Brazil - Apply for Income Tax Refund (DIRPF)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Income Tax Refund (DIRPF), 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. An acknowledgement receipt will be provided. The applicant needs to save it for future reference.
10. 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.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instructions given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 10 – 15 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
• A copy of the company's registration with the RFB
• A copy of the company's tax returns for the past three years
• A copy of the company's financial statements for the past three years
• A letter from the company's accountant stating that the company is in good standing with its 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 an Income Tax Refund (DIRPF) in Brazil if have overpaid taxes. The eligibility requirements for an Income Tax Refund in Brazil are as follows:

• The applicant 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

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 10 – 15 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 Income Tax Refund (DIRPF) in Brazil is a process by which taxpayers can request a refund of any taxes that they have overpaid. The DIRPF stands for Declaração de Imposto de Renda da Pessoa Física, which is Portuguese for "Income Tax Return for Individuals".

Information which might help

• The deadline to apply for an Income Tax Refund in Brazil is usually December 31st of the year following the tax year. However, there are some exceptions to this deadline. For example, if the individual is a resident of Brazil but was working abroad during the tax year, may be able to apply for a refund up to five years after the tax year.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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