WELCOME TO THE RESOURCE HUB

The bridge between Minnesota and Brazil is built on shared goals, cultural pride, and mutual growth. We have curated this hub to provide direct access to the tools you need—whether you are scaling a business, navigating dual-national requirements, or exploring Brazil’s rich cultural exports. Explore the four sections below to get started.

WELCOME TO THE RESOURCE HUB

The bridge between Minnesota and Brazil is built on shared goals, cultural pride, and mutual growth. We have curated this hub to provide direct access to the tools you need—whether you are scaling a business, navigating dual-national requirements, or exploring Brazil’s rich cultural exports. Explore the four sections below to get started.

The Heritage Hub (Citizen & Civic Resources)

Note: The Chamber provides these links for convenience; please verify all requirements with official government portals.

CPF (Individual Taxpayer ID)

Apply for or regularize your Brazilian Tax ID through the Receita Federal’s English-language portal.

2026 Electoral Obligations (Voting)

Brazilians in MN vote via the Chicago Consulate; use the e-Título app to manage your registration or justify absences on election day.

Military Enlistment

Information on mandatory enlistment requirements for male Brazilian citizens living abroad.

Brazilian Passport Services

Schedule appointments and review documentation requirements via the Consulate General in Chicago.

Gated Resource: The Saída Definitiva (Fiscal Exit) Course

Properly managing your tax residency is critical for dual-nationals. We offer a high-level, step-by-step guide via our Learning Management System (LMS).

How to Access:

Click the link below to create a free account. Once registered, you will be automatically enrolled in the "Fiscal Exit Essentials" module.

Language & Education

Hennepin County Library:

Transparent Language

Free, self-paced Brazilian

Portuguese courses for all skill

levels available to any HCL library

cardholder.

MEC Livros

(Ministry of Education)

An official digital library featuring

Brazilian textbooks and literature

for students and educators.

The Papinho Program

(Status: TBD)

Our flagship youth Portuguese

language initiative. We are

currently evaluating the schedule

for the upcoming season; check

back here for confirmed dates

and registration info.

Culture & Media

Itaú Cultural Play

A premier, free streaming platform showcasing the best of Brazilian cinema, documentaries, and art history.

BUSINESS & TRADE (SME & INVESTMENT)

The SME Export &

Import Roadmap

Vetted checklists and logistics

resources for Minnesota

businesses looking to enter or

scale in the Brazilian market.

Invest in

Minnesota

Strategic resources for Brazilian

firms seeking to establish a

corporate footprint, navigate tax

incentives, and select sites within

the North Star State.

The Entrepreneur’s

Toolkit

Connections to local MN

incubators, mentorship networks,

and specialized professional

referrals for early-stage startups.

Brazil Day Reminder (Annual Celebration)

We celebrate Brazilian Independence Day annually

on the weekend closest to September 7th. Don't

miss out on the music, food, and community.

The Member Directory

Discover and support Brazilian-owned restaurants, artists,

and service providers in the Twin Cities.

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Disclaimer: The resources provided by the Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce are for informational purposes only. We do not provide

legal, tax, or official consular advice. Users are responsible for verifying all requirements directly with the Consulate General of Brazil

in Chicago or relevant Brazilian government agencies.

BUSINESS & TRADE
(SME & INVESTMENT)

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The SME Export &
Import Roadmap

Vetted checklists and logistics resources for Minnesota businesses looking to enter or scale in the Brazilian market.

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Invest in
Minnesota

Strategic resources for Brazilian firms seeking to establish a corporate footprint, navigate tax incentives, and select sites.

View Investment Guide
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The Entrepreneur's Toolkit

Connections to local MN incubators, mentorship networks, and specialized professional referrals.

THE HERITAGE HUB
(CITIZEN & CIVIC RESOURCES)

Note: Verify all requirements with official government portals.

CPF (Individual Taxpayer ID)

Apply for or regularize your Brazilian Tax ID.

Access Receita Federal Portal

2026 Electoral Obligations

Brazilians in MN vote via the Chicago Consulate.

TSE e-Título Information

Military Enlistment

Requirements for male Brazilian citizens living abroad.

Consular Military Services

Passport Services

Schedule appointments with the Consulate in Chicago.

Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago

Gated Resource: The Saída Definitiva (Fiscal Exit) Course

Properly managing your tax residency is critical for dual-nationals. We offer a high-level, step-by-step guide via our Learning Management System (LMS).

How to Access:

Click the link below to create a free account. Once registered, you will be automatically enrolled in the "Fiscal Exit Essentials" module.

Sign Up for the Fiscal Exit Course

LANGUAGE & EDUCATION

Hennepin County Library:
Transparent Language

Free, self-paced Brazilian Portuguese courses for all skill levels available to any HCL library cardholder.

HCL Online Learning Resources

MEC Livros
(Ministry of Education)

An official digital library featuring Brazilian textbooks and literature for students and educators.

Visit MEC Livros

The Papinho Program
(Status: TBD)

Our flagship youth Portuguese language initiative. We are currently evaluating the schedule for the upcoming season.

CULTURE & MEDIA

Itaú Cultural Play

A premier, free streaming platform showcasing the best of Brazilian cinema, documentaries, and art history.

Stream Itaú Cultural Play

Brazil Day Reminder (Annual Celebration)

We celebrate Brazilian Independence Day annually on the weekend closest to September 7th. Don't miss out on the music, food, and community.

The Member Directory

Discover and support Brazilian-owned restaurants, artists, and service providers in the Twin Cities.

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Disclaimer: The resources provided by the Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce are for informational purposes only. We do not provide legal, tax, or official consular advice. Users are responsible for verifying all requirements directly with the Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago or relevant Brazilian government agencies.