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Brazil consumption tax reform Consumption Tax Reform rollout July‑Aug 2026
In early July, Brazil introduced a new The consumption tax reform that specifically targeted the tourism sector, aiming to increase municipal revenues. By the end of the month, the reform’s implementation was moving introduced in early July has moved from initial rollout into the professional‑training a broader implementation phase. The Federal Accounting Council (CFC) held the completed its 10th module of an 18‑module course on the Consumption Tax Reform, focusing 18 training modules on differentiated 28 May, holding a hybrid session at IBMEC in Belo Horizonte and specific regimes. The session, co‑hosted streaming it live. Partnered with the Federal Revenue Service Service, the module covered differentiated and regional accounting bodies, featured specific regimes, with officials explaining detailing the new rules and underscored the importance of accountants stressing accountants’ role in applying the legislation. them. The continued weekly modules illustrate training series will continue weekly, with the government's effort final module scheduled for 22 September. At the corporate level, the reform obliges companies under the regular tax regime to educate stakeholders update electronic invoicing systems in August to include the new IBS and ensure CBS tax fields, revise product registrations and conduct testing to avoid disruptions. Firms using Simples Nacional are advised to monitor forthcoming guidance. The changes have also revived interest in holding‑company structures as businesses seek asset‑protection and tax‑efficiency, while a pending Supreme Court decision on ITBI incidence looms. A regional tourism forum on 4 August in Teresópolis will examine the reform’s rollout across the economy. impact on hotels, bars and restaurants, alongside topics such as AI‑driven kitchen management, food safety and destination development.