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As a tax resident in Brazil, you are required to file an annual income tax return (IRPF) with the Receita Federal declaring your worldwide income. Depending on your situation, you may also need to file the DCBE (declaration of foreign assets held abroad) and pay Carnê-Leão monthly on foreign-source income. Tytle handles all of these filings for you.

Brazil taxes its residents on worldwide income. Foreign-source income — such as salary, freelance earnings, or investment returns from abroad — must be reported monthly via Carnê-Leão and included in your annual IRPF return. Brazil has tax treaties with several countries to prevent double taxation. Tytle ensures your foreign income is reported correctly and that all available treaty benefits are applied.

Yes. The CPF (Cadastro de Pessoa Física) is Brazil’s individual taxpayer identification number and is required for all tax filings with the Receita Federal. It is also needed to open a bank account, sign contracts, and conduct most financial transactions in Brazil. Tytle can guide you through obtaining your CPF as part of your onboarding.

Carnê-Leão is a monthly self-assessed income tax payment system required for individuals who receive income from foreign sources or from Brazilian payers who are not obligated to withhold tax at source. If you receive salary, freelance income, or investment income from abroad, you must calculate and pay Carnê-Leão each month through the Receita Federal’s portal. Tytle manages this process for you.

Freelancers in Brazil can register either as MEI (Microempreendedor Individual) for lower-complexity activities or as autônomo (self-employed) for broader professional services. Both require issuing nota fiscal for services rendered and paying income tax and social security contributions. MEI also involves a monthly flat fee. Tytle handles the registration, nota fiscal setup, Carnê-Leão payments, and all ongoing filings.

The annual IRPF return must be filed between March and May (typically by April 30). Carnê-Leão payments are due monthly by the last business day of the following month. The DCBE (declaration of foreign assets) must be filed with the Banco Central do Brasil by April 5 for assets held on December 31 of the prior year. Tytle tracks all deadlines and ensures your filings are submitted on time.