On September 13, the Programmer (Developer) Day is celebrated. This professional has been gaining more and more prominence in the technology market in Brazil and in the world. With the advancement of digital transformation, the demand for qualified professionals in the area grows constantly. A survey conducted by the international consultancy IDC points out that Brazil is the third country in the world with the largest number of software developers, second only to the United States and India. According to a Microsoft survey, there are currently more than 400 thousand development and programming professionals in Brazil.
Many of these professionals work as PJ (Legal Person) and, in some cases, for companies abroad. It is at this time that the technology, which they themselves help to develop, becomes an ally when the programmer organizes their finances.
Online accounting, for example, is an efficient way for the programmer to keep company documentation up to date, without facing too much bureaucracy Streamline, first online accounting company in Brazil, serves companies from various segments and only in the area of technology are more than 7 thousand companies throughout the country. According to the CEO of the company, Rafael Caribe, since 2019 there has been a significant increase in the number of service providers in the area of development, including those who work abroad.
Among our customers are many software developers, who love a novelty. We provide advice to explain how to issue an invoice, how to receive payments and what taxes are applicable for each modality of”, explains the CEO.
This evolution in the technology market has brought a growing demand for solutions that not only facilitate the issuance of invoices and the collection of taxes, but also help developers to take advantage of the available tax advantages.
Fernando Jose, accountant and training leader at Agilize Accounting Online, reinforces that it is precisely in this scenario that tax planning becomes essential.
He explains that the tax burden on the Individual is quite high, starting at 7.5% and can reach 27.5%, depending on the amount received monthly. When providing services abroad, the developer can have exemptions from some taxes such as ISS, PIS and COFINS & the rate to pay becomes 6%. “If there is an exemption, the Individual will pay less than this”, adds Fernando.
“Today, we help developers to undertake and avoid taxing everything in the Individual due to the high tax burden, facilitating the opening of the CNPJ. Once the company is established, we provide all the tax and tax guidelines necessary for this branch”, he adds.
The development activity begins with a higher taxation, in Annex V, with 15.5%. “AAgilize's client can use a robot called Factor R, which indicates the ideal tax regime to reduce the tax burden. When it activates this robot, it stops paying the 15.5% of Annex V and starts paying from 6%, which is the tax benefit of Annex III”, explains the training leader.
The accounting company also provides a tool for generating invoice, used in the creation of documents for international shipping.“Companies abroad do not request invoice, but invoice, which is an invoice. Then, we release a totally free invoice generator to facilitate customer contact in Brazil with its international contractors”, explains the accountant.
Programmer's importance
The work of the programmer is essential for the development of new technologies that transform our lives. These professionals create solutions that improve from communication to business management, helping companies and individuals to be more efficient. In addition, the role of the programmer goes beyond developing software. They innovate, solve problems and collaborate directly with global economic growth. In the case of programmers working as PJ, online accounting is a valuable ally, as it facilitates the process of tax regularization, allowing them to focus on what they do best: programming and transforming the world with their creations.
