Moved Out of Brazil? You May Still Be a Brazilian Tax Resident

You moved abroad, but did you leave Brazil for tax purposes? Many Brazilians and foreigners who lived in Brazil assume that moving away ends their tax obligations there. It does not happen automatically. If you never formally left the Brazilian tax system, Brazil may still treat you as a tax resident and expect you to report and pay tax on your worldwide income. Read the full article: https://marqueslima.com.br/en/brazili... Chapters: 0:00 Leaving Brazil does not end tax residency 0:55 Two ways to become a non-resident 1:50 Communication vs. declaration of definitive departure 2:57 Why your tax status affects everything 3:26 Address change is not tax status 3:48 Left years ago without filing? 4:43 Summary In this video I explain, in plain English, how Brazilian tax residence works, what it means to formally exit as a tax resident, and what can happen if you skip this step after moving abroad. Need help with your tax status in Brazil? More about the firm: https://marqueslima.com.br/en/ Brazilian law and paperwork, explained in plain English. I am Luis Lima, a Brazilian lawyer admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) for over twenty-five years. This channel covers Brazilian law only. This video is informational and is not legal advice. It does not create a lawyer-client relationship. For matters under the law of your country of residence, consult a professional licensed there. #Brazil #BrazilTax #TaxResidence #ExpatBrazil #BraziliansAbroad