Brazil vs. New Zealand at a Glance

Scale Faster. Tap Brazil’s Talent. Outpace New Zealand’s Costs.

Curious how Brazil stacks up against New Zealand for rapid expansion? This page compares both markets across core economic, corporate and workforce factors. See where costs drop, protections rise and innovation accelerates. Discover why more Kiwi firms choose Brazil to grow.

Economy

Compare Market Fundamentals

Brazil’s scale and consumer demand often surprise Kiwi investors. Explore New Zealand’s headline indicators below, then weigh Brazil’s bigger, fast-evolving numbers featured beside them on this page.

Key Economic Indicators – New Zealand

Country
GDP per capita (PPP, US$)
Real GDP growth 2025 (%)
Inflation 2024 (%)
Unemployment 2023 (%)
Brazil
10816
2.2
4.83
7.95
New Zealand
48234
1.9
2.2
3.74

Starting a Company: Brazil vs. New Zealand

New Zealand is famously simple to incorporate in—but Brazil allows faster scaling once you partner with our on-the-ground experts. Review the Kiwi benchmarks below.

Company Formation Metrics – New Zealand

Country
Procedures to start a company (number)
Average time to incorporate (days)
Incorporation cost (% of income per capita)
Minority‑investor protection index (0‑10)
Tax payments per year (number)
Brazil
11
17
4.8
6.5
9
New Zealand
1
17
0.2
6.5
7

Insights

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Today's States

Country
Currency
Price
Volume ( 24h )
Change
Bitcoin
BTC - USD
$9780
$368,645,000
+4.8%
Ethereum
ETH - USD
$305
$224,180,000
-3.2%
Litecoin
BTC - USD
$80
$283,573,000
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Today's States

Name
Currency
Price
Volume ( 24h )
Change
Bitcoin
BTC - USD
$9780
$368,645,000
+4.8%
Ethereum
ETH - USD
$305
$224,180,000
-3.2%
Litecoin
BTC - USD
$80
$283,573,000
+2.2%
Name
Brazil
New Zealand
Max legal working hours (h/week)
BTC - USD
$305
Statutory paid annual leave (days)
ETH - USD
$305
Min. dismissal notice (days)
BTC - USD
$80
Severance pay /year of service (mo.)
BTC - USD
$80
Maternity leave (wks, % pay)
BTC - USD
$80
Minimum paid vacation days by law
BTC - USD
$80
Public paid holidays per year
BTC - USD
$80
Sick leave: duration & wage replacement
BTC - USD
$80
Sick leave: duration & wage replacement
BTC - USD
$80
Parental leave: weeks & pay
BTC - USD
$80
Employer social-security contribution rate (% of payroll)
BTC - USD
$80

Employer of Record (EOR)

Hire Brazilian staff in days while we handle contracts, payroll and compliance.

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Professional Employer Organization (PEO)

Co-employ talent and keep full operational control without opening a local entity.

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Payroll Management

Automate payslips, taxes and benefits under constantly changing Brazilian rules.

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Regulatory Compliance

Stay audit-ready with proactive monitoring of federal, state and municipal updates.

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See How Wide Brazil Covers Every Compliance Need

Our multilingual specialists provide end-to-end support so New Zealand companies enter Brazil smoothly, stay compliant and scale with confidence.

Testimonials

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Partnering with Wide Brazil has been instrumental in launching our operations in Brazil. Their unparalleled services, considered the best in the country, have enabled us to swiftly onboard new staff. The lightning-fast and comprehensive support they provide has ensured a seamless transition, empowering our success in hiring and expanding. A decision we celebrate every day!

Graça BullaraHR Manager, Averis

Working with Wide Brazil has been a game-changer for our recruitment agency. Their exceptional services, by far the best in Brazil, come at a great price. We're thrilled by their lightning-fast onboarding process and unparalleled support, which have truly elevated our recruitment efforts. A partnership that's redefined our standards!

Thomás Della TorreGlobal Recruiter, Blue Premium

Opting for Wide Brazil proved instrumental in our global EOR endeavors. Their exceptional services streamlined the onboarding of our new workforce in Brazil, while their unwavering support made navigating complex regulations remarkably straightforward. The team’s dedication and expertise transformed our expansion into the Brazilian market into a remarkably hassle-free experience!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions From Kiwi Founders

Here are answers to the issues we discuss most with New Zealand clients.

How quickly can we onboard Brazilian employees with EOR?

Most New Zealand clients complete paperwork and start paying staff within 10 business days once documentation is supplied.

No. Wide Brazil manages local payroll disbursement and statutory taxes, issuing consolidated invoices to your New Zealand headquarters.

Yes. We draft contracts in Portuguese for legal compliance and provide English translations so your HR team understands every clause.

Absolutely. When you are ready to incorporate, we manage transfers, severances and rehiring to ensure a seamless transition.