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)Â 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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Brazil advances tax compliance plan for IBS, CBS transition
Brazil’s Federal Revenue, the Management Committee of the Goods and Services Tax (CGIBS) and the Federal Accounting Council (CFC) have agreed on measures to implement the National Tax Compliance Plan (PNCT), including requirements for tax
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Brazil announces deadline to apply for the Simplified National Tax Regime
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced, on 19 August 2026, that companies wishing to join the Simplified National Tax Regime (Simples Nacional) must submit applications in September 2026 rather than January 2027. The change stems from
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Brazil mandates national e-invoicing for Simples Nacional businesses from November 2026
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 14 August 2026 that it is introducing a new timeline for mandatory electronic invoicing for micro and small businesses under the Simples Nacional tax regime as part of the
See MoreBrazil plans to end cash-basis tax calculations for Simples Nacional from 2027
Brazil’s National Simplified Tax System Management Committee (CGSN) approved new changes to the regulations of the National Simplified Tax System on 14 August 2026, with the aim of adapting the system to changes introduced by the Consumption Tax
See MoreBrazil: RFB issues procedures for withholding income tax on profits, dividends
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced that it enacted Law No. 15,270 of 26 November 2025 on 6 August 2026, which introduced significant changes to income taxation, including the withholding of Income Tax at Source
See MoreBrazil bars in-person issuance of individual income tax return copies
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced the publication of Ordinance RFB No. 713, dated 30 July 2026, amending rules governing in-person taxpayer services. Among the changes is the prohibition on providing copies of the Individual
See MoreBrazil: RFB, CGIBS set mandatory issuance schedule for tax documents under Consumption Tax Reform
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) and the CGIBS have announced on 31 July 2026 that the approval of Joint Act RFB/CGIBS No. 4 of 30 July 2026, in accordance with Article 112 of Decree No. 12,955/2026 (CBS Regulation) and CGIBS Resolution
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