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How is a freelancer or self-employed professional taxed in Brazil?

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Gabriela Tavaressubscriber
May 3, 2026 3,019 views 1 answer
Brazilfreelancer taxCarnê-LeãoLivro Caixa

I need a practical Brazil freelancer answer. Please explain when Carnê-Leão matters, what the Livro Caixa is doing in the workflow, and why some professionals still choose a business route like MEI or Simples instead of staying only in the individual tax lane.

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