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How should Brazilian companies compare lucro real and lucro presumido?

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Bianca Rocha
May 22, 2026 3,286 views 1 answer
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I am opening or running a Brazilian company and need to choose or understand the tax regime. Please explain why lucro real and lucro presumido can produce very different tax outcomes.

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