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Economy

Brazil’s HDI indicators on the rise

Brazil’s Human Development Index (HDI) increased from 2016 to 2017. It rose from 0.776 to 0.778, according to a study published by the Fundação João Pinheiro (FJP), the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA – Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Tax domicile in Brazil

Brazil has adopted, since 1995 (Law 9.249), the principle of universality of income. This means that all income of people residing in Brazil for tax purposes, including those received abroad, is subject to income tax.