Country tax profile · 2026
Brazil income tax
How Brazil taxes income
Brazil taxes personal income at rates up to 27.5%. Residents are taxed on worldwide income; financial investments held abroad and profits of controlled foreign companies are taxed at 15%.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Brazil and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Brazil income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 2,259 BRL | 0% |
| up to 2,826 BRL | 7.5% |
| up to 3,751 BRL | 15% |
| up to 4,664 BRL | 22.5% |
| over the top bracket | 27.5% |
National brackets; local or regional surcharges may apply on top.
How Brazil's income tax compares
Brazil's top income tax of 27.5% is the 110th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a South America average of 31.2%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Egypt (27.5%) · Cape Verde (27.5%) · Samoa (27%) · Barbados (28.5%) · Benin (30%) · Burkina Faso (25%)
Who is a tax resident of Brazil?
Permanent-visa holders resident from entry; temporary visa without employment resident after 183 days presence within any 12-month period
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What is the income tax rate in Brazil?
Brazil taxes personal income at rates up to 27.5%. Residents are taxed on worldwide income; financial investments held abroad and profits of controlled foreign companies are taxed at 15%.