Introduction Understanding Brazil’s corporate tax system is crucial for foreign investors entering the market. The main corporate income tax, IRPJ (Imposto de Renda de Pessoa Jurídica), applies to...
Why Tax Planning in Brazil Matters Brazil’s tax system is famously complex and expensive, with layers of federal, state, and municipal taxes that often overlap. Companies are subject to corporate...
Brazil's sweeping overhaul of indirect taxes is taking shape. The country's new dual VAT structure aims to eliminate long-standing inefficiencies and bring Brazil closer to global standards. For...
The taxation of dividends and profits in Brazil has undergone a major transformation with the enactment of Law No. 15.270 of 2025. Starting in 2026, companies and shareholders will face new rules on...
Brazil's sweeping overhaul of indirect taxes is taking shape. The country's new dual VAT structure aims to eliminate long-standing inefficiencies and bring Brazil closer to global standards. For...
Introduction: Navigating Brazil’s Accounting Landscape In 2023, the overall “Brazil Cost” (Custo Brasil) of bureaucracy, taxes, and inefficiencies was estimated around R$1.7 trillion, nearly 20% of...
Brazil has updated its minimum tax rules for multinationals under OECD Pillar Two. In October 2025 Brazil’s Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) issued a new Normative Instruction (IN RFB 2282/2025)...
Introduction Importing goods into Brazil has long been known for its complex and high-cost structure. Starting in 2026, Brazil’s import costs are changing due to a convergence of new tax laws and...
Introduction Lucro Real is Brazil’s most complex corporate tax regime, requiring meticulous bookkeeping and compliance. Lucro Real (Portuguese for “Actual Profit”) is one of Brazil’s three main...
Brazil is one of the most attractive and fast-growing e-commerce markets in the world. Every day, millions of Brazilians buy products from abroad. But for foreign entrepreneurs, selling to Brazil...