Country Note: CFC Conundrum: How Brazil Has Safe Harboured Individuals in Its Efforts to Combat Tax Avoidance

Abstract

This article discusses the general purpose of controlled foreign corporation (CFC) rules and how countries have extended them to individual taxpayers to combat the effects of base erosion and profit shifting. It also addresses how Brazil does not currently have CFC rules applicable to individuals in its tax system which has allowed for abusive tax planning and tax avoidance. Finally, this article discusses whether there are valid restrictions on the implementation of CFC rules that are applicable to controlling individuals in Brazil. CFC, Individuals, BEPS, Action 3, Brazil.