents like packing list, invoice and letter of credit (L/C) are in accordance with the goods. The analysis is made in relation to the quality as well as the visual aspect, quantity, conditions of product shipping, suitability of packing, supervision of loading and sealing of the container.

k) Translation and interpretation

Service provider provides translation and interpretation services to and from the following languages: Slovak, Czech, Portuguese and English. The service provider only does concomitant interpretation.

The costs related to services provided outside of a city Sao Paulo are charged separately and are subject to a previous agreement.

Business Alliance – Law Firm

RTP – Romano, Torres & Pinheiro

Rua Batataes, 460, conjs. 31/32, Jardins,
CEP: 01423-010, São Paulo, (SP), Brazil
Tel./fax: +55 (11) 3051-8321

E-mail: contato@rtpadv.com.br

WWW: www.rtpadv.com.br

Got anything to say? Go ahead and leave a comment!

XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong>