Buying from abroad

Can foreigners buy?

Yes. Amani houses are urban properties, within the urban perimeter of the District of Icaraí (Municipal Law 1,007/2013). There is no restriction on acquisition by foreign individuals or companies, unlike what applies to rural land.

How payment works

A foreign buyer needs a CPF (Brazilian taxpayer number, obtained at a consulate or in Brazil), and the funds enter Brazil through a registered foreign-exchange contract, via an authorised institution. That registration is what secures the right to remit the funds abroad on exit. We accompany every buyer through this process.

Ways to acquire

The house may be acquired in your own name, through a Brazilian company, or through a company in your home country. Each option has different tax and inheritance implications. We do not recommend one over another: we provide a comparative guide and legal partners in both countries.

Residence permit through property acquisition (RN 36/2018)

Brazilian law (Law 13,445/2017 and CNIg Normative Resolution 36/2018) provides for a residence permit for foreign individuals who acquire urban property with their own funds brought from abroad. In the Northeast, the minimum amount is R$ 700,000. The initial permit is for 4 years, convertible to indefinite, with a minimum presence of 14 days every 2 years. It applies to properties under construction through a registered purchase agreement, building permit and registered development memorandum (memorial de incorporação). The permit is personal — it does not apply to acquisitions through companies.

General information. Consult an immigration specialist.

Shared ownership

For some houses, we are studying a shared-ownership model, with usage periods set by calendar and management by the operator. Available on request.

International buyer’s guide

We have prepared a comparative guide (PT/EN/FR): ways to acquire, foreign exchange, taxation, inheritance, residence. Available to those who join the interest list.