APEPAR - Associação dos Peritos do Paraná

What APEPAR - Associação dos Peritos do Paraná does

APEPAR (Associação dos Peritos do Paraná) is a Brazilian non-profit professional association headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, founded in 2010 with a 5-person operating team. Its stated purpose is to unite and represent experts (peritos), appraisers, technical assistants, mediators, conciliators, arbitrators, interpreters and intervenors registered with their respective professional councils in the state of Paraná, providing them institutional representation, continuing education, networking, and access to alternative dispute resolution services.

The association's core operational asset is the Câmara de Mediação, Conciliação e Arbitragem, founded in 2012, which delivers certified mediation, conciliation and arbitration casework with a published fee schedule and internal regulations, capped at a six-month maximum for sentence presentation. Complementing the chamber, APEPAR runs an arbitration training course (Curso de Arbitragem) priced at R$ 280 for members and R$ 560 for non-members, and a postgraduate program in expert witness and appraisal practice delivered in partnership with Universidade Positivo. Additional member-facing assets include a searchable online expert directory (Directório de Associados) covering disciplines such as accounting, engineering, medicine, economics, dentistry, veterinary medicine and IT forensics, a Clube de Benefícios aggregating discounts with partners including San Juan Hotéis, Atual Diagnóstico por Imagem, RM Certificados Digitais and Universidade Positivo, and a curated legal reference library spanning NBC accounting standards, civil code, consumer protection, tax code and judicial recovery legislation.

APEPAR's technology platform is a standard WordPress-based website (Colibri theme) with member directory and online registration functionality; no proprietary technology stack, mobile app, API or AI capabilities are disclosed. The business model combines recurring membership dues (undisclosed), professional services revenue from the arbitration chamber, pay-as-you-go course fees, and partnership-based affiliate discounts. Distribution is direct-to-professional via the website, supported by organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and institutional referral partnerships with CRC-PR (Regional Accounting Council), CRA-PR (Regional Administration Council), CORECON-PR (Regional Economics Council), ADETEC, AMPEC, FEBRAPAM (national federation) and APCEC (Ceará sister association). Revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

APEPAR - Associação dos Peritos do Paraná

Legal name

APEPAR - Associação dos Peritos do Paraná

Website

https://apepar.org.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APEPAR is a non-profit professional association in Curitiba, Paraná, uniting court-qualified expert witnesses, arbitrators, mediators and appraisers across multiple disciplines, and operating an arbitration chamber, training courses and a member benefits program.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual association fees collected from members including experts, appraisers, technical assistants, mediators, conciliators, arbitrators, interpreters and intervenors
2. Arbitration Chamber Services: Fees from mediation, conciliation and arbitration services through their dedicated chamber, with a fee schedule and cost table
3. Educational Courses: Revenue from arbitration courses and postgraduate programs, with differentiated pricing for members (R$ 280) and non-members (R$ 560)
4. Club of Benefits: Partnership-based benefits program providing discounts to members through commercial partners including hotels, diagnostic imaging, healthcare providers, and educational institutions

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

APEPAR is a non-profit professional association founded to unite and represent experts (peritos), appraisers (avaliadores), technical assistants, mediators, conciliators, arbitrators, interpreters and intervenors registered with competent professional bodies in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Its core offerings revolve around an arbitration/mediation chamber, professional training courses, a graduate program in expert witness work, a searchable member directory, and a member benefits club.

Product overview

APEPAR is a professional association serving expert witnesses (peritos), appraisers, technical assistants, mediators, conciliators, arbitrators, interpreters, and interveners in Paraná, Brazil. The organization offers a unified service portfolio centered on its Câmara de Mediação, Conciliação e Arbitragem (Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration Chamber), complemented by professional development through its Curso de Arbitragem (Arbitration Course) and Pós Graduação (Graduate) programs. Additional offerings include a Clu

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Brands

• Câmara de Mediação, Conciliação e Arbitragem da APEPAR: A mediation, conciliation and arbitration chamber established by APEPAR to provide alternative dispute resolution services and professional training in conflict resolution methods.

