The Chamber of Deputies in Brazil has approved a landmark tax reform, PEC 45/2019, after 30 years of discussions. This reform, crucial for modernizing Brazil’s tax system, will simplify existing structures. Replacing five taxes with two Value-Added Taxes aims to reduce complexity and increase efficiency. The new tax system introduces the CBS at the federal […]
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