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STJ, STF e TRFs julgam dividendos, PERSE, IPVA e PIS/Cofins
This Brazilian tax law newsletter examines eight significant judicial decisions affecting corporate taxation, including landmark rulings on income tax withholding for high-income earners, PIS/COFINS credits for agribusiness, and IPVA liability for vehicle rental companies. The analysis covers recent developments from federal courts that impact tax planning strategies and compliance obligations for businesses operating in Brazil.
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KLA Advogados
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Difal não integra base de cálculo do PIS e Cofins, decide STJ
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice has ruled that the ICMS Differential Rate (Difal) should not be included in the calculation base for PIS and Cofins contributions, following the same logic applied in the landmark "thesis of the century" case. This decision, made under the repetitive appeals procedure, is binding on all judicial instances and particularly impacts companies with high volumes of interstate sales to final consumers, especially digital retail and e-commerce businesses.
Brazil Tax
KL
KLA Advogados
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Receita de Consenso permite acordo consensual com o Fisco
A Receita Federal do Brasil criou o programa Receita de Consenso, permitindo que empresas com bom histórico de conformidade busquem entendimento consensual sobre questões tributárias e aduaneiras. O procedimento oferece benefícios significativos, incluindo a suspensão de fiscalizações em curso e o afastamento da multa de ofício para contribuintes que reconhecem dívidas dentro do rito estabelecido.
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KL
KLA Advogados
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Alerta de Pauta: STF julgará Difal e bonificações na base do PIS/Cofins, e PIS/Cofins-Importação na ZFM
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice will rule on three critical tax matters on August 20, 2026, addressing whether ICMS differential rates, supplier bonuses, and PIS/Cofins on imports to the Manaus Free Trade Zone should be included in PIS and Cofins calculation bases. These decisions will have binding effects on all similar cases and could significantly impact companies subject to these tax obligations.
Brazil Tax
KL
KLA Advogados
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Brazilian Federal Revenue Service Publishes New Rules On Monitoring Of Tax Benefit Eligibility By Legal Entities
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service has introduced new monitoring procedures that will require legal entities to meet specific compliance criteria to maintain their tax benefits and incentives. Companies must satisfy requirements including federal tax regularity, absence of administrative sanctions, and proper registration, with automated periodic verification beginning September 1, 2026, and a 20-business-day correction window for identified irregularities.
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MB
Mayer Brown
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KLA participa da U.S. and Latin America Tax Practice Conference
Henrique Lopes co-chaired a panel on tax planning for startups and new businesses at the 18th Annual U.S. and Latin America Tax Practice Trends Conference in São Paulo. The event, organized by the American Bar Association, brought together industry leaders, government authorities, and OECD representatives to discuss international taxation trends affecting multinational companies and their advisors.
Brazil Tax
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KLA Advogados
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Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 243
This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights upcoming cases before Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, along with key legislative matters in the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The briefing covers critical issues spanning administrative law, environmental regulations, anti-corruption compliance, civil procedure, energy infrastructure, and tax and financial matters scheduled for June 8-12, 2026.
Brazil Litigation
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Mayer Brown
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Preços de transferência em commodities é tema de mesa redonda no KLA (Video)
O KLA promoveu encontro sobre Preços de Transferência focado em commodities e no novo Manual da ONU sobre Produtos Agrícolas, reunindo especialistas para debater os impactos das novas regras brasileiras de transfer pricing aplicáveis à precificação de operações envolvendo produtos negociados em mercados globais. O evento abordou critérios de comparabilidade, aplicação do método PIC e análise de jurisprudência internacional relevante.
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KLA Advogados
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