1. Arrival
A branch of an existing company or a new company in Amapá, registration with the Commercial Registry (JUCAP), state tax registration with SEFAZ-AP, municipal registration and permits in Macapá, Santana, Oiapoque and other cities.
Investing in Amapá: accounting for oil and gas companies
Oil and gas on Brazil’s Equatorial Margin: branch or company set-up, regional incentives, payroll and taxes for operators, suppliers and service providers moving to Amapá.
The prospect of oil and gas exploration on the Equatorial Margin, off the coast of Amapá, is bringing operators, suppliers and service providers from across Brazil and abroad to the state. Equivalência is headquartered in Macapá and works closely with the state’s Commercial Registry, tax authority and city halls. We handle accounting, tax and payroll so your company arrives ready to operate.
Invest in Amapá
Who is arriving
Oil and gas operators and suppliers
Companies in exploration, drilling, equipment and technical services.
Logistics and port support
Transport, warehousing, offshore support and operations at the ports of Santana and Macapá.
Construction and infrastructure
Civil works, assembly, industrial maintenance and engineering.
Support services
Hospitality, catering, crew transport, security, occupational health and HR.
Equivalência
How we help, from day one
2. Incentives
Review of what applies to your operation: Macapá and Santana Free Trade Area incentives, income tax reduction for projects approved by SUDAM and industry regimes such as Repetro. Each benefit depends on eligibility, and we show the gain in figures before filing.
3. People
Hiring, payroll, eSocial, occupational health and safety, and onboarding of staff transferred from other states or from abroad.
4. Ongoing operations
Bookkeeping, tax compliance, municipal service tax in each city, readiness for Brazil’s new CBS and IBS taxes, and management reports for headquarters in English or French.
Tax incentives depend on the activity, the location and, in some cases, prior approval from bodies such as SUDAM and Suframa. We assess each case before any filing.
Macapá · Alphaville
Why Equivalência
- Headquarters in Macapá with in-person service, plus an office in Alphaville (São Paulo) for companies based in the Southeast
- Experience with the Macapá and Santana Free Trade Area and Amazon regional incentives
- A dedicated partner on your account and regular performance reports
- Service in Portuguese, English and French for foreign headquarters and shareholders
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a new company or is a branch enough?
It depends on how the operation will run. For many companies, a branch is the simplest route. A new company can make sense with local partners, separate contracts or access to specific incentives. We compare both options and their costs.
Are there tax benefits for setting up in Amapá?
There may be. Macapá and Santana form a Free Trade Area, and the state lies within SUDAM’s region, which can reduce income tax for approved projects in priority sectors. Benefits depend on eligibility, and we calculate the effect before filing.
Do you work with companies headquartered in another state or abroad?
Yes. We work alongside headquarters’ accountants, send reports in the format they need and serve clients in English and French.
How long until the company is ready to operate?
It depends on the activity and the licences required. At the first meeting we set out the timeline for registrations and permits for your operation.
Shall we talk about your company?
In person in Macapá and in Alphaville, Greater São Paulo, and remotely anywhere in Brazil.