OneFirmIntelThe biggest industries in Brazil by company count (2026)
May 28, 2026 · OneFirmIntel
With more than 68 million registered companies, Brazil is one of the largest company universes in the world, and transport, trade and textiles dominate the active business landscape.
Brazil’s company universe
OneFirmIntel indexes 68,081,781 Brazilian companies from official records. As in most markets, the majority are small or dormant; the value is in isolating the active, established businesses by sector.
Where the activity is
Transport and logistics is among the densest active sectors in Brazil, alongside trade and textiles. Browsing by sector with a tier filter quickly separates established operators from the long tail.
Sources & further reading
- Official register: Receita Federal, CNPJ (Brazil) ↗
- World Bank Open Data, business & economy indicators ↗
- OECD data, enterprises & entrepreneurship ↗
- Compare data sources: OpenCorporates ↗
- OneFirmIntel vs OpenCorporates
- OneFirmIntel market coverage
- Brazil company directory
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FAQ
How many companies are in Brazil?
OneFirmIntel lists 68,081,781 companies in Brazil, graded into quality tiers.
What is the biggest industry in Brazil by company count?
Trade and transport sectors carry some of the highest active-company counts in Brazil.