Brazil tax reforms drive evasion drop to 9.9% and boost data‑management investments

A new study by the Instituto Brasileiro de Planejamento e Tributação (IBPT) shows Brazil's corporate tax‑evasion rate fell to 9.9% of total revenue in 2025, down from 10.87% the previous year. The undeclared turnover of companies is estimated at R$ 2.7 trillion, representing around R$ 508.5 billion in lost taxes. The figure marks the lowest level since 2022 and places Brazil ahead of its Latin‑American peers, which average a 4% higher evasion rate.

The decline coincides with the rollout of Brazil's tax reform, including the split‑payment mechanism, which aims to further curb avoidance. The reform also makes accurate supplier, customer and product registries critical, prompting firms to invest heavily in master‑data‑management (MDM) solutions. Akquinet Brasil, led by CEO Leonardo Libardi, reports a surge in demand for data‑governance services, and Deloitte finds 77% of companies plan to raise technology spending this year to meet the new compliance requirements. Akquinet itself grew revenue by nearly 20% in 2025, targeting double‑digit growth for a sixth consecutive year.