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Rio de Janeiro opens bidding for international tourist Tax Free system
The Rio de Janeiro State Finance Secretariat has published a bidding notice to hire a company to operate a Tax Free system. This mechanism will allow international tourists to receive a refund of the ICMS tax paid on purchases made within the state.
To qualify for the tax restitution, goods must be removed from the national territory within 30 days of the purchase. The bidding process will use a global technique and price criterion, with proposals due by December 2, 2026.
The initiative follows years of advocacy by Fecomércio RJ and the National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC). Research conducted by Fecomércio RJ suggests the system could increase annual international tourist spending by approximately R$ 1 billion, with 46% of surveyed tourists indicating they would spend more in Brazil if the mechanism were available.
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Antonio Florencio de Queiroz Junior · Fecomércio RJ · Otavio Leite · Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro State Finance Secretariat
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Proposals for the bidding process can be submitted until December 2, 2026. www.panrotas.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Rio de Janeiro State Finance Secretariat published a bidding notice to hire a company to operate the Tax Free mechanism. www.panrotas.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program allows for the restitution of ICMS tax paid by international tourists on purchases made in Rio de Janeiro. www.panrotas.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Tax Free measure is estimated to increase annual international tourist spending by approximately R$ 1 billion. www.panrotas.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Research indicates that 46% of tourists would increase their spending in Brazil if the Tax Free system is implemented. www.panrotas.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tax restitution is valid only if goods are removed from the country within 30 days of purchase. www.panrotas.com.br · oglobo.globo.com