For a foreign company running a Brazilian operation through Employer of Record and BPO services, Brazil’s tax reform isn’t a single event — it’s a seven-year transition with different milestones hitting different parts of the operation at different times. Here’s…
Companies usually outsource accounting, tax and payroll in Brazil for one reason: it’s cheaper and less risky than building an internal team. Brazil’s tax reform adds a second reason that’s easy to miss — outsourcing now interacts directly with how…
Brazil’s tax reform (Constitutional Amendment 132/2023 and Complementary Law 214/2025) is best known for replacing five consumption taxes with two: CBS at the federal level and IBS at the state and municipal level. Most of the conversation has focused on…
ICMS is one of the most important and complex taxes in Brazil. For companies operating in the country, especially those involved in the sale of goods, manufacturing, distribution, or import activities, understanding ICMS is essential for compliance and strategic pricing.…
Brazil is widely recognized for having one of the highest employment cost structures among emerging markets. Foreign investors are often surprised to discover that the total cost of hiring an employee can be significantly higher than the agreed gross salary.…