Brazilian companies struggle to comply with taxation and bureaucracy. The complexity of the Brazilian tax system is a huge concern of Brazilian accountants and tax advisors. For some companies and individuals, the tax return is a nightmare, sometimes even worse than the tax bill.

See below the main annual tax returns and reports to be filed in 2023.

What Are The 2022 Tax Returns Due Dates?

• February 28, 2023: Income Tax Withholding Return (DIRF)
• April 30, 2023: Individual Tax Return (IRPF)
• May 31, 2023: Individual Micro-Entrepreneur Tax Return (DASN SIMEI)
• July 31, 2023: Corporation Tax Return (ECF)

Other important annual reports:

• May 31, 2023: Digital Accounting Report (ECD)

These tax return deadlines usually differ from the payment deadlines. Additional tax returns and reports might be required, the deadline to file these returns varies by the type of taxpayer or its industry or income.

See the article below for a brief description of the main taxes in Brazil.