1. Brazil: New Decision on Transfer Pricing Policy
(Bristol, UK) - The Brazilian tax authority (Receita Federal do Brazil—RFB) recently presented a new
decision allowing taxpayers to adjust their transfer pricing policies. As a result, minimizing the possibility
of contingent liabilities and tax adjustments, and/or avoidingthe double taxation from the previously
misaligned transfer pricing rules, reports Nair & Co.’s International Tax team.
The Brazilian Transfer Pricing Rules allow for a “Cost Plus Method” whereby a 20% “Profit Margin”is
added to production costs. Under this method, suppliers who manufacture goods are permitted a 20%
gross margin on sales to Brazilian affiliates. It is the taxpayer’s duty to collect all documents as proof of
the cost and margin tested, if and when the 20% margin requirement is fulfilled.
As per new decision, a report issued by an independent company shall be accepted as evidence of the
costs incurred by the tested party abroad.
Nair & Co. advises companies operating in Brazil to reconsider their approach towards Brazilian transfer
pricing and adjust their policies accordingly.
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