- This is a tax guide for businesses with customers in Brazil. Brazil has a complex indirect tax system that includes state, federal, and municipal taxes.
- The main taxes are ICMS, IPI, PIS-PASEP/COFINS, and ISS.
- There is no minimum threshold for tax registration if a business supplies goods or services subject to these taxes and has a permanent establishment in Brazil.
- Brazilian individuals have a CPF number, while legal entities have a CNPJ number.
- Non-resident providers of electronic or digital services to Brazil are not required to register for tax, but purchasers must assess and pay applicable taxes.
- There are no special rules for online marketplaces and platforms.
- Invoice requirements are regulated on a municipal level and include mandatory elements such as the service code, tax identification number, and taxable event month.
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