Brazilian tax reform is already starting. Are you ready to navigate the transition?

2026 Transition begins — CBS & IBS test phase

5+ Tax systems being replaced (PIS, COFINS, IPI, ICMS, ISS)

2033 Full implementation deadline

What is changing

From complexity to a dual VAT system

Brazil is replacing multiple indirect taxes with a unified structure. Here's what's going away and what's coming.

Reform timeline

A multi-year transformation with near-term impact

The transition is long — but real operational obligations begin now.

2024–2025

Regulation phase — legislation and frameworks are defined

2026 (Now)

Test phase — CBS and IBS begin alongside current taxes

2027

Removal of PIS, COFINS, and most IPI begins

2029–2032

Coexistence period — highest operational complexity

2033

Full implementation — old system fully retired

Business impact

This is not just a tax issue

The reform touches every operational layer of your business. Early action determines how smooth the transition will be.

ERP & Systems

Core systems must be reconfigured to handle the new CBS and IBS tax logic and reporting requirements.

Invoicing & Pricing

Invoice structures, pricing models, and customer-facing documents all require updates.

Contracts & Compliance

Existing contracts may need renegotiation; compliance reporting shifts significantly.

Why Vistra

Local expertise. Global reach. Operational execution.

Vistra combines in-country knowledge of the Brazilian tax environment with the capabilities of a global organisation.

Local Expertise in Brazil

Deep knowledge of Brazilian tax law, regulatory timelines, and compliance requirements — from people on the ground.

Global Experience

Insights from supporting multinationals through similar reforms worldwide, applied to your Brazil operations.

Operational Execution

We don't just advise — we help implement. From system changes to reporting frameworks, we support end-to-end delivery.

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