Brazil: Supreme Federal Court sets conditions for tax penalties on profit distributions
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) recently reached a defining resolution in its jurisprudence regarding corporate tax enforcement and financial governance. In its decision on Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) 5161, finalised on
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Brazil enacts law lowering CSLL rate for local reinsurance companies
Brazil’s President has sanctioned Law No. 15,525/2026 of 28 September 2026, establishing a specific corporate tax framework for local reinsurance companies in Brazil. The Official Gazette published Law No. 15,525/2026 on 29 September 2026. The
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Brazil: RFB publishes Q&A guide on Pillar Two qualified domestic minimum top-up tax
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) published the first edition of its Q&As guide on the Additional Social Contribution on Net Profits (CSLL) on 2 October 2026. The guide provides practical guidance on Brazil’s recently implemented
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Brazil submits ratification of treaty law convention for states, international organisations
Brazil deposited its instrument of ratification for the 1986 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organisations or between International Organisations on 1 October 2026, the United Nations has said. Brazil
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Brazil: RFB updates CSLL rules with new substance-based tax incentive simplification
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced, on 1 October 2026, the publication of Normative Instruction RFB No. 2342 on 15 September 2026. The amendment introduces two main regulatory updates. The first establishes the Globe Simplifying
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Brazil amends Pillar Two QDMTT rules to introduce substance-based tax incentive safe harbour
Brazil has published Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.342 of 15 September 2026 in the Official Gazette on 18 September 2026, amending Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.228 of 3 October 2024, which regulates the Additional Social Contribution on Net
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Brazil: Senate approves bill to cut CSLL for local reinsurers
Brazil’s Senate has approved Bill 3.540/2026 and forwarded it to the Executive Branch for sanction or veto on 3 September 2026. Bill 3.540/2026 (PLP 3540/2026) addresses a long-standing structural imbalance in Brazil's financial sector by
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Brazil expands fuel subsidies, cuts gasoline and ethanol taxes
Brazil's government announced fresh fuel relief measures on 9 September 2026, expanding diesel subsidies and cutting taxes on gasoline and ethanol. The move comes as crude oil prices remain elevated near USD 100 per barrel, driven by regional
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Brazil revises tax code with alternative dispute resolution framework, new penalty caps
Brazil has published Complementary Law No. 236 of 4 September 2026, amending the National Tax Code (Law No. 5.172 of 1966) to enhance tax collection and limit the application of penalties. The legislation promotes consensual dispute resolution,
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Brazil: RFB consolidates customs storage rules, opens public input period
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) launched a public consultation period on 4 September 2026 to gather feedback on a new Normative Instruction that will merge four separate regulations governing special customs regimes for the storage and
See MoreBrazil: RFB launch withholding tax settlement program for non-resident investor disputes
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) and the Attorney General's Office for the National Treasury (PGFN) have released the Joint Transaction Notice PGFN/RFB No. 4/2026 on 4 September 2026, establishing a settlement framework
See MoreBrazil extends crude oil export levy
Brazil’s 12% export tax on crude oil remains in effect after a federal appellate court overturned a lower-court ruling that had suspended the levy for companies represented by the Brazilian Association of Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas
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Brazil: Senate approves REDATA tax incentives for data centre investment
Brazil’s Federal Senate has approved Bill No. 278/2026, establishing the Special Tax Regime for Data Centre Services (REDATA), a specialised tax incentive program designed to expand Brazil's digital infrastructure. The initiative seeks to
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Brazil: RFB tightens monitoring of tax benefit compliance
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced on 2 September 2026 that it updated its rules for tracking corporate use of tax benefits through Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,341, released 31 August 2026, which modifies the
See MoreBrazil publishes 2026 rural land tax guidance
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has published its 2026 Questions and Answers guide on the Rural Land Tax (ITR), prepared by the General Coordination of Taxation (Cosit) on 1 September 2026. This 2026 technical manual
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Brazil: RFB sets September deadline for simplified national, consumption tax choices
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced on 1 September 2026 that small and micro-enterprises face a critical decision window through 30 September 2026. Companies must finalise their position on the Simplified
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Brazil: RFB strengthens Sintonia program through updated compliance standards
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 28 August 2026 that it amended its Tax Compliance Incentive Program through Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,339, issued on 21 August 2026. This revision updates Normative
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Brazil: RFB launches new digital tax audit targeting PIS/Cofins discrepancies
Brazil's tax authority (RFB) announced it rolled out a new round of the Digital Tax Audit (MFD) on 27 August 2026, focused on insufficient PIS/Cofins declarations. The initiative gives taxpayers a window to self-correct discrepancies in their social
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