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Trump's election and expectations for the Brazilian foreign exchange market
With the recent election of Donald Trump, new projections have emerged for the global economic scenario. Recognized for his economic protectionism and nationalism, Trump returned to the White House promising to boost industry and employment in the US. Emerging economies, such as Brazil, could be strongly impacted by these policies, especially in terms of foreign exchange and investment flows.
A new chapter in tax reform
Tax reform is moving forward in Brazil with the recent approval of the supplementary bill (PLP 68/2024) by the Chamber of Deputies, consolidating important changes to the tax system. It is worth remembering that the proposal aims to replace federal, state and municipal taxes with a dual system of Value Added Tax (VAT), divided between the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and the Tax on Goods and Services (IBS).
Bureaucracy in Brazil and the challenges for foreign investors
Brazil is widely recognized as one of the most bureaucratic countries in the world, and this is not just a perception among businesspeople, but a proven fact. In 2021, the country occupied the top position in a ranking drawn up by the World Bank. This situation is rooted in a regulatory system that requires numerous registrations and authorizations, making it difficult to establish or manage businesses.
Companies must adopt mental health management plans by 2025
Ministry of Labor and Employment establishes new rules to protect workers’ mental health
New year, new rule. As of May 2025, all Brazilian companies will be obliged to implement occupational risk management plans that include the mental health of their workers. This requirement stems from the updating of Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR-1), carried out by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) in August 2024
Possible impacts of ending the 6x1 work schedule on payroll
The 6x1 work schedule, in which employees work for six consecutive days and rest on the seventh, is widely adopted in sectors that operate continuously, such as retail, bars, restaurants, and telemarketing. Recently, the constitutional amendment proposal (PEC) presented by Congresswoman Erika Hilton (PSOL), which aims to extinguish this schedule and reduce the weekly working hours from 44 to 36, has generated intense debate about its impacts on business.
How to mitigate risks in times of economic instability
On November 28, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced a package of fiscal measures aimed at balancing public accounts. The proposals include raising the income tax exemption bracket for monthly incomes of up to R$5,000 and introducing a 10% tax rate for incomes above R$50,000.
