Buying a company in Brasil: due diligence checklist
Buying a company in Brazil can be a strong market-entry strategy. It may give the buyer an existing customer base, operating licenses, employees, contracts, supplier relationships and local tax registrations that would take months or years to build from scratch. But...
Brazil Transfer Pricing Rules for Multinationals
Quick answer Brazil’s transfer pricing rules changed substantially with Law 14,596/2023 and Normative Instruction RFB 2,161/2023. Since 2024, multinational groups with Brazilian entities must apply an OECD-aligned arm’s length standard to controlled...
Brazil Compliance Calendar for Foreign Companies
Quick answer Foreign companies operating in Brazil should manage compliance through a monthly, annual and event-based calendar. The core routines usually include payroll and eSocial, FGTS Digital, EFD-Reinf, DCTFWeb, PIS/COFINS, IRRF, ISS or ICMS, ECD, ECF, annual...
Brazil Branch vs Subsidiary: Which Is Better?
cFor most foreign companies entering Brazil, a subsidiary is usually the better structure. A branch can be legally possible, but it requires prior authorization from the Brazilian federal government and tends to expose the foreign parent company more directly. A...
Best Tax Regime in Brazil for Foreign Companies
Quick answer For most foreign companies operating in Brazil through a local subsidiary, the real decision is usually between Lucro Presumido and Lucro Real. Lucro Presumido can be attractive for eligible companies with strong margins and a simple operation. Lucro Real...
EaaS Financial Backend & Scalable BPO in Brazil: How to Scale with Compliance
Operating a business in Brazil presents a unique set of structural challenges that can hinder even the most ambitious international expansion plans. Many foreign companies struggle with a persistent lack of financial control and the overwhelming complexity of local...
Tax Reform Analysis & Inventory Accounting
The transition to a new tax system in Brazil represents one of the most significant shifts in the country’s economic history. For international business owners and CFOs, the primary challenge lies in understanding how the move toward a Value-Added Tax (VAT) model...