https://tradeandtill.com/2026-08-21https://tradeandtill.com/share-home.svg https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazil-launches-ai-plan-af7a8739/2026-08-21https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazil-launches-ai-plan-af7a8739.svgTwo women working on laptops in a well-lit office in Tiros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Small Business...The Brazilian government has announced a new plan to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities, including the acquisition of two supercomputers and the development of a national cloud storage... https://tradeandtill.com/news/enel-paulo-defends-against-16b476f7/2026-08-21https://tradeandtill.com/share-enel-paulo-defends-against-16b476f7.svgAccountant, accounting, adviser, advisor, arithmetic, assets. Small Business equipmentEnel São Paulo defends against contract cancellation, citing improvements in service quality and investments (Source: InfoMoney) https://tradeandtill.com/news/simples-nacional-rules-deadline-ed33a5fe/2026-08-21https://tradeandtill.com/share-simples-nacional-rules-deadline-ed33a5fe.svgA close-up of a Brazilian woman's hands, mid-action, as she fills out a paper ledger with a pen...The Brazilian government has confirmed the deadline for submitting applications for the Simples Nacional regime in 2027, with significant changes to the calendar and rules for micro and small... https://tradeandtill.com/news/lulinha-partnership-lobbyist-exposed-432b520f/2026-08-21https://tradeandtill.com/share-lulinha-partnership-lobbyist-exposed-432b520f.svgAnna's hummingbird, bird, perched, hummingbird, animal, wild bird. Small Business professional...Mensagens obtained by the Polícia Federal reveal a partnership between Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger, who was involved in... https://tradeandtill.com/news/bank-strike-understanding-impact/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-bank-strike-understanding-impact.svgTechnique, technology, automation, electronics, device, electric. Small Business equipmentA national 24-hour bank strike has raised concerns for small business owners who need to pay bills, withdraw cash, or conduct other banking operations. The strike is a result of a deadlock in... https://tradeandtill.com/news/us-aircraft-carrier-leaves/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-us-aircraft-carrier-leaves.svgTablet, work desk, pencil, office, sheet, note. Small Business equipmentThe USS Abraham Lincoln has ended its mission in the Middle East and is heading back to San Diego after nine months at sea (Source: InfoMoney) https://tradeandtill.com/news/choosing-right-tax-regime/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-choosing-right-tax-regime.svgTeam of diverse individuals in a modern office setting, working together efficiently. Small BusinessSelecting the ideal tax regime is crucial for small businesses in Brazil, as it affects the company's cash flow, product pricing, and competitiveness. This article guides small business owners... https://tradeandtill.com/news/congress-delays-vote-mei/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-congress-delays-vote-mei.svgMan, adult, young, break, corporate, asleep. Small Business professional photographyThe vote on the new MEI limit has been delayed due to disagreements over changes to the Simples Nacional and fiscal impact (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/proposal-revert-pens-por/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-proposal-revert-pens-por.svgA diverse group of professionals collaborating in a creative modern office environment. Small...A proposal in the Brazilian Congress aims to revert a reduction in the Pensão por Morte benefit, which could benefit families of deceased INSS insured individuals. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/calculating-termination-intermitent-work/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-calculating-termination-intermitent-work.svgPlayful shot of a smiling photographer lying on white background using camera. Small Business...Brazil's intermittent work contract system has specific rules for termination and calculating the final settlement. