The average time to open a business in Brazil reached a new milestone in the second quadrimester of 2024: only 18 hours.
This result reflects a significant reduction of 3 hours (14,3%) compared to the end of the first quarter of 2024 and a decrease of 11 hours (37,9% compared to the same period last year.
The information was released by the Federal Government through the Company Map Bulletin
According to the survey, Rio Grande do Sul stood out as the fastest state to open businesses, with an average time of only 5 hours, representing an impressive reduction of 61,5% compared to the previous four-month period. The state of Pará had the longest average time, 1 day and 7 hours, but still recorded a drop of 8,8% in this period compared to the previous four-month period. Among the capitals, Aracaju, Curitiba and Espírito Santo drew attention for their speed, with an average of 2 hours to open new companies
According to Marlon Freitas, CMO of Agilize Online Accounting, the results are a direct reflection of the digitization and the deregulation of processes in Brazil. The reduction in the time to open businesses shows how improvements in digital services have directly impacted the business environment. In addition to making life easier for entrepreneurs, these changes encourage the emergence of new businesses, expanding competitiveness and contributing to the country's economic growth, says Freitas
In the second quarter of 2024, 1 were opened.459.079 new companies in Brazil, representing a growth of 0,3% compared to the first four months and 5,3% compared to the same period in 2023. The highlight goes to micro and small businesses, what do 97 represent,3% of the total new business. Furthermore, the number of closed companies fell 3,0% compared to the first quarter of 2024, totaling 830.525 closed companies
The decrease in the number of closures and the increase in the opening of companies demonstrate that the market is becoming increasingly dynamic, and online services play an essential role in maintaining this pace. The future is digital, and those who can adapt to this new scenario will have a better chance of success and longevity, finalizes the CMO.
