Crime infiltrates legal business and complicates investigations
The largest criminal organization in Brazil, the PCC is no longer a problem restricted to security authorities. It has also become a factor that hinders and distorts businesses in various sectors across the States. Companies report difficulties in competing with businesses that receive “investments” from the criminal faction with the aim of laundering money and, in some cases, generating… Read more Crime infiltrates legal business and complicates investigations
Companies discuss how to combat piracy
Sectors of the economy affected by piracy and counterfeit products are joining forces to intensify the fight against this type of crime, given the significant increase in cases in recent years. At a meeting held yesterday in São Paulo, representatives of segments such as audiovisual, content producers, fuel and clothing, among others, began mobilizing to work… Read more Companies discuss how to combat piracy
ETCO gathers proposals for solutions to tax litigation
One of the biggest Brazilian problems in the tax field is legal insecurity, which leads the State and taxpayers to endless fights in the courts over the right to receive and the duty to pay taxes. Tax litigation, as this dispute is called, continues to grow. Only at the federal level, the sum of the values ... Read more ETCO gathers proposals for solutions to tax litigation
Underground economy grows in Brazil
The share of the underground economy in the Brazilian economy reached around 17,8% of GDP in 2022, as shown by the Underground Economy Index (IES). This result is higher than that observed in 2021 (17,4%) and points to a return to the pattern of elevations observed in the pre-pandemic period. The built-in index… Read more Underground economy grows in Brazil
Underground Economy moves BRL 1,7 trillion in Brazil and returns to the pre-pandemic pattern
The underground economy increased its participation in the Brazilian economy and reached 17,8% of the GDP, which represents approximately R$ 1,7 trillion reais. The result is part of the Underground Economy Index (IES), a partnership between the Brazilian Institute of Ethics and Competition (ETCO) and FGV/IBRE, which has been monitoring the evolution of activities since 2003 … Read more Underground Economy moves BRL 1,7 trillion in Brazil and returns to the pre-pandemic pattern
ETCO MAGAZINE - EDITION 25
Editorial: EDSON VISMONA, executive president of ETCO, explains the Institute's decision to contribute in the search for solutions to the causes of the high Brazilian tax litigation. ETCO / EY STUDY (ERNST & YOUNG): The results of the work that showed the colossal dimension of the disputes between tax authorities and taxpayers. JOSÉ TOSTES, Federal Revenue Secretary, presents,… Read more ETCO MAGAZINE - EDITION 25
ETCO MAGAZINE - EDITION 24
Message from the president Partnership of ETCO and Gazeta do Povo, from Paraná, brings together security experts and big names in journalism to defend the legal market through the #Dentro da Lei project. Ibope research shows new advance of illegal cigarette, which is now dominate 57% of the Brazilian market Seminar on ETCO and… Read more ETCO MAGAZINE - EDITION 24
What really works to defeat smuggling? Discover seven actions
On Brazilian borders, organized crime is winning. It maintains vast networks of collaborators, organized and well-armed, to transport weapons and drugs to cigarettes and pesticides into the country. The profits obtained from the sales of clothing, perfumes and electronics help to finance, including the payment of tuition fees. Meanwhile, the forces of… Read more What really works to defeat smuggling? Discover seven actions