09/02/2026
Selling residential property in Brazil while living abroad may result in unexpected tax consequences.
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service has clarified that certain income tax exemptions applicable to the sale of residential property are limited to Brazilian tax residents, even when the proceeds from the sale are reinvested in the purchase of another property in Brazil.
Understanding your tax residency, the timing of the transaction, and the potential use of foreign tax credits can make a difference.
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