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Brazilian LCI and LCA tax exemption status
Overview
In July 2026, projections indicated that yields for Brazil’s bank-issued Letras de Crédito Imobiliário (LCI) and Letras de Crédito do Agronegócio (LCA) were set to fall below 95% of the CDI, potentially reaching approximately 88%. Despite these lower gross rates, these instruments remained attractive to investors due to their exemption from personal income tax, a status that persisted following a failed 2025 taxation attempt.
By August 2026, banking executives from institutions including Bradesco and Santander warned that ending these tax exemptions could significantly increase credit costs. Leaders noted that taxation would require investors to demand higher returns, which would likely lead to higher interest rates for borrowers in the agribusiness and real estate sectors. They emphasized that LCIs have become a vital funding source, with stocks exceeding R$ 500 billion and representing roughly 20% of real estate sector funding.
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Timeline
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26 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesBrazilian banks warn tax changes on LCI could raise credit costsBank executives warn that removing tax exemptions on LCI and LCA credits will increase borrowing costs for the real estate and agribusiness sectors in Brazil.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesBrazilian LCI and LCA Yields Set to Fall Below 95% of CDI in 2026Brazil’s LCI and LCA rates are set to fall to about 88% of CDI in 2026 but stay tax‑exempt, making them competitive with taxable CDBs despite lower yields.
Sources
infomoney.com.br · seudinheiro.com