Brazil - Apply for Federal Tax Refund (PERDCOMP)

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Federal Tax Refund (PERDCOMP), the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Learn how to generate the access code”
3. The applicant can check the details and click the “Go here to create the code”
4. Enter the details and click the “Next” button.
5. Complete all the registration details and click the “Next” button.
6. The applicant will receive the code through email.
7. Now, the applicant has to go back to the access code page.
8. Enter all the details and click the “Advance” button.
9. The applicant needs to fill out the online registration form with personal information, including full name, date of birth, nationality, and other required details.
10. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
11. Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
12. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
13. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
14. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
15. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
16. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instructions given by the officer.
17. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Federal Tax Refund (PERDCOMP), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Economy link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instructions given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original Brazilian Identity Card (RG)
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Copies of tax returns for the year in question.
• Copies of receipts for any deductible expenses.
• A letter from the accountant stating that the applicant has overpaid the taxes.
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Economy
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Block F, Annex Building,
Wing A, Ground Floor,
CEP 70059-900. Brasilia DF
Contact link

Eligibility

The applicant can apply for a Federal Tax Refund (PERDCOMP) in Brazil if have overpaid their taxes. The eligibility requirements for a PERDCOMP in Brazil are as follows:

• The individual is a resident of Brazil.
• Have filed a valid Income Tax Return (DIRPF).
• Have overpaid taxes.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Federal Tax Refund (PERDCOMP) in Brazil is a process by which taxpayers can request a refund of any taxes that they have overpaid. The PERDCOMP stands for Pedido de Restituição ou Reembolso de Impostos Federais, which is Portuguese for "Request for Refund or Reimbursement of Federal Taxes".

Information which might help

The amount of the refund that one is eligible for will depend on the amount of taxes that the individual has overpaid and the reasons for the overpayment. Some of the reasons why one may be eligible for a Federal Tax Refund in Brazil include:

• Had too much withheld from their salary.
• Made charitable donations.
• Incurred medical expenses.
• Paid tuition for their children's education.
• Invested in a retirement plan.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) is a unique identification number issued by the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB) to all Brazilian citizens and foreigners residing in Brazil. The CPF is used for a variety of purposes, including opening a bank account, buying property, getting a job, and filing taxes.