The Tax Reform in Brazil, sanctioned in 2024, brought several changes to the tax system, directly impacting companies. Now, they will need to adjust contracts, systems, tax calculations, recurring operations and logistical processes to ensure compliance with the new rules. One of the main changes is the creation of the Tax on Goods and Services (IBS), what will replace taxes like PIS, Cofins, ICMS, ISS and IPI. This unification aims to reduce the complexity of the tax system and facilitate compliance with tax obligations
With the transformation, the adaptation to the new tax regime has become one of the biggest concerns for companies. According to a survey conducted by Deloitte, 60% of companies that adopted technological solutions for tax management were able to reduce the time spent on fulfilling their tax obligations by up to 30%. Digitalization and automation, for example, they are key tools to ensure that they quickly adapt to the reform and still reduce risks and operational costs
"Complementary solutions to ERPs", as specialized systems in tax compliance, will be essential in this process, able to assist companies in automating tax calculations, ensure the automatic update of rates and reduce errors in accessory obligations, says Marcos Tadeu Junior, CEO of Invent Software
Furthermore, the use of artificial intelligence andmachine learningin tax solutions can further optimize tax analysis, making the process more efficient and accurate, minimizing the risks of errors and fines. These technologies are essential for automating repetitive tasks and ensuring that the company can adapt to the constant changes in tax legislation
With the gradual transition between 2026 and 2033, The Tax Reform seeks to correct distortions in the current system and increase Brazil's competitiveness, what, according to the World Bank, ranks 184th in the ease of paying taxes index
Marcos highlights that the process of acquiring systems andadd-onsnecessary to adapt companies to the new legislation can take months, depending on the complexity of the solutions. That's why, he recommends that companies start preparing as soon as possible, given that the Tax Reform will come into effect in 2026. "Investing in complementary technological solutions is now essential to ensure compliance and operational efficiency in the long term", concludes
