Hi there, here are your answers:

1)The Law does not prohibit the banks to open bank accounts for non-residents, however, the Banks in Brazil chose not to open regular checking accounts, unless the client is a legal resident. However, there are quite a few banks that open CC5 Accounts, these accounts are for non-residents.

2)My clients usually have me pay for the bills on a monthly basis. But you can also hire a management company, open a CC5 account, and/or have a friend pay for such bills.

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