Manifesto pelo REDATA e por Condições Tributárias Competitivas para Data Centers

Manifesto for REDATA and Competitive Tax Conditions for Data Centers

This one manifest It brings together voices from different sectors — science and technology, businesses, the public sector, the third sector, and organized citizens — to state, frankly and with a sense of urgency: Brazil needs to unlock, now, the conditions to attract investments in digital infrastructure and expand its computational autonomy. This requires (i) the timely approval of REDATA, and (ii) a building a coordinated federative environment that ensures tax competitiveness. for investments in Data Centers, with the reduction of ICMS about equipment.

Diagnosis: Data Centers as Strategic Infrastructure

The digital economy has structurally expanded the role of data centers as the foundation for digital services, cloud applications, data processing and storage, and advanced technology solutions. This infrastructure directly influences the systemic competitiveness of countries.

In Brazil, there is a concrete potential to attract US$ 92 billion Investments in data center infrastructure and equipment are projected to increase by 2031. This represents an opportunity to strengthen the digital production chain, generate skilled jobs, reduce the trade deficit in computing and information services, and enhance digital autonomy. Despite this potential, the country faces a significant structural disadvantage: the cost of implementation. CAPEX for a large data center (100 MW) in Brazil is, on average, 34%. superior As observed in the United States, this difference is explained by the tax burden on technology capital goods. In this context, the ICMS represents approximately 64% of this total.

From CONFAZ: agreement for ICMS reduction

Without a coordinated decision, Brazil risks losing strategic investments to more competitive regions. The approval of an agreement within CONFAZ (National Council of Finance Secretaries) to reduce the ICMS (Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services) levied on information technology goods destined for investments in data centers is crucial for attracting investments, reducing external dependence on computing capacity, and strengthening the country's position in the global digital economy.

We urge the members of CONFAZ to act with coordination and promptness. Brazil cannot postpone structural decisions for its competitiveness and digital sovereignty. We are counting on your support.

ABCD – Brazilian Data Center Association

ABEPTIC Brazilian Association of State and Public Entities of Information and Communication Technology

ABES – Brazilian Association of Software Companies

ABDIB Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries

ABIMAQ – Brazilian Association of the Machinery and Equipment Industry

ABINC Brazilian Internet of Things Association

AbraCloud Brazilian Association of Cloud Infrastructure and Services

Abranet Brazilian Internet Association

ABRASECI Brazilian Association of Cybersecurity Companies and Professionals

Neo Association

BD 30+ – Brazil Digital 30+ Association

ANBC – National Association of Credit Bureaus