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Good afternoon, Vinicius!
I was very happy to find your blog, which is really helpful. Congratulations!
I have a friend who moved to Africa a few years ago, but never took the CSDP or the DSDP. He's been here a few times in the period he's been away, the last time he returned abroad in 02/2022. This year, when he filed his income tax return, we went to check, but because the CSDP was only due until February 28, we ended up filing the normal return, thinking it was mandatory to communicate beforehand. But now that I've found your blog, I've realized that I could have filed my final tax return directly. What do you recommend doing now? He has tax to refund, about 72% of the amount that was withheld (he has an equity stake of 5% in a company here in Brazil).
Other questions: Can he be a partner in a company here in Brazil? Can he keep a checking account or does it have to be closed? Is he obliged to have an attorney to make the communication/declaration? Would the date of definitive departure be the one stamped in the passport? I'm sorry if I'm asking a lot, but it's a subject that leaves a lot of questions. Thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.
Vinicius Tersi is a lawyer, specializing in International Tax Law.