CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia

What CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia does

CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded on May 11, 2015, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, with additional offices in Brasília and Santos. The organization was established to increment economic and cultural exchanges between Brazil and Asian countries, later expanding its scope to include Africa and Latin America. Over a ten-year period ending mid-2025, CBA reports having advised 648 companies and governments on bilateral trade and investment matters.

The organization operates a membership-based model requiring annual affiliation fees, supplemented by professional services including business consulting, document validation, certificates of origin issuance, consular support, and trade facilitation. Its core service portfolio spans 18+ distinct offerings organized into private sector services (meetings, exportation coordination, supplier/buyer prospecting, offshore internationalization, exchange services, Asian country advisory), public sector services (regional development, government relations, letters of recommendation and recognition, document validation), and a training sub-brand called CBA-CPEX. CBA maintains a worldwide network of locally-born agents on foreign soil and relationships with embassies, consulates, and government branches across 46+ Asian countries.

CBA's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, newsletter, WhatsApp) and physical presence at trade fairs and corporate events. The organization is led by CEO/President Reginaldo Lante and a small team of six employees, with partnerships including bilateral chambers (Sri Lanka, India, Africa), Brazilian institutional bodies (IBL), and municipal governments (Porto Velho). The organization explicitly states it does not work on a success-fee basis and does not serve non-members.

Name

CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia

Legal name

CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia

Website

https://cba-camarabrasilasia.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 2015 that facilitates Brazil-Asia trade and investment through membership-based services, including business consulting, document certification, buyer/supplier prospecting, and a global network of agents across 46+ Asian countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: CBA operates primarily through annual membership fees paid by associate companies. The organization states it only serves members who pay the full annual fee at the time of adhesion. Membership costs vary based on company classification and framing.
2. Professional Services: CBA provides various paid services to members including business consulting, internationalization advisory, document validation, certificate issuance, and consular support. Services are executed by associated companies or professionals, with CBA facilitating and coordinating these engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia is a non-profit chamber of commerce that facilitates international business between Brazil and Asia (46+ countries), providing services such as certificate of origin issuance, document validation, consular support, business consulting, buyer/supplier prospecting, export internationalization, foreign exchange coordination, and government relations. The organization operates exclusively through annual membership and earns revenue from membership fees and professional services, having advised 648 companies and governments over ten years.

Product overview

CBA - Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Ásia is a non-profit entity operating as a chamber of commerce and business synthesizer with a global network. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into three main categories: Private Sector services (including Meetings, Business Consulting, Exportation/International Sales, Prospecting Buyers, Potential Suppliers, Clothing Production in Asia, Exchange services, Offshore Internacionalization, International Investments, and Asian Countries advisory), Public Sector services (including Regional Development in Brazil, Government Relations, Consular Support, Letter of Recommendation, Letter of Recognition, Document Validation, and Certificates of Origin From Brazil), and a training program (CBA-CPEX for foreign trade education). The core offering is the facilitation of international business connections between Brazil and Asia through accredited certification services, networking events, consulting, and comprehensive trade support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBA CPEX: Training system for foreign trade sector employees, valid only in Brazil.

