Brazil launches task force to guide businesses through tax reform

Tax Reform Simples Nacional IBS and CBS Brazilian economy accounting transition

Brazilian authorities and professional entities have launched a joint task force to assist businesses and taxpayers in navigating the upcoming consumption tax reform. The initiative, involving the Receita Federal, CFC, Sebrae, and Fenacon, aims to provide communication, training, and practical tools to mitigate misinformation and support the transition to the new IBS and CBS tax system.

A key focus of the transition involves companies under the Simples Nacional regime. These businesses must decide by September 30, 2026, whether to include IBS and CBS in their unified tax guide or collect them separately. However, the Receita Federal has confirmed that companies will be allowed to review this decision if the Senate defines the reference tax rate after the initial window closes.

Economic sectors are expressing concerns regarding the implementation. The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has called for greater clarity and faster regulation of the Selective Tax to ensure business predictability for 2027. Additionally, industry representatives have highlighted potential challenges regarding cash flow and the complexity of new tax obligations.

Entities

Comitê Gestor do IBS · Confederação Nacional da Indústria · Confederação das Associações Comerciais e Empresariais do Brasil · Conselho Federal de Contabilidade · Fenacon · Receita Federal · Receita Federal do Brasil · Robinson Barreirinhas · Sebrae

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[● 2 SOURCES] Simples Nacional companies have until September 30, 2026, to decide whether to include IBS and CBS in their unified tax guide or collect them separately. fenacon.org.br · convergenciadigital.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Companies in the Simples Nacional regime can review their choice regarding IBS and CBS collection even after the initial window if the Senate defines the reference rate after November. convergenciadigital.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) is calling for faster regulation of the Selective Tax (Imposto Seletivo) to ensure business predictability. informaparaiba.com.br · sitebarra.com.br
[● 5 SOURCES] A task force consisting of the Receita Federal, CFC, Sebrae, and Fenacon has been launched to provide guidance on the Tax Reform. www.cnpl.org.br · mauronegruni.com.br · aquiacontece.com.br · noticiasconcursos.com.br · infonet.com.br