Brazil: Bill proposes different COFINS tax regime in COVID-19 pandemic

Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has announced on 26 March 2026 that individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEI), micro-enterprises (ME), and small businesses (EPP) may face potential removal from the Simples Nacional tax regime

Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has introduced three comprehensive regulatory instructions on 27 March 2026, implementing compliance programmes under Complementary Law No. 225/2026, the Taxpayer Defence

Brazil’s government has enacted urgent measures to lower diesel prices as international oil costs spike due to armed conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, compounded by escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz—a strategic waterway

Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has updated its Export Manual to reflect changes introduced by Provisional Measure No. 1,340, issued on 12 March 2026. Previously limited to specific products like cigarettes, the Export

Brazil has issued Decree No. 12.865, dated 2 March 2026, promulgating the income tax treaty with Poland. Signed on 20 September 2022, the agreement aims to prevent double taxation and tax evasion. The decree entered into force on 3 March 2026

Brazil officially promulgated a protocol amending its tax treaty with Chile on 2 March 2026, according to Decree No. 12,863. The updated convention introduces significant modifications to prevent tax avoidance while eliminating double taxation on