Resident Tax Information
The residents of Brazil are taxed on their worldwide income, but they may be eligible for foreign tax credits if the money was earned in certain countries.
The income taxes for residents of Brazil are below —
Social Security
The contribution that both employers and employees pay toward social security is a mandatory requirement in Brazil.
The rate of contributions are as below —
Statutory Benefits
The employee benefits that an employer must provide their employees in Brazil include -
- Christmasbonuses
- lump-sum death benefits
- medical and dental care
- retirement andpension plans
- disability and paid leave (PTO),including maternity and paternity leave
Fringe Benefits
In Brazil, fringes benefits are given to employees. These can be either monetary or non-monetary depending on the business requirements and budgets set for providing them as well as what goals one might want their company reach through this practice of offering perks that help attract quality staff members who will work hard towards achieving those objectives.
- Cultural voucher
- Housing
- Health and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Meal or food coupons
- uniform
- A vehicle used for work
Exempt Benefits
Brazilian law exempts all fringe benefits.
Long-term Incentives
Long-term incentives are commonly offered for over twelve months. Employers offer long-term incentives as a part of the strategic plan to attract talent.
Commonly offered long-term incentives in Brazil include –
● Company stock
● Stock options (incentive and disqualification)
● Restricted stock
● Stock bonus and employee stock purchase plan
● Phantom Stock
● Stock appreciation rights
● Profit Interest and Capital Equity (Partnership)