Brazil business climate developments

In July 2026 Brazil reported more than 25 million active companies, with a surge of new firms and a growing reliance on private shareholders' agreements and structured networking groups such as BNI to manage ownership rights and drive growth. By early August, the country’s leading industry and commerce confederations – the Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) and the Confederação Nacional do Comércio (CNC) – released detailed policy agendas for the 2026 electoral cycle. Their documents call for macro‑economic stability, productivity gains, innovation, reduced regulatory burdens and a lower "Custo Brasil," aiming to shape the incoming government's priorities. Together, the snapshots illustrate a shift from micro‑level corporate governance and networking practices to macro‑level advocacy by major business groups, reflecting a broader effort to strengthen Brazil’s business environment ahead of the upcoming elections.