Sales to the Free Trade Zone are exempt from Social Integration Program Contribution (PIS) and Social Security Financing Contribution (COFINS)

24 September 2024

In 2020, the STF decided that the percentages of social contributions are unconstitutional. The Federal Tax Authority confirmed, through a response to inquiry, that supplier sales to the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) have occurred without the levy of Social Integration Program Contribution (PIS) and Social Security Financing Contribution (COFINS).

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Sales to the Free Trade Zone are exempt from Social Integration Program Contribution (PIS) and Social Security Financing Contribution (COFINS)

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