This is the stage where key points are defined, such as the activity, CNAEs, legal entity type and tax regime, decisions that shape your taxes, obligations and the future operation of the business.
AlphaCont guides the whole process so that your company is properly structured and ready to start its activities.
When to open
When do you need to open a company?
Formalization becomes necessary when a professional activity or a new business needs a legal structure to operate, issue tax documents, hire people or expand its business relationships.
If you recognize yourself in any of the situations below, it may be time to set up your company.
You need to issue invoices
A CNPJ lets you formalize the provision of services or the sale of products and serve clients who require an invoice.
You are leaving a CLT job to start your own business
Professionals who start working on their own need to assess which business structure suits the new activity.
You are starting a partnership
Company formation lets you formally establish the partners, their ownership shares and the basic rules of the partnership.
You need to hire employees
Formalization creates the structure needed to register employees and meet the related obligations.
Your MEI has outgrown its limits
When you exceed the limits or move to an activity that is not allowed, you may need to migrate to another business structure.
You are seeking credit or want to take part in public tenders
Formal registration and company documentation may be required to access certain credit lines, contracts and public bidding processes.
Risks
Your company's first decisions can affect your costs for many years
Opening first and organizing later can lead to changes, extra costs and rework.
That is why, before the registrations, it is important to analyze how the company will operate and define its structure correctly.
Incompatible CNAE
It can result in improper tax classification, incorrect payments and the need for later corrections.
Unsuitable tax regime
Choosing without analysis can lead to taxation that does not fit the characteristics of the operation.
Wrong ownership type
An unsuitable ownership structure may not meet the needs of the partners, the assets and the planned growth.
No feasibility check
The address or the activity may have restrictions that make it harder to obtain the necessary registrations and authorizations.
Wrong company size classification
Company size affects certain obligations and benefits provided for each business category.
What is included
What is included in Company Formation?
AlphaCont supports you from the initial definitions through the registrations needed for the company to start operating.
Definition of the business structure
We analyze the activity, the partners' profile and the characteristics of the business to define the right legal entity type.
Definition of CNAEs
We identify the primary and secondary activities that correctly represent the company's operation.
Tax regime analysis
We evaluate the applicable tax regimes considering the activity, structure and expected characteristics of the business.
Documentation and registrations
We prepare the documentation and handle the required registrations with the Junta Comercial or Cartório (notary registry) and other applicable agencies.
What sets us apart
Company formation starts before the documents are filed
We gather information about the partners and the activity, and only then define the legal entity type, CNAEs and tax regime, so the company is born organized according to how it will operate.
First we understand the business, then we define and register its structure.
How it works
How does company formation work with AlphaCont?
There are four steps, from planning to a company ready to operate.
Planning
We gather information about the partners and the activity to define the legal entity type, CNAEs and tax regime.
Documentation and registrations
We run the feasibility check, prepare the documentation and handle the registrations with the competent agencies.
Regularization
We obtain the CNPJ, tax registrations, licenses and other clearances that apply to the activity.
Company ready to operate
We finish the process with initial guidance so the company can start its activities and issue invoices.
Timelines
Timelines and investment to open a company
Timeline and investment are not the same for every company. They vary depending on the municipality, the activity, the number of partners, the ownership structure and the need for specific licenses or authorizations.
That is why AlphaCont analyzes each company formation individually before presenting the definitive timeline and budget. What can affect the timeline:
- Municipality where the company will be registered
- Type of activity
- Number of partners
- Need for a state registration
- Health, environmental or other specific licenses
- Review time at the responsible agencies
Integration
Company formation is the first step of the company's routine
The decisions made at formation carry through the company's accounting, tax, payroll and financial routines.
That is why, after the registrations, AlphaCont can stay by the company's side with Accounting Services, Tax Advisory, Payroll and HR, Tax Planning and Financial BPO.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the most common questions on this topic. If yours is not here, talk to our team.
Ask my questionIs opening a company just getting a CNPJ?
No. The process also involves decisions such as legal entity type, CNAEs and tax regime, as well as the registrations, licenses and permits that apply to the activity.
How do I choose the company's CNAE?
The choice should reflect the activities that will actually be carried out. AlphaCont analyzes your operation to define the right primary and secondary CNAEs.
What is the best tax regime for a new company?
There is no single ideal regime for every company. The decision depends on the activity, expected revenue, structure and other characteristics of the business.
Are MEI and ME the same thing?
No. The MEI (individual microentrepreneur) has its own rules on activities, revenue and hiring. ME (microenterprise) is a business size classification with different characteristics.
How long does it take to open a company?
The timeline varies depending on the municipality, the activity, the number of partners, the ownership structure and the need for specific licenses or authorizations. That is why AlphaCont analyzes each company formation individually before giving a definitive timeline.
Ready to open your company?
Our team guides you from defining the structure through the registrations your company needs to start its activities.