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The tax reform, approved in January 2025, brought major changes to the Brazilian tax system, replacing taxes such as ICMS, ISS, IPI, PIS and Cofins with the dual VAT, composed of the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and the Tax on Goods and Services (IBS). The measure aims to simplify the tax system, but it also poses challenges for companies, which need to adapt to the new rules to maximize benefits and reduce costs.<\/span><\/p>\n For Valmir Hammes, product manager and legislation specialist at Senior Sistemas, this change is an opportunity for companies to better organize themselves and reduce costs. \u201cThe implementation of dual VAT creates a more predictable and transparent environment. With a good tax strategy and adequate investments, it is possible to transform this transition period into a competitive advantage,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n Senior Sistemas product specialist Marlon Dognini emphasizes that planning is essential to avoid problems and take advantage of the benefits of the reform. \u201cThe new system reduces the cumulation of taxes, which can generate tax credits and reduce costs throughout the production chain. However, to maximize these gains, it is essential to reevaluate internal processes and invest in technology to ensure compliance with the new legislation,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n Hammes adds: \u201cThe implementation of dual VAT is a milestone for the Brazilian tax system. If well managed, this transition can provide cost reductions and efficiency gains for companies. With planning, technology and appropriate strategies, challenges can be transformed into competitive advantages.\u201d<\/p>\n Given this scenario, experts point out 10 strategies that companies can adopt to minimize impacts and reduce costs:<\/p>\n Training the tax team is one of the first and most important strategies. Companies must train their professionals on new tax rules, rates and specific regimes. In addition, it is essential to keep up with regulatory updates and their direct impacts on tax assessment. \u201cIt is essential to keep the tax team well informed and prepared to ensure correct and efficient tax assessment,\u201d says Hammes.<\/p>\n Tax reform still depends on complementary laws and state\/municipal decrees to be fully implemented. Companies should actively monitor the definitions of tax rates, tax benefits and transition rules. This will help companies quickly adjust to the new regulations. \u201cBeing aware of these changes is essential to ensure that the company remains compliant with the new tax requirements,\u201d adds Dognini.<\/p>\n A detailed analysis of the impact of tax reform on the company's future tax burden is essential. Companies should assess and compare current and future taxation, considering CBS and IBS rates. Identifying how these changes affect the taxation of products and services is essential for assertive tax planning and to avoid surprises in cash flow.<\/p>\n Although the reform brings new challenges, some sectors still maintain specific tax benefits. Companies involved in innovation, exports and sustainability should be aware of these incentives. It is important to identify and apply the available incentives to reduce the tax burden, in addition to monitoring possible changes in complementary laws. \u201cApplying tax incentives can be an effective way to reduce costs, especially for sectors that continue to benefit from the reform,\u201d explains Dognini.<\/p>\n Tax reform may directly impact price margins and contract formation. Companies should evaluate long-term contracts and ensure that adjustment clauses are included, considering the new taxation. In addition, adjustments to pricing policy may be necessary to reflect the elimination of cumulative taxes and the implementation of new IBS and CBS credits.<\/p>\n The reform will require a review of the tax classification of products and services to ensure that taxes are correctly calculated. Companies need to adapt their internal controls to the new IBS\/CBS credit and debit system, maintaining efficient accounting processes in compliance with the new tax legislation.<\/p>\n To ensure that the company is aligned with the new legislation, management systems (ERPs) need to be adapted to deal with the new tax structure, which includes financial credits and debits on the added value. \u201cIt is crucial to ensure that management systems are prepared to process the new tax rules efficiently,\u201d says Hammes. In addition, compatibility with centralized calculation and the split payment model must be verified to ensure correct tax management.<\/p>\n Using tax simulation tools is essential to compare the impacts of the reform before and after its implementation. These simulations help project the impacts on cash flow and financial planning, allowing companies to adjust in advance and make more informed decisions about the future tax burden.<\/p>\n With the implementation of the new tax model, companies with multiple branches must reevaluate the physical location of their operations, considering that taxes will no longer be decisive for purchases, but rather factors such as delivery time and logistics costs. It may also be necessary to review the corporate organization to optimize the tax burden, ensuring greater tax efficiency.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abes.org.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SENIOR-SISTEMAS-TAX-PORQUINHO.jpg\")
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