A regulatory instruction published in the Official Gazette of the Union this Thursday establishes guidelines for charging a 15% income tax rate on earnings from betting platforms that exceed R$ 2.259,20 and creates ComprovaBet for tax control; understand.
The text establishes that the tax rate on gross gaming revenue (GGR), which is currently 12%, will gradually increase to 15% (13% in 2026, 14% in 2027, and 15% in 2028). This 3% surplus must be mandatorily allocated to social security.
A parliamentary group argues that a new tax on gambling could drive users to clandestine platforms. Experiences in Colombia and the Netherlands demonstrate the risks of this tax model. The group argues that the tax would harm state revenue and benefit criminal organizations.
A bill under review in the Senate proposes raising the tax on gross revenue of betting companies from 12% to 24% and increasing the CSLL (Social Contribution on Net Profit) for fintechs from 9% to 15%. The CAE (Committee on Economic Affairs) will vote on the taxation of betting and fintechs by November 11th, says Renan.
A senator cites that New York charges 52% and the European average exceeds 20%, while Brazil will collect up to R$ 2 billion from betting. Lula ordered the resumption of discussions on adjusting the sector's taxation, but international experiences show that excessive tax increases can generate adverse effects.