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazil-national-traffic-council/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazil-national-traffic-council.svgCulinary workers prepare dough in a commercial kitchen setting, focusing on precision and...The Brazilian National Traffic Council (Contran) has updated its guidelines for detecting alcohol and other substances in drivers, introducing a new phase of triage and mandatory retesting before... https://tradeandtill.com/news/understanding-criteria-withdrawing-fgts/2026-08-20https://tradeandtill.com/share-understanding-criteria-withdrawing-fgts.svgFrog, amphibian, animal, tree frog, wildlife, fauna. Small Business close upThe FGTS is a right of workers with a signed contract that is deposited monthly by the employer and can only be withdrawn under specific conditions. One of these conditions is the dismissal... https://tradeandtill.com/news/bolsa-fam-lia-payments/2026-08-19https://tradeandtill.com/share-bolsa-fam-lia-payments.svgA diverse team collaborating in a modern office, discussing ideas and strategies. Small BusinessThe Bolsa Família program, a government assistance program, has started making payments for August. The payments are made by the Caixa Econômica Federal and are deposited gradually, based on the... https://tradeandtill.com/news/does-injured-retiree-right/2026-08-19https://tradeandtill.com/share-does-injured-retiree-right.svgSparrow, bird, animal, nature, wildlife, ornithology. Small Business close upThe question of whether a retired worker who suffers a work-related accident is entitled to 12 months of job stability divides Brazilian labor law experts and courts. While some argue that... https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazilian-businesses-must-prepare/2026-08-19https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazilian-businesses-must-prepare.svgAfrican man closing a store with a sign in Portuguese, wearing an apron. Small Business close upBrazilian businesses must be aware of the upcoming changes in the tax system, as the PIS/Cofins will be replaced by the CBS in 2027. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/can-employers-legally-search/2026-08-18https://tradeandtill.com/share-can-employers-legally-search.svgTechnique, technology, automation, electronics, device, electric. Small Business equipmentThis article explores the legal boundaries of workplace bag searches in Brazil, balancing employers' rights to protect assets with employees' privacy and dignity. It outlines key legal provisions... https://tradeandtill.com/news/latin-america-expansion-cfos/2026-08-18https://tradeandtill.com/share-latin-america-expansion-cfos.svgCottontail rabbit, nature, wild rabbit, grass, rabbit, bunny. Small Business close upCFOs of fintechs considering expansion to Latin America must evaluate financial, regulatory, and operational risks to ensure a successful entry into the market. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazil-investment-map-what/2026-08-18https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazil-investment-map-what.svgSleepless Nights. Small BusinessBrazil's new investment map is changing with the arrival of the Reforma Tributária, affecting the way investors earn and pay taxes. Here's what you need to know to prepare your portfolio. https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazilian-businesses-must-submit/2026-08-18https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazilian-businesses-must-submit.svgFlat lay of a small business planning scene with coins, smartphone calculator, and letter tiles...Brazilian businesses and accounting firms must ensure they are organized and have accurate information to avoid fines and penalties. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/zero-tax-young-entrepreneurs/2026-08-18https://tradeandtill.com/share-zero-tax-young-entrepreneurs.svgZebra spider, jumping spider, spider, arachnid, animal, wildlife. Small Business close upA new bill in Brazil proposes to grant three years of tax exemption to young entrepreneurs in cities with low Human Development Index (HDI) scores. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/simples-nacional-abolish-cash/2026-08-18https://tradeandtill.com/share-simples-nacional-abolish-cash.svgTechnique, technology, automation, electronics, device, electric. Small Business equipmentThe Comitê Gestor do Simples Nacional has approved changes to the tax calculation method, aligning it with the Reforma Tributária do Consumo. The new rule will abolish the cash-based regime for... https://tradeandtill.com/news/navigating-open-market-strategies/2026-08-18https://tradeandtill.com/share-navigating-open-market-strategies.svgA joyful man lying down holding a camera, capturing a creative photography angle. Small Business...For new accounting graduates, entering the job market requires a strategic approach. The accounting sector offers various opportunities, from stability in formal employment to autonomy in running... https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazil-pix-payment-system/2026-08-17https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazil-pix-payment-system.svgA close-up of a small shop owner's hands as they hold a mobile phone displaying a Pix payment...Brazil's central bank is implementing new security measures to combat fraud and improve the recovery of values in cases of suspicious transactions. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/receita-update-access-credentials/2026-08-17https://tradeandtill.com/share-receita-update-access-credentials.svgA close-up of a developer's hands at a keyboard, fingers poised over the keys, the ambient glow...The Brazilian Revenue Service will update the access credentials for the Reforma Tributária APIs on August 24th, requiring developers and contributors to generate new keys for the CBS systems. https://tradeandtill.com/news/inss-warns-beneficiaries-life/2026-08-17https://tradeandtill.com/share-inss-warns-beneficiaries-life.svgA close-up of a worn, wooden workbench, with a pair of hands in the foreground, fingers grasping...The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) has issued a warning to its beneficiaries about a common scam involving fake life prove notifications. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/transparency-innovation-key-factors/2026-08-17https://tradeandtill.com/share-transparency-innovation-key-factors.svgA close-up shot of a woman's hands, seen from behind, typing on a vintage calculator at a...In the digital age, transparency has become a highly valued characteristic among consumers. Trade24Seven is following this market trend, emphasizing the importance of transparency combined with... https://tradeandtill.com/news/government-reduces-fines-small-3675e3/2026-08-17https://tradeandtill.com/share-government-reduces-fines-small-3675e3.svgA close-up of a middle-aged woman's hands, seen from behind, scribbling notes on a worn ledger...A new resolution from the Comitê Gestor do Simples Nacional has reduced fines for small businesses in Brazil, providing a significant financial relief for micro and small enterprises. https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazil-law-automates-child-1dc472/2026-08-17https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazil-law-automates-child-1dc472.svgA close-up of a single pair of hands, cropped at the wrists, typing on a laptop keyboard, with a...A new Brazilian law will automate monthly child support payments directly from the debtor's bank account to the beneficiary's account, with immediate account blocking for non-payment. The change... https://tradeandtill.com/news/belgian-workers-uncover-million-f0ebed/2026-08-17https://tradeandtill.com/share-belgian-workers-uncover-million-f0ebed.svgA close-up of a worker's hands, mid-action, as they carefully brush away dirt from a gold bar...Construction workers in Belgium stumbled upon a hidden treasure worth approximately €9 million (R$54.3 million) while renovating a property owned by a social welfare organization. The discovery... https://tradeandtill.com/news/families-autistic-individuals-can-2a546c/2026-08-16https://tradeandtill.com/share-families-autistic-individuals-can-2a546c.svgLadybug, beetle, insect, plant, spots, nature. Small Business close upThe BPC, a vital monthly income benefit, is available to families of individuals with Autism or the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (TEA) who meet specific income and health requirements. https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazilian-government-introduces-rules-ade911/2026-08-16https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazilian-government-introduces-rules-ade911.svgHummingbird, flying, bird, wildlife, nature, wings. Small Business close upThe Brazilian government has introduced new rules for employee meal benefits, including the Vale-Alimentação and Vale-Refeição programs. The changes aim to standardize the operation of these... https://tradeandtill.com/news/pis-pasep-payments-reach-01eac5/2026-08-16https://tradeandtill.com/share-pis-pasep-payments-reach-01eac5.svgA craftsman intensely working under a lamp in a Hanoi workshop, surrounded by carved stamps and...The PIS/Pasep benefit for workers born in November and December and public servants with final registration numbers 8 and 9 has been released by the Caixa Econômica Federal and Banco do Brasil. https://tradeandtill.com/news/enduring-symbolism-flowers-farewells-e7acac/2026-08-16https://tradeandtill.com/share-enduring-symbolism-flowers-farewells-e7acac.svgCoworking space with diverse team collaborating on technology projects, creating a dynamic work...Flowers have remained a universal symbol in funeral rituals across cultures and centuries, representing respect, memory, and the cycle of life. Their use in farewells transcends language, with... https://tradeandtill.com/news/brazilian-municipalities-face-deadline-b6f9c7/2026-08-16https://tradeandtill.com/share-brazilian-municipalities-face-deadline-b6f9c7.svgBabies, three, sleep, eyes closed, peaceful, cute. Small BusinessThe Brazilian government's PEM 2025 program offers improved conditions for municipalities to settle their debts, but the deadline for adhesion is fast approaching. (Source: Jornal Contabil) https://tradeandtill.com/news/why-corporate-benefits-should-69a794/2026-08-16https://tradeandtill.com/share-why-corporate-benefits-should-69a794.svgPortrait of a woman in a studio setting using a professional camera. 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