{"id":850,"date":"2025-07-07T19:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holfik.com\/confederacoes-pedem-adiamento-de-nova-norma-empresarial\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T19:05:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:05:10","slug":"confederacoes-pedem-adiamento-de-nova-norma-empresarial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holfik.com\/en\/confederacoes-pedem-adiamento-de-nova-norma-empresarial\/","title":{"rendered":"Confederations Call for Postponement of New Business Rule"},"content":{"rendered":"

Business Standard<\/strong> under discussion, the recent request from confederations of the productive sector to the Ministry of Finance to postpone the implementation of a new rule for opening companies raises important questions.<\/p>\n

This rule, which would come into effect on July 27, proposes that companies choose their tax regime at the time of registration.<\/p>\n

This change contrasts with the current procedure, which allows a choice within 30 days after obtaining the CNPJ, enabling more robust strategic planning.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will explore the impacts of this proposal on the business sector and the importance of the current deadline for choosing the tax regime.<\/p>\n

Request for postponement of the new company opening rules<\/h2>\n

Confederations of the productive sector requested the Ministry of Finance<\/strong> the postponement of the implementation of a new rule related to the opening of companies.<\/p>\n

The rule, which was due to come into effect on July 27th<\/strong>, would require companies to choose their tax regime at the time of registration.<\/p>\n

Currently, this choice can be made within 30 days after obtaining the CNPJ, allowing for strategic tax planning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are concerned about the immediate impact of this requirement,\u201d said an industry representative, highlighting the importance of adequate time to adapt.<\/p>\n

The confederations' central argument is that the new rule could increase bureaucracy, especially for micro and small businesses, making it difficult to start activities.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, there is a fear of compromising the tax and strategic planning of companies, which currently benefit from flexibility in the deadline for choosing the tax regime.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the Ministry of Finance Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Current deadline for choosing the tax regime<\/h2>\n

The term of 30 days<\/strong> to choose the tax regime after obtaining the CNPJ is a crucial element for the strategic planning of companies in Brazil.<\/p>\n

This period allows entrepreneurs to carefully analyze which tax regime will maximize the tax efficiency of their operations.<\/p>\n

By obtaining a CNPJ, companies can evaluate their financial projections more accurately and determine the most appropriate regime, be it Simples Nacional, Lucro Presumido or Lucro Real.<\/p>\n

These decisions are fundamental to ensuring competitiveness in the market, minimizing the tax burden and optimizing cost management.<\/p>\n

For example, a micro-enterprise that obtains the CNPJ on March 1st<\/strong> can plan and make an informed decision about your tax situation by March 31st<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This ensures that choices are aligned with the company\u2019s business goals, avoiding hasty decisions that could negatively impact long-term profitability.<\/p>\n

Change in choice of tax regime upon registration<\/h2>\n

The new rule requires companies to choose their tax regime at the time of registration, a significant change compared to the previous method, where this definition could be made within 30 days after obtaining the CNPJ.<\/p>\n

This change can impact companies\u2019 strategic planning, as it drastically reduces the time required to analyze the best tax options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Moment of choice<\/th>\nTerm<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Current System<\/td>\nUp to 30 days after CNPJ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Standard<\/td>\nAt the time of registration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This change can bring significant difficulties<\/strong> for entrepreneurs, especially beginners, who do not yet have full knowledge about the different types of tax regimes, such as Simples Nacional, Presumed Profit and Real Profit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This decision, now made earlier, may result in less informed choices and, possibly, unnecessary costs or tax losses.<\/p>\n

With the tight deadline, the entrepreneur must be agile and, often, rely on specialized consultants to avoid mistakes.<\/p>\n

Well advised<\/u>, it is possible to mitigate the challenges; however, entrepreneurs may face uncertainties in the short term, especially in sectors with high variation in economic activity throughout the year, as occurs in seasonal industries.<\/p>\n

Impact of change in companies' strategic planning<\/h2>\n

Reducing the deadline for choosing the tax regime when registering new companies can cause significant impacts on strategic planning<\/strong><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Currently, companies can make this choice within 30 days after obtaining the CNPJ, allowing crucial time for detailed tax and strategic analyses.<\/p>\n

Representatives of the production sector argue that the extended deadline facilitates the construction of robust planning, allowing companies to adjust according to their profit projections and organizational structure.<\/p>\n

The additional time allows for consultation with experts, optimizing tax decisions.<\/p>\n

However, the new rule imposes an advance decision, leading to:<\/p>\n