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Brazilian industry forum backs proposed 15% tax on online bets

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A manifesto coordinated by the National Confederation of Industry has gathered 50 signatures in support of a proposed CIDE-Bets tax on online wagers. The proposal would apply a 15% rate when bets are placed and could raise R$8.5 billion in 2026 if approved this year; the contribution would be replaced by the selective tax from 2027.

The proposed tax could raise operators’ costs, while its replacement by a selective tax is planned from 2027.

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