Importer of Record (IOR) for Brazil and LATAM
We handle compliance, documentation and tax with Brazilian authorities while you focus on customers and growth.
Role of the Importer of Record
The Importer of Record is the locally registered entity responsible for ensuring that goods entering Brazil comply with all customs, tax and regulatory rules, and for paying duties, taxes and fees.
What We Handle As Your IOR
As your Importer of Record, we manage every regulatory and operational detail of the import process in Brazil.
What we do:
- Operate as the Brazilian legal entity in the import chain.
- Prepare and submit import declarations and supporting documents.
- Coordinate licences and certifications with agencies like ANVISA, MAPA and Inmetro when needed.
- Align commercial, logistics and tax documents to avoid inconsistencies.
- Maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.
When You Need An IOR
IOR services are essential whenever you want to sell into Brazil but lack the local structure or do not want the complexity of setting up a company.
You need it when:
- You have no Brazilian CNPJ but want to ship and invoice to local buyers.
- You sell regulated products that require local licences and certifications.
- You need to import hardware into Brazilian data centres or offices.
- You are testing the market before committing to a local entity.
Benefits Of Using IOR Services
Using an Importer of Record lets you unlock Brazil’s potential faster, with lower risk and more predictable costs.
You will access:
- Faster legal route to market compared without setting up an entity.
- Reduced risk of fines, delays and seized shipments.
- Clear visibility into duties, taxes and landed costs.
- Ability to adapt structures as sales and regulations evolve.
Common Questions About IOR
Unsure whether you need IOR, a local entity or a hybrid model? Start with these.
Questions:
- Do you need to invoice locally in Brazil from day one?
- How sensitive are your margins to tax and logistics costs?
- What regulatory approvals apply to your product category?
- How fast do you need to start shipping and selling?
Need clarity on your Brazil structure?
We can compare IOR, local entity and hybrid models for your company and show the impact on cost, risk and time to market.
Ready to talk?
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