Brazil has updated tax regulations for foreign companies offering digital services to local customers, effective August 1, 2026. Under Decree No. 12,955/2026, foreign providers must register and follow local invoicing rules, with taxation based on service consumption. Digital marketplaces may also be liable for collecting Federal and State VAT. Brazil has expanded its tax rules to cover foreign co... Read more

Brazil postponed certain VAT obligations, including CNPJ registration and CBS tax document issuance, until January 1, 2027, for specific taxpayers. The broader CBS and IBS reforms, including electronic invoicing, continue as planned. Companies must update systems for compliance, particularly for non-resident digital service providers by 2027. Brazil has postponed certain registration and invoicing... Read more

Brazil is expanding Pix with Pix Automático for recurring payments and Pix por Aproximação for contactless transactions. Financial institutions must support these features by October 2026, enhancing alternatives to traditional banking and requiring system updates. Brazil is continuing to expand Pix with two important payment options: Pix Automático for recurring payment... Read more

Brazil has postponed mandatory CNPJ registration for issuing fiscal documents to January 1, 2027, allowing more preparation time for taxpayers. Brazil’s Federal Tax Authority and the IBS Management Committee have postponed the mandatory CNPJ registration for individuals issuing fiscal documents from July 2026 to January 1, 2027. The measure gives affected taxpayers, including self-employed... Read more

Brazil is updating its electronic fiscal document system for VAT reform, effective August 3, 2026. Businesses must adjust their invoice layouts, ERP systems, and reporting processes for new CBS and IBS fields. Different electronic documents require unique XML structures and validation rules. Transition involves supporting both old and new taxes. Brazil is updating its electronic fiscal document sy... Read more

Brazil's Federal Tax Authority released an Excel spreadsheet with simulated CNPJs and State Registration numbers for use in the homologation environment. Read more