Tax reform puts pressure on soybean seed producers to adjust operations.

The Brazilian Association of Soybean Seed Producers (ABRASS) held the workshop Tax Reform: Impacts on the Operations of the Soybean Seed Business last Friday (06), with consulting from MOA Advogados, represented by doctors Graciele Mocellin and Carolina Buzzanelli.

The meeting provided a detailed analysis of the practical effects of the tax reform from an operational and fiscal perspective of the sector, in addition to addressing specific challenges faced by seed producers. “The Tax Reform will affect the agribusiness landscape and soybean seed producers, with a direct impact on seed tax rates. Tax planning by companies will be paramount and will make all the difference in preparing for more assertive strategic actions in the medium and long term,” warned Graciele.

The workshop primarily analyzed the new rules of the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and the Tax on Goods and Services (IBS), detailing how triggering events, calculation bases, and contributions will influence the day-to-day operations of companies, requiring revisions to calculation routines and tax information systems.

Another point highlighted was the implementation of the new Electronic Invoice, which came into effect on January 1, 2026. "This change requires adjustments to the issuing modules, the commercial relationship with buyers, and the integration with management systems," stated Gaciele.

The event also explored the effects of the Split Payment model, or assisted accounting, which significantly alters how taxes are collected and requires constant monitoring of cash flow and internal controls.

The experts also discussed the elimination of PIS/Pasep and COFINS, the replacement of ICMS and ISS with IBS, and the transition period between the regimes, emphasizing that all these points require tax planning and robust governance. “The Tax Reform brings structural changes to the definition of taxable events and the flow of tax assessment. For seed producers, this means that previously routine processes will need to be reviewed, systems need to be correctly parameterized, and internal controls strengthened to avoid tax contingencies,” reinforced lawyer Carolina Buzzanelli.

According to ABRASS's institutional director, Gladir Tomazelli, the agenda reinforces the organization's commitment to preparing soybean seed multipliers for the changes that will directly impact their operations. "For some years now, we have had productive actions and guidance in conjunction with MOA Advogados, therefore, we are continuing with the mission of providing our members with this partnership with tactical direction on tax reform," he stated.