Brazil Exempts ISS Tax for 2027 Women's World Cup Organizers
Brazil’s federal government has passed a law exempting ISS tax for companies involved in organizing the 2027 Women's World Cup, supporting the country's preparations for hosting the event.
- • Brazil's government enacted a law exempting ISS tax for services linked to the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- • Municipalities and the Federal District may adopt the exemption, but it is not automatic.
- • Only companies already eligible for federal tax exemptions on the event qualify for the ISS exemption.
- • The exemption period must match the federal fiscal incentives timeframe for the Women's World Cup.
Key details
The Brazilian federal government has enacted a complementary law exempting the Imposto sobre Serviços (ISS) tax on services related to the organization of the 2027 Women's World Cup, which Brazil is set to host. This measure aims to support companies and activities involved in preparing for the tournament, the first edition of the Women's World Cup to be held in South America.
According to the law, municipalities and the Federal District have the authority to adopt this tax exemption through local legislation; however, it is not automatic and depends on individual federative entities. The exemption applies exclusively to legal entities already eligible for federal tax exemptions related to the event's organization and execution. The duration of the ISS exemption is required to coincide with the federal government's period of fiscal incentives granted for the Women's World Cup.
This initiative underscores Brazil's commitment to hosting the international competition by providing a favorable legal and fiscal environment to facilitate the event's planning and execution. By exempting ISS tax on relevant services, the government aims to ease financial burdens on organizers and associated companies involved in one of the most significant sporting events of 2027.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
