Acquiring Brazilian Residency for Tax Purposes
By David Roberto R. Soares da Silva
Like most countries, Brazil taxes individuals based on their residency rather than citizenship or other criteria. Therefore, determining a person’s residence in Brazil directly impacts that person’s tax treatment and tax reporting obligations.
Exposure of foreigners to Brazilian succession laws, probate, and taxes
By David Roberto R. Soares da Silva
Foreign individuals with property in Brazil may be subject to local succession laws and probate if they hold property in their name or are married to a Brazilian spouse or have Brazilian children.