martinsan
Argentine expat in Brazil
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About me
Argentine
Lives in Sao Paulo, Amazonas
Speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese
Registration: 21 March 2015
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Should you live as a tourist or as a local while abroad? by Veedushi
Hello everyone,I hope all is well with you.For an upcoming article in Expat Magazine aimed at helping future expatriates better integrate into their new countries, we'd like your input on the following topic:Experiencing expatriation as both a ...
As a local before pulling out your wallet, and as a tourist the rest of the time. Read More
IRPF - Late submission fine
I received a fine for the late submission of my tax return. As far as I understand, the issue was that my partner used an old version of the IRPF desktop program, and it was submitted for fiscal year 2024 instead of 2025. I've already contacted an ... Read More
Tried to use my girlfriend CPF by NewBrazil
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn’t work. Did it twice still didn’t work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn’t work. This was just using a regular ...
I heard that an irregular CPF can block you from doing certain financial transactions, not sure what in detail. Not long ago, I was trying to setup my FGTS account at the Caixa, and they didn't let me proceed because to my surprise my CPF was ... Read More
Tried to use my girlfriend CPF by NewBrazil
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn’t work. Did it twice still didn’t work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn’t work. This was just using a regular ...
You can say that you don`t have or remember your CPF, pay and walk out. Unless they give you a discount or something like that I wouldn't bother much. Read More
Managing meals in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Brazil? We ...
I am not the best example in terms of healthy habits. I really like pastel, coxina and churrasco.I couldn't enjoy much some the sweet food, like pizza doce, it is first time I see pizza with chocolate, nutella, doce de leite, etc... For drinks, ... Read More
Escritorio de contabilidade by martinsan
Anyone has experience using the services of Contabilizei to open and administrate a CNPJ?
I haven't heard of SEBRAE. I will have a look. Thanks Alan! Read More
Escritorio de contabilidade by martinsan
Anyone has experience using the services of Contabilizei to open and administrate a CNPJ?
Escritorio de contabilidade
Anyone has experience using the services of Contabilizei to open and administrate a CNPJ? Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@ibdegen What an interesting glitch. I hope your issue gets resolved soon! Do you have the same issue with the mobile app? Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
Updates regarding Iti:Iti accounts are being migrated to Itaú. Currently, users can choose to migrate manually, or the migration will occur automatically on the designated date (exact date is unclear, but it's likely to be very soon). After ... Read More
Brazil, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
First thing to learn is the jeitinho brasileiro. That will help you understand lots of things over here. Read More
Are you assimilated to Brazil? Fun Facts by bepmoht
Todays Fun Fact Quiz. Are you assimilated to Brazillian Society Three easy questions to evaluate your Brazillian assimilation.1. Have you memorized your CPF number?2. Do you turn the key in your house door two rotations to lock it?3. Have you ...
From time to time we have to accidentally click on one of those ads so we can cover the server costs. Read More
Are you assimilated to Brazil? Fun Facts by bepmoht
Todays Fun Fact Quiz. Are you assimilated to Brazillian Society Three easy questions to evaluate your Brazillian assimilation.1. Have you memorized your CPF number?2. Do you turn the key in your house door two rotations to lock it?3. Have you ...
Why do you want to do that? Read More
Are you assimilated to Brazil? Fun Facts by bepmoht
Todays Fun Fact Quiz. Are you assimilated to Brazillian Society Three easy questions to evaluate your Brazillian assimilation.1. Have you memorized your CPF number?2. Do you turn the key in your house door two rotations to lock it?3. Have you ...
I will never remember my CPF Read More
Seguro fiança by martinsan
Has anyone tried to use seguro fiança to rent a property without having a formal job or income declared in Brazil? What are the chances of getting approved in that case? Assuming CPF is not "sujo"
Haha no Peter. That's the price I am paying monthly for the seguro fiança Read More