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Regulatory updates in Mozambique and Brazil cover data, energy, and tax reforms
In Mozambique, the National Communications Institute (INCM) is developing a Tariff Management System to address consumer complaints regarding the rapid depletion of mobile data packages. Expected to be operational by November, the platform aims to increase transparency by allowing the regulator to monitor tariffs, compare service conditions, and ensure that advertised data validity periods provide genuine utility to users.
In Brazil, several regulatory and legal developments are underway. The Federal Court has suspended the replacement of electrical cables by Âmbar Energia in Manaus following reports of fires and service interruptions, ordering technical audits and the preservation of equipment for investigation. Additionally, the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) approved a tariff increase of up to 8.09% for Equatorial Pará, a move the Pará state government is challenging in court.
On a national scale, Brazil is navigating its tax reform. The IBS Management Committee is expanding its workforce to implement the new tax system, while the Senate held sessions discussing the importance of tax law. Meanwhile, the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) has begun suspending the registrations of freight companies that repeatedly fail to comply with the mandatory minimum freight floor.
Entities
Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica · Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações · Brazil · Brazilian Senate · Equatorial Pará · Governo do Pará · Helder Barbalho · Instituto Latino-Americano de Direito Tributário · Mozambique · National Communications Institute · Pará · Tribunal de Contas da União
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed law would allow MEIs to hire up to two employees, up from the current limit of one.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed revenue increase would not change the social security contribution rate for micro-entrepreneurs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PLP 186/2026 proposes increasing the annual revenue limit for MEIs to R$ 110,000 in 2027 and R$ 140,000 in 2028.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Exceeding the revenue limit by more than 20% triggers a retroactive loss of MEI status to January 1st of that year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Exceeding the current R$ 81,000 limit by up to 20% results in a complementary tax payment and transition to Microenterprise status the following January.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The ANTT has begun suspending the registration of road freight companies that repeatedly fail to comply with the minimum freight floor. valor.globo.com · transportemoderno.com.br · setcesp.org.br · tvtnews.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Repeated violations can result in fines of up to R$ 1 million and registration cancellation for up to two years. setcesp.org.br · tvtnews.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Companies with more than four separate infractions within a six-month period are subject to suspension procedures. transportemoderno.com.br · setcesp.org.br · tvtnews.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br · www.osul.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The deadline for companies to opt into the Simples Nacional regime for 2027 is September 30, 2026. wscom.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Existing Simples Nacional companies can choose to pay IBS and CBS through the regular regime or keep them in the simplified DAS guide. wscom.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 62.1% of road freight companies in Brazil intend to prioritize HR budgets for driver training and retention this year. vocerh.abril.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A São Paulo court injunction ruled that IBS and CBS should not be included in the ICMS tax base starting in 2027.