Industrial Engineering, Economics & Accounting
SC Consultoria Empresarial provides services that address the state and federal regulatory requirements of the Manaus Free Trade Zone, for companies already established or looking to set up in the Manaus Industrial Hub, among other services.
Education & Specializations
With decades of experience and a team of specialists, we offer customized solutions to meet the specific needs of your business.
Economics – UFAM/AM
Accounting – UFAM/AM
MBA in Business Marketing – FGV
Lean Manufacturing – Kodak/USA
Judicial Expert Training – CONPEJ, Rui Juliano and forensic practice in Mechanical Engineering
Our Services
Industrial Engineering, Economics & Accounting
Valuation: Appraisal of Companies, Businesses, Brands and Assets
A technical process for measuring market value (fair value). We understand that every engagement is unique, so all work is individualized and tailored to the particularities and characteristics of each management model.
Where it applies:
- Purchase or sale
- Investments
- Business combinations: consolidations, spin-offs and mergers by absorption
- Dissolution of companies
- Subsidiaries, affiliates, significant investments
- Fundraising – Startups
- Impairment testing
Engineering & Economics
- Development of technical-economic feasibility projects in compliance with SUFRAMA, SEDECTI and SUDAM;
- Econometric studies and market research
- Financing projects – BASA and AFEAM
- Appraisal of machinery, equipment, facilities and industrial assets in general – ABNT 14.653-5
- Technical reports for the disposal of inputs, semi-finished goods, finished products and fixed assets in compliance with requirements set by Receita Federal, SUFRAMA and SEFAZ/AM.
- Judicial and extrajudicial expert witness services in Mechanical Engineering
Tax & Fiscal Consulting
- Ongoing advisory on state and federal legislation applicable to the company's sector.
- Tax studies and opinions for companies based in the Manaus Industrial Hub or elsewhere, compared with other Brazilian states.
- Support in configuring accounting and/or tax software systems.
- Mapping of tax routines and audits
Business Management
Advisory on ancillary obligations required of companies based in the Manaus Industrial Hub:
- SUFRAMA: LTAI – Independent Audit Technical Report, RDAP (Industrial Project Monitoring Report) & RADI (Annual Import Report) for the PPB (Basic Production Process);
- SEDECTI: LTI – Technical Inspection Report, Competitiveness Study
- SUDAM: SIAV (Tax Incentive Assessment System) – annual accountability report;
Support with regulatory compliance applied to the business and its products:
- Laws
- Decree-Laws
- Resolutions
- Ordinances (PPBs)
- Licenses
- Normative Instructions
- NBRs
About Us
Since 2016, SC Consultoria Empresarial has worked to address the demands of setting up and maintaining companies in the Manaus Industrial Hub, maximizing the opportunities offered by the range of state and federal tax incentives.
We bring together skills and expertise gained at multinational companies over more than 25 years, along with academic training in Mechanical Engineering, Economics & Accounting.
We rely on a team of specialist partners with experience gained working at multinational companies in the Manaus Industrial Hub, allowing us to support everything from setting up a company to the plant's startup.
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Ethics
- Respect for others
Answers about the Manaus Free Trade Zone and our services
Direct information for business owners, managers and professionals evaluating projects, compliance or opportunities in the Manaus Industrial Hub.
Contact usSC Consultoria and client service
What is SC Consultoria Empresarial and what types of companies can it serve?
SC Consultoria Empresarial integrates engineering, economics and accounting to support industries and service companies. It serves organizations of different sizes seeking regulatory compliance, tax optimization or project structuring in the Manaus Industrial Hub.
What services does SC Consultoria offer? How does the engagement process work?
Services include diagnostics, technical reports, tax management, valuation, machinery and equipment appraisal, expert witness work and feasibility projects. Engagements begin with an initial diagnostic, followed by a detailed technical proposal, approval and execution according to the agreed scope.
Does SC Consultoria serve companies from outside Manaus?
Yes. The firm serves companies interested in the Manaus Free Trade Zone regardless of where they are headquartered, supporting setup processes, incentive projects and compliance with the relevant authorities.
What sets SC Consultoria apart?
The differentiator lies in the integration of engineering, economics, accounting and taxation, offering a multidisciplinary view that connects the shop floor to accounting and tax compliance.
How long can a company expect to see results?