Products and services

• Câmara de Mediação, Conciliação e Arbitragem (Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration Chamber) Founded in 2012, this chamber provides mediation, conciliation, and arbitration services for conflict resolution, with certified arbitrators, established regulations, published fee schedules, and related training courses. It is targeted at businesses, legal professionals, and parties in disputes seeking alternative dispute resolution.
• Curso de Arbitragem (Arbitration Course) Professional training course on arbitration practices and procedures, offered at R$ 280 for APEPAR members and R$ 560 for non-members. It is targeted at legal professionals, arbitrators, mediators, and others seeking certification in arbitration.
• Pós Graduação em Perícia e Avaliação (Graduate Program in Expert Witness and Appraisal) Graduate (postgraduate) program in Expert Witness Work and Appraisal, offered in partnership with Universidade Positivo with exclusive discounts for APEPAR members. Targeted at professionals seeking formal specialization in expert evaluation and economic, accounting, and actuarial assessment.
• Clube de Benefícios (Benefits Club) Member benefits program offering exclusive discounts on hotels (San Juan Hotéis), diagnostic imaging (Atual Diagnóstico por Imagem), digital certificates (RM Certificados), healthcare services, educational programs, and other services through commercial partners. Targeted exclusively at APEPAR members.
• Diretório de Associados (Member Expert Directory) Searchable online directory of APEPAR member experts organized by area of expertise, including accounting, medicine, engineering, economics, dentistry, veterinary medicine, IT forensics, and other specialties. Used by lawyers, courts, and parties in disputes to find legally qualified expert witnesses per CPC Article 156.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expert services available for multiple professional disciplines under one association
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Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Conselho Regional de Contabilidade do Paraná (CRC-PR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership with the Regional Accounting Council of Paraná for professional collaboration and mutual recognition of expertise standards.
• Conselho Regional de Administração do Paraná (CRA-PR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership with the Regional Administration Council of Paraná for professional collaboration in administrative expertise.
• CORECON/PR - Conselho Regional de Economia do ParanácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership with the Regional Economics Council of Paraná for collaboration in economic expertise matters.
• ADETEC/PR - Associação dos Administradores, Tecnólogos e Técnicos do ParanásecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Association of Administrators, Technologists and Technicians of Paraná for professional development and events.
• AMPEC Curitiba Norte - Associação das Micro e Pequenas EmpresasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Association of Micro and Small Businesses of Curitiba and Region for member benefits.
• FEBRAPAM - Federação Brasileira das Associações de Peritos, Árbitros, Mediadores e ConciliadorescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation membership connecting APEPAR to similar associations across Brazil, providing national representation for experts in arbitration, mediation and conciliation.
• Associação dos Peritos Contadores do Estado do Ceará (APCEC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Association of Accounting Experts of Ceará state for inter-state professional collaboration.
• San Juan HotéisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel chain offering differentiated rates for accommodation and discounts on executive lunch in all units for APEPAR members.
• Atual Diagnóstico por ImagemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical diagnostic imaging partner providing special discounts on all services for associated members.
• Dr. Murilo DominguesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner offering special discounts on services for APEPAR members.
• RM Certificados DigitaisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital certificate provider offering exclusive discounts for obtaining or renewing digital certificates important for the expert profession.
• Guilherme Mallon DesignerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign services partner offering exclusive discounts for website creation, business cards and portfolio items.
• Universidade PositivosecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partner granting exclusive discounts on postgraduate programs in Expert Evaluation and Economic, Accounting and Actuarial Assessment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FEBRAPAM - Federação Brasileira das Associações de Peritos, Árbitros, Mediadores e Conciliadores: National federation of expert, arbitrator, mediator and conciliator associations in Brazil, of which APEPAR is a member. Comparable as it aggregates the same constituency at the national level, providing a structural counterpart and potential umbrella for APEPAR's model.
• OAB/PR - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, Seccional Paraná: Paraná section of the Brazilian Bar Association, which maintains its own mediation and arbitration commissions. Comparable as a convener for legal professionals and ADR services in the same geography.
• CAM-CCBC - Centro de Arbitragem e Mediação da Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Canadá: One of Brazil's largest and most reputable arbitration and mediation chambers. Comparable to APEPAR's Câmara as an alternative dispute resolution venue, though operating nationally with greater institutional scale and brand recognition.
• AMCHAM Brasil - Câmara Americana de Comércio: Brazilian-American chamber of commerce that operates an established mediation and arbitration center. Comparable to APEPAR in offering institutional ADR services, but with much greater scale, international footprint and corporate client base.
• CBAr - Câmara Brasileira de Arbitragem: Brazilian arbitration chamber providing institutional arbitration and mediation services nationwide. Comparable to APEPAR's chamber offering while competing for the same pool of arbitrators and disputing parties.

Direct peers

• APCEC - Associação dos Peritos Contadores do Estado do Ceará: State-level association of accounting experts in Ceará with a similar mandate to unite peritos, appraisers, mediators and arbitrators. Most directly comparable to APEPAR given shared membership model, disciplinary focus and partnership link.

Others

• Universidade Positivo: Educational partner delivering APEPAR's postgraduate program in Expert Witness and Appraisal. Comparable as a continuing-education channel and revenue enabler rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• CRA-PR - Conselho Regional de Administração do Paraná: Regional professional council that regulates and represents administrators in Paraná. Comparable as it is the body that grants the underlying professional registration many APEPAR members must hold, and a strategic institutional partner.
• CORECON/PR - Conselho Regional de Economia do Paraná: Regional economics council in Paraná responsible for registering economists. Comparable as the credentialing counterpart for APEPAR's economics-expert members and an institutional partner.
• CRC-PR - Conselho Regional de Contabilidade do Paraná: Regional accounting council of Paraná that registers accounting professionals including peritos contadores. Comparable as the credentialing authority for accounting experts in APEPAR's membership base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/apepar.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apepar
• Instagraminstagram.com/apeparoficial

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