Brazil is taking concrete steps to modernize its regulatory and tax framework, actively anticipating the benefits expected from the ongoing tax reform.  In recent months, the federal government has launched a set of initiatives aimed at attracting new investment, reducing operational barriers, and improving predictability in the business environment. Programs like Exporta Mais Brasil and BR do Mar are reinforcing this shift, producing tangible impacts on strategic sectors, such as foreign trade, coastal shipping, the natural gas market, and the offshore industry.

The updated BR do Mar decree marks a significant advancement for the coastal shipping and the shipbuilding industries by facilitating foreign company entry into the market, expanding use of the REB (Special Brazilian Registry), and prioritizing investments in domestic shipyards Meanwhile, Brazil’s offshore sector is undergoing a strong recovery, supported by regulatory stability, new oil and gas auctions, and a rising demand for specialized vessels. These trends reinforce Brazil’s position as one of the most attractive markets globally.

On the fiscal front, the creation of a CNAE (National Classification of Economic Activities) specific to natural gas sales addresses long-standing distortions and improves sector competitiveness. Revisions to the Drawback, Reintegra, and RECOF regimes enhance tax relief for exporters, reduce costs, streamline customs procedures, and signal the establishment of a system more closely aligned with international standards. The message is clear: Brazil is moving forward, opening up new opportunities for market entrants, lowering operational costs, and providing safer, more transparent conditions for companies to invest, produce, and export.