THE Senate approved this Wednesday (17) the Complementary Law Project (PLP) 128/2025which reduces federal tax benefits for various sectors of the economy by 10% and increases taxation on bets and fintechs. The text already approved by the Chamber of Deputiesgoes to President Lula for sanction.
The proposal, reported by senator Aguinaldo Ribeiro (PP-PB), is part of the government’s strategy to reinforce cash and guarantee fiscal balance in 2026, with the forecast of releasing R$22.4 billion in the Budget. According to the rapporteur, the review of benefits seeks to “correct distortions in the tax system and make collection more fair and efficient”.
Among the main measures, the project increases taxation on fixed-odd bets (bets) from 12% to 13% in 2026, with gradual increases up to 15% in 2028. Half of the additional revenue will be allocated to social security and the other half to public health actions. The text also establishes joint and several liability for companies and institutions that advertise or operate unauthorized betting sites.
“In time, we included in the text rules that seek to hold responsible people who disclose betting houses that operate irregularly in the country. Our intention is to curb the proliferation of illegal and dishonest games that exploit the vulnerabilities of the population, especially low-income people. In addition, we expand the contribution that betting houses make in favor of society, by reinforcing social security revenue”, said the rapporteur.
Fintechs and capitalization companies will pay 17.5% Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL) by 2027 and 20% from 2028. Other financial institutions, such as exchanges and market administrators, will increase from 9% to 12% by 2027 and 15% from 2028.
The project also increases the income tax withheld at source from 15% to 17.5% on interest on equity (JCP) distributed to shareholders. Most of the changes take effect on January 1, 2026, with specific deadlines for tax adjustments.
During the vote, senators from the government base stated that the proposal is essential to maintain the balance of public accounts and avoid cuts in 2026, while opposition parliamentarians criticized the text, claiming that it increases the tax burden and could discourage investment, especially in the financial and technology sector.
Fonte: Gaming365 – Brasil
