The Union of Cargo Transportation and Logistics Companies in Rio Grande do Sul (SETCERGS) alerts to essential information about the right to purchase trucks with ICMS exemption for transport companies in the state. The benefit, valid until the end of 2024, is intended for companies that experienced a reduction in revenue in May compared to April of this year. The measure, provided for in Decree No. 57,762, published by the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, aims to support the road freight transport sector in the face of recent economic fluctuations caused by the climatic disaster in the state.
“SETCERGS worked tirelessly to ensure that companies in the sector could fully benefit from this tax incentive. In the flood scenario, losses were not only suffered by those located in flooded areas. With losses of raw materials and logistical difficulties, practically all companies in the segment faced serious damage,” highlighted the Institutional Vice President of SETCERGS, Marcelo Dinon.
The State Department of Finance (SEFAZ-RS) has already made available a list of CNPJs of transport companies that meet the criteria for exemption, as established by Normative Instruction 81/2024. However, some carriers reported difficulties in accessing the benefit at the dealerships. O SETCERGS, in conjunction with SEFAZ-RS, is working to resolve these issues and ensure that companies can exercise their rights.
Carriers who have not yet been able to access the benefit should contact the SETCERGS legal department by emailjuridico@setcergs.com.br, to receive the necessary support and referrals from the State Revenue Office.
