News 06 Aug 2025 · Brazil

STF rules on maintenance of Cide

The Supreme Court decides the future of the Cide, a key tax for financing innovation in Brazil

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The tax, which funds more than 70% of the FNDCT, is seen by advocates as essential for the country's innovation and reindustrialization.
Experts warn of possible distortions in the contribution's original scope.
The outcome of the trial could directly impact the productive sector and science and technology policy in Brazil.

Today, Cide covers any shipment abroad, including contracts that do not involve technology transfer.

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