Decision by the Court does not yet settle the debate. Companies must evaluate with the utmost care their decisions on whether to pay these amounts.
Deadline has been postponed, but submission in violation of the Central Bank’s rules may still lead to fines.
Emergency changes do not grant immunity from the effects of the covid-19 pandemic. Companies must remain vigilant in the application of good competitive practices.
To qualify, taxpayers interested in making full payment of the amounts due must request the discount from the Municipal Tax Commissioner’s Office by June 4.
This guide summarizes procedures that your company should follow to resume activities safely.
The court decision has written a new chapter in the dispute between Brazilian states over the power to levy taxes on imports, in the so-called “war of the ports."
Transitional measures that went for consideration in the Senate are expected to remain in effect until December of 2020.
Decision goes against the Brazilian Social Security Benefits Law, which considers endemic diseases to be non-occupational illnesses. Employers can file administrative objections.
Employers may challenge the imposition of social security contributions on payments to employees dismissed due to the pandemic.
Two new Anac resolutions issued to facilitate the operation of the aviation sector can give decisive financial relief to Brazilian airlines. Click here to learn about the new rules.
Learn about the new health measures released to prevent transmission of the coronavirus inside airplanes and airports.
New ANM resolution and Senate Bill No. 550/19 put pressure on Brazilian mining companies to quickly eliminate dams built using the upstream method and make the National Dam Safety Policy more effective.
The measure aims to preserve the flow of payments through the chain of the electricity industry, but distributors will have to accept conditions considered controversial to have access to the aid. Total cost of the assistance will be paid by consumers, even if they migrate to the free market.
Transitional changes in Brazilian law impact various areas, such as condominium by-laws, company meetings, and lease agreements.
The Brazilian government has included postponement in an Executive Order that addresses emergency benefits related to the covid-19 pandemic. The text now goes to Congress for consideration, which can still change deadlines.
