Brazil has enacted Provisional Measure No. 1.262 of October 3, 2024, and Normative Instruction No. 2.228 of October 3, 2024, to introduce an Additional Social Contribution to Net Profit (CSLL). This initiative aims to comply with the requirements of

Brazil has extended the tax incentives for the semiconductor and information and communication technology sectors until 31 December 2029, published in Law No. 14.968, dated 11 September 2024 in the Official Gazette. The incentives include the

Brazil published Normative Instruction No. 2.216 in the Official Gazette, on 5 September 2024, which updates and supersedes the annex of Normative Instruction No. 2.198 from 17 June 2024 (Declaration of Incentives, Waivers, Benefits, and Immunities

Brazil's Central Bank increased the interest rate by 0.25% yesterday, 18 September 2024, bringing the benchmark rate to 10.75%. This hike marks the first increase in interest rates in over two years. The central bank also indicated that

Brazil's government is considering tax increases that can be enacted without congressional approval to address this year's budget deficit, according to two reports from the finance ministry received on 6 September 2024. Officials have indicated

On 30 August 2024, the Federal Government of Brazil submitted its draft budget proposal for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 to the National Congress. The 2025 budget bill offers updated projections for GDP growth, inflation, and other economic