ANJL challenges Brazilian betting investigation and retrospective tax claims
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
ANJL challenged an investigation involving a betting business in Recife on 28 August. The association argued that retrospective taxation lacked a legal basis before regulation established tax reporting arrangements. Federal Revenue secretary Robinson Barreirinhas said evidence indicated the business had operated locally with employees and beneficiaries without paying Brazilian taxes.
Why it matters
ANJL disputes retrospective tax liability, while Federal Revenue alleges a betting business operated locally without paying Brazilian taxes.