When it comes to a project being implemented in the Manaus Free Trade Zone, the schedule may vary due to certain variables, such as: the business group's financial capacity, the complexity of the operation, the size of the company, and approval by regulatory agencies. As a rule, diversification and expansion projects have shorter timeframes. These variables are discussed at the beginning of the process, and the work plan defines the stages and their respective deliverables.
Manaus Free Trade Zone and Industrial Hub
What is the Manaus Free Trade Zone?
The Manaus Free Trade Zone is an economic development model with tax incentives designed to foster industrial, commercial and agricultural activities in the region. The actual application of the benefits depends on the project, the product, current legislation and applicable requirements.
How can a company set up in the Manaus Industrial Hub?
The process may require a technical-economic project and approval from SUFRAMA, as well as compliance with relevant requirements such as the Basic Production Process, investments, job creation and project-specific requirements.
What is the Basic Production Process (PPB)?
The PPB is the minimum set of manufacturing operations that characterizes a product's actual industrialization. In the Manaus Free Trade Zone, meeting it is one of the requirements for accessing the tax incentives established by law.
What is SUFRAMA and what is its role?
SUFRAMA is the federal agency responsible for administering and promoting the Manaus Free Trade Zone model. It reviews and monitors projects and verifies compliance with the requirements associated with the incentives.
What is the LTAI and when does a company need it?
The Independent Audit Technical Report is issued by a qualified professional to certify compliance with technical requirements and support proof of the company's operational compliance.
What is the RDAP?
The Industrial Project Monitoring Report records the execution of production and investment targets and other commitments of the approved industrial project, in accordance with applicable requirements.
What are the main ancillary obligations in the Industrial Hub?
In addition to the usual tax obligations, there may be periodic reporting on production and input purchases, monitoring reports and supporting documentation for SUFRAMA and state agencies. The exact set of obligations depends on the project and the activity.
Valuation and economic engineering
What is valuation?
Valuation is the process of appraising a company, business, brand or asset to estimate its value. It can support purchases and sales, bringing in investors, business combinations, succession planning and fundraising.
Which valuation methods are used?
The most commonly used methods include Discounted Cash Flow, Market Multiples and Book Value. The choice depends on the purpose of the appraisal, the availability of information and the characteristics of the business.
What is impairment testing?
The recoverability test checks whether an asset's carrying value can be recovered through its use or sale. When the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, it may be necessary to recognize a loss in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
What is a technical-economic feasibility project?
It is a study that analyzes the technical, financial and economic aspects of a project before it is implemented, supporting investment decisions and, when applicable, submission to bodies such as SUFRAMA, SEDECTI and SUDAM.
Engineering, reports and appraisals
What is a technical report for the disposal of inputs or assets?
It is the technical document that records the condition, loss of value or unusability of inputs, products or fixed assets. It can support write-off, disposal and accounting/tax compliance procedures.
How does ABNT NBR 14653-5 apply to industrial appraisal?
The standard sets out procedures for appraising machinery, equipment, facilities and industrial assets, guiding the definition of assumptions, methods and the presentation of the technical report.
What is judicial expert witness work in Mechanical Engineering?
It is the work of an engineer acting as an expert witness or technical assistant in legal proceedings that require specialized clarification about machinery, equipment, accidents, failures or contractual disputes.
Does SC Consultoria help with financing through BASA or AFEAM?
Yes. The firm can support structuring the project and business plan needed to apply for financing lines, taking into account the institution's requirements and the characteristics of the investment.
Tax and fiscal consulting
What tax benefits may be available in the Manaus Industrial Hub?
The model may involve benefits related to federal, state and import taxes. Application varies according to the product, the industrial project, the origin and destination of operations, the Basic Production Process and current legislation; therefore, the analysis must be individualized.
How can the ZFM tax burden be compared with another state?
The comparison requires an individualized study that considers taxes, applicable incentives, logistics, operations, the supply chain and the characteristics of the industrial project in both scenarios.
What is tax routine mapping?
It is the review of tax workflows, documents, classifications and system settings to verify that tax calculations are aligned with operations and legislation, reducing the risk of errors and liabilities.
How does support for configuring accounting and tax systems work?
The work reviews and guides ERP and tax system configurations so that rules, classifications and calculations reflect the company's operations and the particularities applicable to the Manaus Free Trade Zone.
CONTACT
Get in touch with SC Consultoria Empresarial for more information about our services and find out how we can help your company grow safely and efficiently.
- (92) 98114-6020
- sacitti@sergiocitti.com.br
- Rua Rio Javari, 361 – Nossa Sra. das Graças, Manaus – AM, 69053-110, Brazil