On 1 April 2019, the Brazilian Federal Revenue (“RFB“) issued Conflict Resolution Ruling No. 02/2019, stating that the values paid abroad as royalties related to software are not characterized as remuneration for services and are not therefore subject to PIS/COFINS-Import.
Source Baker & McKenzie
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