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Brazilian vehicle dealers seek delay to tax reform implementation
Brazil’s vehicle dealer federation is asking to delay the tax reform’s implementation, which is due to start on January 1.
Fenabrave says it supports the reform and does not want it cancelled.
The federation says important details remain unclear, leaving businesses unsure how to prepare for the changes.
It is especially concerned that the transition could disrupt dealerships’ cash flow and make it harder for smaller firms in the automotive supply chain to comply.
The sector includes 8,625 dealerships and 388,000 direct jobs, according to Fenabrave.
The federation has begun talks with the federal government to request a postponement until its questions are resolved.
The sources do not say whether the government will agree or how long a delay might last.
Brazil’s vehicle dealers are asking the government to delay implementation of the tax reform, which is scheduled to begin on January 1.
Fenabrave supports the reform but says businesses need more time to prepare and key details remain unclear.
The federation says the transition could create significant cash-flow problems for dealerships and other businesses.
Fenabrave has started talks with the federal government to seek a delay until outstanding questions are resolved.
- Who
- Fenabrave, Brazil’s national vehicle distribution federation, is seeking the delay.
- What
- It wants implementation of the tax reform postponed for some period, while saying it supports the reform.
- When
- The reform is scheduled to take effect on January 1; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Fenabrave says businesses face unresolved questions, adjustment difficulties and potential cash-flow problems during the transition.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The tax reform is scheduled to begin taking effect.
Fenabrave started talks with the federal government to formally seek a postponement.
- Dealers’ federation
- Fenabrave
- Planned start
- January 1
- Dealership employment
- 388,000 direct jobs
- Dealership locations
- 8,625 units in 952 municipalities
What people are saying
We will have a cash-flow mismatch in companies that is very significant and concerns us
What we are asking the government for, and what we believe is important for the country, is a delay to the tax reform for some period, until all these questions are resolved
Fenabrave fully supports the tax reform and believes it is very important for the country