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Strategic Tax & Fiscal Advisory in Brazil

Tax advisory is the continuous monitoring and strategic management of a company’s fiscal burden in Brazil — tax regime planning, transaction impact analysis, and compliance adaptation for ongoing legislative shifts such as the landmark Tax Reform transitioning between 2026 and 2033. Distinct from retrospective credit reviews, our tax advisory is strictly preventive and proactive.

Fiscal certainty within one of the world’s most intricate tax landscapes: ongoing partner guidance to anticipate risks and optimize corporate margins in Brazil.

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Strategic tax planning and fiscal advisory in Brazil
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Taxes, Duties & Ancillary Obligations

The Brazilian fiscal system demands constant vigilance. Our senior partners monitor daily normative instructions and precedents across federal, state, and municipal jurisdictions.

2026–2033

Tax Reform Transition Window

Strategic preparation for the dual coexistence of legacy taxes and the new VAT system (IBS, CBS, and Selective Tax), eliminating double taxation and credit leakage.

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Preventive Tax Planning

Simulations comparing Lucro Real, Lucro Presumido, and special regional incentive regimes (e.g., SUDENE, state ICMS benefits) to legitimately reduce tax exposure.

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Formal Legal-Fiscal Opinions

Direct partner consultation on complex commercial contracts, intercompany transfer pricing, cross-border royalties, and withholding taxes for multinational groups.

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Tax Reform Preparation (IBS & CBS)

Supply chain re-engineering, ERP tax parameter recalibration, and cash flow forecasting to manage the transition from cumulative to non-cumulative value-added taxation.

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Continuous SPED & Digital Compliance

Pre-filing automated audits of SPED Fiscal, EFD Contribuições, and ECF, intercepting discrepancies before Brazilian federal and state revenue authorities issue notifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Perguntas Frequentes

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What is the distinction between tax advisory and retrospective tax review?expand_more
Tax advisory (assessoria fiscal) is ongoing and forward-looking, focusing on structural tax efficiency and continuous compliance. In contrast, tax review (revisão tributária) is a retrospective audit of the prior 5-year statutory period to identify unapplied tax credits and mitigate existing exposure.
How will Brazil’s Tax Reform (IBS/CBS) affect foreign and local companies?expand_more
The transition (2026–2033) gradually replaces PIS, COFINS, IPI, ICMS, and ISS with dual VAT (CBS and IBS). Impact depends heavily on supply chains, service margins, and state tax incentives. A bespoke diagnostic is the essential first step.
Which Brazilian tax regime is optimal — Lucro Real or Lucro Presumido?expand_more
It depends on gross revenue, net margin, operating deductions, and sector characteristics. A detailed comparative quantitative simulation is necessary to determine the most cost-effective regime.
Does TGS Compass advise on expatriate and executive income taxation?expand_more
Yes, as a complementary service for directors, partners, and C-level expatriates of corporate clients served by TGS Compass in Brazil.
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