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Accounting Requirements for Companies Operating in Brazil

Companies operating in Brazil must comply with a comprehensive set of accounting and reporting requirements that are closely integrated with the country’s tax system. For foreign investors and multinational companies, understanding these obligations is essential to ensure regulatory compliance, avoid…

Brazil’s Tax Reform: What Foreign Companies Need to Know

Brazil is undergoing one of the most significant changes to its tax system in decades. The recently approved tax reform aims to simplify the country’s complex indirect taxation structure by replacing multiple taxes with a new value added tax model.…

Profit Distribution in Brazil: Dividends vs Pro Labore

When operating a company in Brazil, one of the most important financial decisions involves how profits are distributed to shareholders and executives. Brazilian legislation provides two main mechanisms for compensating company owners and managers: dividend distribution and pro labore payments.…

Transfer Pricing in Brazil: What Multinational Companies Must Know

Transfer pricing is a critical issue for multinational groups operating in Brazil. Companies that engage in transactions with related parties abroad must comply with specific Brazilian transfer pricing regulations, which determine whether the prices practiced in cross border transactions are…

How ISS Works for Service Companies in Brazil

ISS is the primary tax applicable to service companies in Brazil and plays a central role in municipal taxation. ISS stands for Tax on Services and is levied by municipalities on the provision of services listed in federal complementary legislation.…