Fiscal Sponsor for International Organizations Operating in Brazil
The legal, financial and operational infrastructure you need to execute social and environmental impact initiatives in Brazil safely.
THE CHALLENGE
Operating in Brazil without the right structure is costly
What organizations face
Setting up a local entity in Brazil takes months, requires significant investment, and divides your team's attention between bureaucracy and execution. Navigating the Brazilian regulatory environment without specialized support creates compliance risk and stalls initiatives.
What Sitawi provides
A fully operational platform, already in place: registered legal entity, OSCIP qualification, specialized team, financial management systems, independent audit, and regulatory compliance. All available immediately.
Why build from the ground up when the infrastructure already exists?
Sitawi bridges the gap between the ambition to create impact in Brazil and the operational complexity of doing so.
| Aspect | Setting up a local entity in Brazil | Partnering with Sitawi |
|---|---|---|
| Time to operate | 3+ months to structure legally | Immediate — platform already in place |
| Upfront investment | High — legal, accounting, staff, systems | Reduced — shared infrastructure |
| Financial & accounting management | Must be built internally | Fully supported by Sitawi |
| Regulatory compliance | Organization bears full responsibility | Managed by Sitawi |
| Audit & transparency | Requires internal structuring | Annual independent external audit |
| Team focus | Split between bureaucracy and execution | Full focus on programs and impact |
SOLUTIONS
Flexible structures for every type of initiative in Brazil
Fiscal Sponsorship
Sitawi assumes fiscal responsibility for your initiative in Brazil, including the receipt and disbursement of domestic and international funds with full regulatory compliance.
Regranting
Management of grant programs to local partner organizations in Brazil, including due diligence, selection, contracts, disbursements, and centralized financial reporting.
Integrated Program Management
We combine financial management, governance, and programmatic oversight to ensure resources are deployed with efficiency and measurable impact.
WHO ALREADY TRUSTS SITAWI
Global foundations and organizations operating in Brazil through our platform
WHY SITAWI
What sets us apart as a local partner
Full regulatory compliance
OSCIP-qualified and holder of the NGO Source Equivalency Determination certificate — a structure recognized by domestic and international funders.
Transparency & traceability
Monthly digital financial reports with a complete record of every transaction. Annual independent external audit.
Plug & Play — operate immediately
Your initiative launches in Brazil with a complete operational infrastructure from day one.
International fund management
Proven capacity to receive, disburse, and report on resources from international sources with full legal compliance.
Multi-partner coordination
Experienced in managing vendors, partner organizations, and diverse stakeholders within a single governance structure.
Established presence in Brazil
Partner network, deep knowledge of the social and environmental ecosystem, and institutional credibility built over more than a decade.
Planning an
initiative in Brazil?
Whether you are exploring Brazil for the first time or looking to strengthen an existing operation, let’s explore what kind of partnership could work for your organization.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Get your questions answered before getting started
What is fiscal sponsorship and how does it work in Brazil?
Fiscal sponsorship is when a legally established entity — in this case, Sitawi — assumes fiscal and operational responsibility for a third party’s initiative. In the Brazilian context, this means your organization can receive funds, hire vendors, make payments, and comply with regulatory authorities without needing to set up a local entity. Sitawi acts as your fiscal representative in Brazil.
Can Sitawi receive international funds in compliance with Brazilian regulations?
Yes. Sitawi has proven experience receiving and managing funds from international foundations, corporations, and organizations in full compliance with Brazilian regulations. We hold the NGO Source Equivalency Determination certificate, which reinforces our credibility with international funders.
How does regranting work?
Sitawi receives resources from the international funder and re-grants them to local partner organizations in Brazil according to mutually agreed criteria. We conduct due diligence on all partners, manage contracts, control disbursements, and consolidate financial reporting for the funder centralizing the entire administrative complexity into a single structure.
How does Sitawi ensure transparency for our donors and boards?
We deliver monthly digital financial reports with a complete record of every transaction, available on demand. We conduct an annual independent external audit and organize all documentation required for internal audits, funder due diligence, and regulatory requirements.
How quickly can we start operating?
Once the terms of the partnership are agreed upon, your initiative can begin operating in Brazil immediately. There is no need to wait for entity registration, qualification processes, or local team buildout. Sitawi’s infrastructure is already in place.