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In force 1 Jan 2026
In force Taxation

Constitutional Tax Reform enacted — CBS / IBS implementation begins

Emenda Constitucional 132/2023 (Reforma Tributária) enacted in late 2023 launched Brazil's comprehensive consumption-tax reform, replacing multiple legacy taxes (PIS, Cofins, ICMS, ISS) with a unified Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços (CBS) and Imposto sobre Bens e Serviços (IBS). Phased implementation 2026–2033. Does not affect personal income tax directly but reshapes the cost-of-living and cost-of-doing-business environment.

Who it affects: All Brazilian tax residents and entities — phased implementation through 2033.

Diário Oficial da União ↗ · Receita Federal do Brasil ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 10 Jun 2024
In force Taxation

Receita Federal clarified tax-residency tests for digital nomads

Receita Federal's Solução de Consulta clarified in mid-2024 that holders of the VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa become Brazilian tax residents after 184 days of residence in a 12-month period, triggering worldwide-income taxation. This matches the general test but had been ambiguous specifically for digital nomads; the clarification has been a material input into DNV holders' practical tax planning.

Who it affects: Digital Nomad Visa holders and foreign residents with extended Brazilian stays.

Receita Federal do Brasil ↗ · verified 2026-04-19