Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
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About me
American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
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Brazil new Tax law for 2024 for resident and Citizens by NewBrazil
This just was signed into law in 2024 Brazil government created a new tax. This applies to crypto, dividends from investments funds, platform , real estate and Trust. This applies to anything made outside the country at 15% tax this for both ...
09/19/25 Hi, Sorry, totally new to Brazil and need much help in understanding the tax rules/system and an account who knows and can help us...I'm searching for that needed accountant and tax lawyer(?). Please send contact information. Thank ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
09/17/25 Where is the official exchange rate published? - @alan279There's no one "official" exchange rate for a freely traded currency, like USD or BRL. Wise's "midmarket" rate is probably as good a snapshot of the going commercial rate as any, and ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
09/15/25 @FahadQ. Welcome, Fahad! Enjoy Porto Alegre. Read More
Can You Receive Your Monthly Social Security Payment in Dollars. by roddiesho
I currently receive my social security payment in dollars as an extension of the set-up I made with PayPal before I left the U.S. Now that I am officially a Permanent Resident of Brazil can I still receive my monthly payment in American ...
09/14/25 Currently we are very comfortable because I receive dollars into my account each month. Roddie in Retirment. 😎 - @roddiesho Unless Social Security starts giving you trouble, you're almost certainly better off leaving things as they ... Read More
Can You Receive Your Monthly Social Security Payment in Dollars. by roddiesho
I currently receive my social security payment in dollars as an extension of the set-up I made with PayPal before I left the U.S. Now that I am officially a Permanent Resident of Brazil can I still receive my monthly payment in American ...
09/14/25 @roddiesho. As long as your current setup with PayPal is working for you, you're under no obligation that I know of to change it. Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
09/13/25 The one thing I don’t understand is utilities: there was no electricity nor running water until about 5 years ago, now we are connected, however nobody here has to pay for it. As far as I understand, the city (village) is ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
09/13/25 As far as I know, I won’t be able to open an account with banks like Banco de Brasil, unless I have a document with my address on it, and since I live in an invasão, I don’t have anything like that. - @KurterinoYou do ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
09/11/25 Related question: are there bank accounts that have an international account number (IBAN)? Making an international transfer directly into the account should be considerably cheaper than having to use an intermediary. - @KurterinoYes. ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
09/10/25 @rovoruss. Welcome, Russ! Vitória is one of my very favorite cities, I'm sure that you'll be happy there. And with expat experience already under you belt, adjustment will be that much easier. All the best. Read More
Approval of citizenship and real-world experience..MJSP/PF by Nomad Mundo
Greetings to all....My citizenship was finally approved last week. The new system (Naturalizar-se Brasileiro) allowed me to do everything on my own. Aside from the PF, I appreciate their system. You're all welcome to share your most current ...
09/08/25 As of last week I received notice that MJSP has received everything, so I am waiting and checking the DOU every day; - @Jesus H ChryslerI hope that it comes through for you soon. When it does, keep in mind that the Ministry of Justice does ... Read More
Driver's license by Kurterino
Is there anyone here who managed to get a BR driver’s license based on the license from his home country (converted his license to a Brazilian license)? If so, what is the procedure?
09/08/25 Could I pass the psych test? - @alan279Probably -- it's a pretty easy test. Read More
Approval of citizenship and real-world experience..MJSP/PF by Nomad Mundo
Greetings to all....My citizenship was finally approved last week. The new system (Naturalizar-se Brasileiro) allowed me to do everything on my own. Aside from the PF, I appreciate their system. You're all welcome to share your most current ...
09/08/25 How long did the whole process take? Not sure whether the process depends on where you are located... - @Pablo888 When I did it in 2019 (the petition was still paper-based then, so computerization doesn't seem to have sped it up any), the ... Read More
Driver's license by Kurterino
Is there anyone here who managed to get a BR driver’s license based on the license from his home country (converted his license to a Brazilian license)? If so, what is the procedure?
09/08/25 And if you're over 70? - @alan279 Same. Over 70 a driver has to renew more frequently, every three years. Read More
Driver's license by Kurterino
Is there anyone here who managed to get a BR driver’s license based on the license from his home country (converted his license to a Brazilian license)? If so, what is the procedure?
09/07/25 Is there anyone here who managed to get a BR driver’s license based on the license from his home country (converted his license to a Brazilian license)? If so, what is the procedure? - @Kurterino I did. It differs a bit by ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
09/07/25 ... and they now want a selfie with my Brazilian ID. - @alan279 I am seeing this as a requirement more and more frequently. Receita Federal asked it of someone recently, and I had to provide one as well... - @Peter Itamaraca And not just ... Read More