Beauty licensing in Brazil
Everything beauty professionals need to know about licensing, training and business registration in Brazil — sourced from MEI — Microempreendedor Individual (Receita Federal) and 2 other regulators.
This page is informational. Regulations change — verify current requirements with the official regulators linked below before making business decisions.
Profession-by-profession requirements
| Profession | License |
|---|---|
Cabeleireiro No federal license required. SENAC and Senai courses are the recognised training path. | Not required |
Barbeiro No license required. Lei do Salão Parceiro lets barbers work as contracted professionals (MEI). | Not required |
Manicure / Pedicure No license. Vigilância Sanitária inspects salons for sterilisation. | Not required |
Maquiador(a) No license. | Not required |
Esteticista Federal Council (CONFEN) registration recommended for clinical aesthetics; some procedures require collaboration with a physician. | Varies by region |
Registering a salon business in Brazil
Entity types
- MEI (R$ 81k limit)
- ME / EPP (Simples Nacional)
- LTDA
Est. cost: Free (MEI) up to R$ 1.500 (LTDA via accountant)
Timeline: Same day (MEI) to 30 days (LTDA)
MEI pays a fixed monthly DAS (~R$ 75). Simples Nacional collapses 8 federal/state/municipal taxes into one. Sanitary licence (Alvará Sanitário) required from municipality.
Official government & regulator resources
Common questions about beauty licensing in Brazil
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