Working remotely in Brazil is a tax violation?

Brazil14

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Brazil14

20 May 2015 20:47:48

Brazil14

20 May 2015 20:47:48

Hi,

Would like to understand if my employer has signed a contract with me in another country & I decided to live in Brazil since my job doesn't require physical presence in the office, will that have a tax violation issue due to the fact that my salary is still paid in the country of contract and not being taxed by the Brazilian government?

Thanks

James

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Macaé

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James

20 May 2015 23:05:19

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James

20 May 2015 23:05:19

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Macaé

No it is not a tax violation, but you would need to file a Brazilian income tax return (Declaração de Imposto de Renda Pessoa Fisica - DIRPF) every year and report that foreign income as part of your "worldwide" income. If your country does not have a bilateral Tax Treaty with Brazil then you have no protection against double taxation, other than what your own country's tax laws provide you.

Cheers,
James Expat-blog Experts Team

Brazil14

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20 May 2015 23:21:00

Brazil14

20 May 2015 23:21:00

Thanks James, you are always such a support.

My current job is in Dubai, so it is a no tax country, how will that play? will I have to pay a taxation when I file a Brazilian tax return?

Regards,
Ahmad

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