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Brazilian Tax Lawyer For Expats
By Attorney Clivanir Cassiano
International Tax Law

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How to Know if Dutch Citizens Living in Brazil Are Tax Residents: What the Brazil–Netherlands Tax Treaty and International Rules Say
Brasil e Holanda Many Dutch citizens decide to live in Brazil for work, family, lifestyle, or remote employment. When that happens, one question appears immediately: “Do I become a tax resident in Brazil?” This is a common concern among expats who already deal with taxes in two countries and want to avoid double taxation. The good news is: there are clear rules. The challenge is understanding which rule applies first , and which rule has more legal force . In this article, I
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Why You, an Expat in Brazil, Need a Qualified Electronic Signature
ICP Brazil The traditional handwritten signature and the Brazilian “cartório”: a model that no longer fits the modern world For decades, signing a document in Brazil meant only one thing: picking up a pen, writing your signature on paper, and then… going to a public office called a cartório (a type of notarial registry used throughout the country). This extra step is known as " reconhecimento de firma" — signature notarization. It is a very Brazilian tradition: the cartório
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Brazil & Israel Double Taxation Agreement (Decree No. 5.576/2005)
Introduction If you live in Brazil and receive income from Israel — or live in Israel and receive income from Brazil — you might wonder which country has the right to tax your income. The Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Brazil and Israel was created to prevent people from paying tax twice on the same income. This treaty applies to individuals who are tax residents in only one of the two countries , as no one can be considered a tax resident in both at the same time. T
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Brazilian Federal Revenue Service Opens Opportunity for Tax and Social Security Debt Settlement Until October 31, 2025
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has opened an opportunity for individuals and companies to reach an agreement to negotiate tax and...
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