Automatic exchange of information and expatriates working in Brazil
By David Roberto R. Soares da Silva and Felipe Pereira Louzada
In an increasingly globalized world, Brazil proves that workers’ global mobilization is also a reality in emerging countries. But globalization has also added complexity when it comes to tax reporting by expatriates leaving overseas, and Brazil is no different.
The First Income Tax Return for Expatriates Residing in Brazil
By David Roberto R. Soares da Silva
As of today (March 1, 2021), Brazilian resident individuals have to report their taxes to the Federal Revenue Department by filing their annual tax returns. The deadline for the filing is April 30, 2021, and it applies to expatriates residing in Brazil in 2020.
Expatriates coming to work in Brazil must take some precautions when preparing their first Brazilian annual income tax return. Some mistakes and errors made in the first tax return may cause unnecessary and undesirable effects in the future.
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.