Products and services

• Meetings Business events including conferences, seminars, conventions, trade fairs, round tables, lectures, roadshows, bootcamps, training and courses that promote interactions and opportunities for members.
• Accounting Audit for Exporters and Importers Team of auditors to audit and correct the direction of accounting for exporters and importers, valid only in Brazil.
• Exportation - International Sales Coordination of product sales abroad through associates and partners, with selective exhibition to a network of specific buyers worldwide.
• Potential Suppliers Identification and evaluation of safe and reliable suppliers of products and services abroad, covering planning, negotiation, logistics, and customs clearance.
• Clothing Production in Asia Outsourcing of clothing production or direct importation of clothing and fabrics from Asia, reducing production costs and diversifying products.
• Asian Countries Advisory Information services clarifying data, customs, and culture of Asian countries to facilitate business understanding.
• Business Consulting Comprehensive business consulting including innovation, financial and functional administrative consulting, foreign trade consultancy, global logistics, legal advice, family succession, corporate trainings, and quality management systems.
• Prospecting Buyers Location of potential buyers of products and services through networking and analysis of feasibility of secure sales to companies worldwide.
• Exchange (Currency Exchange and International Transfers) International currency exchange and international transfer services through three associated banks, ensuring secure transactions for exports and imports.
• Offshore Internationalization Internationalization services for opening foreign branches or offshore operations, including strategic planning, business plan preparation, and guidance through local bureaucratic processes.
• International Investments Investment advisory services for transferring companies to Brazil, property rental and purchase, capital transfer, investor visas, and business development in Brazil and South America.
• Regional Development in Brazil Medium to long-term measures adjusting operational procedures of local markets to generate business and wealth, including government plan advice, investment attraction, and strategic planning.
• Government Relations Establishment of ongoing dialogue between government and civil society to influence public policies, with relationships directed to embassies, consulates, and legislative/executive branches.
• Consular Support Documentary support for persons and companies, validating documents for export, issuing certificates of origin, investigating data for fraud prevention, and issuing recommendation letters for travel visas.
• Letter of Recommendation Security analysis of traveler profiles through official departments worldwide, issuing recommendation letters to facilitate tourism or business visa issuance.
• Letter of Recognition Recognition of legality of business documentation for worldwide business transactions, issued at the request of diplomatic or customs authorities.
• Document Validation Audit and validation of documents for foreign institutions and governments requiring revalidation of existing documents or those issued for specific transactions.
• Certificates of Origin From Brazil Certification of product origin generating credibility for commercial transactions, ensuring acceptance by governments worldwide for Brazilian export validation or product registration abroad.
• CBA-CPEX Training Program Training system for employees in the foreign trade sector, covering how to set up import/export departments, economic viability, legality, transport security, document standardization, and packaging requirements.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBL - Instituto Brasileiro de LiderançacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2024CBA and IBL signed a technical cooperation agreement to collaborate on business development initiatives. The partnership was announced on June 28, 2024, with a protocol of intentions signing ceremony. The organizations also held discussions for a strategic partnership aimed at fostering international business connections.
• THE NATIONAL CHAMBER OF EXPORTERS OF SRI LANKAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CBA, with support from the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil, signed a cooperation agreement with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka to facilitate trade relations between Brazil and Sri Lanka. This partnership strengthens commercial ties between the two nations.
• Porto Velho Municipality / ADPVHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The municipality of Porto Velho, through its development agency ADPVH, signed a protocol of intention with CBA to present investment opportunities and attract foreign investment. The mayor and ADPVH president participated in two days of intensive visits to local entities.
• AfroChamberminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CBA held protocol meetings with AfroChamber to discuss integrations between Brazil, Asia, and the African continent. The partnership explores business opportunities across these regions.
• India-Brazil Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CBA held a protocol meeting with the India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce to discuss integration of commercial interests between Brazil and India outside of governmental channels.
• MenndelminorOthersMenndel appears as a partner logo on CBA's website footer, indicating some form of business relationship or client association.
• AnetramsminorOthersAnetrams appears as a partner logo on CBA's website footer.
• NCE - National Chamber of Exporters of Sri LankaminorOthersNCE appears as a partner logo on CBA's website footer, indicating business relationship.
• Associated Banks (Foreign Exchange)coreOthersCBA has three main associated banks with prestige in the market that guarantee the security of foreign exchange transactions for exports and imports, ensuring money arrives safely and quickly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amcham Brasil (American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil): Amcham is Brazil's largest bilateral chamber of commerce, offering membership-based business facilitation, networking, and consulting — a mature, scaled peer serving the same membership model that CBA operates.
• India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce: India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce is a bilateral chamber serving Brazil–India trade ties; CBA has a documented partnership with this entity, indicating direct comparability in scope and mission.
• AfroChamber: AfroChamber (Brazil-Africa Chamber of Commerce) is a bilateral chamber partnering with CBA to integrate Brazil-Asia-Africa trade flows — a comparable peer in adjacent emerging-market trade corridor development.
• National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's National Chamber of Exporters is a bilateral counterparty that has signed a cooperation agreement with CBA — serving as a South Asian peer chamber with similar export facilitation and certification responsibilities.
• Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira: Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is a bilateral chamber of commerce focused on Brazil–Arab world trade — the closest direct analog to CBA's Brazil–Asia positioning, offering similar membership, consulting, and certification services.
• Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Brasil-China: Brazil-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a bilateral chamber focused specifically on Brazil-China trade — the largest single-country subset of CBA's Asia focus, offering similar trade facilitation and certificate-of-origin services.

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): ICC is the world's largest business organization with national committees in Brazil; provides ATA Carnet, certificates of origin, and trade facilitation — the global incumbent whose scope and certifications CBA operates within.
• ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency): ApexBrasil is the Brazilian government's official trade and investment promotion agency — a government-backed broad incumbent that overlaps with CBA's mission of promoting Brazilian exports and attracting foreign investment.
• Câmara Brasil-Alemanha (AHK) / Eurocamaras: Eurocamaras represents European chambers of commerce in Brazil; a broader incumbent offering membership-based trade facilitation, comparable to CBA's structure but Europe-focused.
• Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Alemanha: Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce (part of the global AHK network) is a much larger, established bilateral chamber offering similar membership, certification, and business facilitation services — relevant as a scaled incumbent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CamBrasilAsia
• Facebookfacebook.com/camarabrasilasia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cba-c%C3%A2mara-de-com%C3%A9rcio-brasil-%C3%A1sia

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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