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Brazil tax reform rollout and impacts

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Brazil’s dual-VAT reform, anchored by Complementary Laws 214/2025 and 227/2026, creates a federal CBS and a shared IBS. On 31 July 2026, the Receita Federal issued the first alphanumeric CNPJ, a 14-character identifier mixing letters and numbers for new registrations. As of 3 August 2026, the mandatory inclusion of CBS and IBS fields on electronic invoices (NF-e, NFC-e, CT-e, and related formats) has begun. During this 2026 transition, test rates of 0.9% for CBS and 0.1% for IBS apply without collection. The rollout expands to NFCom and most service invoices on 1 October 2026, to monthly DeRE events on 15 November 2026, and to the new NFS-e format for digital platforms on 1 December 2026, with full coverage by January 2027. Invoices lacking these fields receive a 60-day correction window rather than automatic rejection. To assist this transition, the National Tax Compliance Program (PNCT) was regulated via Joint Act RFB/CGIBS No. 5/2026. The program monitors fiscal information to allow taxpayers to correct errors before penalties, though authorities warned that “inércia do contribuinte é o comportamento que não terá amparo no programa” (taxpayer inertia is the behavior that will not be supported by the program). To remain in the program, taxpayers must demonstrate active behavior, such as responding to official communications and correcting inconsistencies by year-end. ~~Parallel impacts include~~ New developments indicate the reform will necessitate significant operational shifts. For Simples Nacional, the cash basis for monthly tax calculation will be replaced by a ~~surge in real estate donation deeds as families attempt to avoid progressive Inheritance and Donation Tax (ITCMD) rates.~~ revenue recognition model based on fiscal document issuance, effective 1 January 2027. Additionally, companies must ensure intra-group pricing reflects market values to prevent tax base adjustments. Experts emphasize the ~~Supreme Federal Court unanimously struck down restrictions in Law 214/2025, restoring zero-rate IBS/CBS exemptions~~ need for all persons with disabilities and autistic individuals at level 1. The court ruled that the Constitution does not differentiate between degrees of disability, specifically striking down clauses in ADI 7779 urgent ERP and ~~ADI 7790 that limited vehicle tax exemptions~~ technological infrastructure updates to ~~moderate or severe cases.~~ manage new reporting requirements.

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