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Multinational Corporations and Tax in Special Economic Zones

8 minutos The conflict between states in the twenty-first century is no longer confined to political influence or military superiority; it has quietly shifted to a less visible yet far more complex arena: taxation. In today’s global economy, taxes have evolved from a mere tool for financing public expenditure into a strategic instrument in the competition among states to attract multinational corporations. These corporations have become pivotal actors whose influence at times rivals that of entire national economies, giving rise to a new battle Continue lendo→

ZPE no Pará acende alerta no AM, mas não ameaça Zona Franca de Manaus

3 minutos O governo federal oficializou, na última sexta-feira (23 de janeiro), a criação da Zona de Processamento de Exportação (ZPE) de Barcarena, município localizado na região metropolitana de Belém, no estado do Pará. A nova ZPE terá 271 hectares e foi aprovada em novembro de 2025 pelo Conselho Nacional das Zonas de Processamento de Exportação. A empresa Bravo Metals Ltda. deverá instalar uma indústria voltada ao processamento de metais como platina, níquel e cobre. O investimento estimado é de R$ 1 bilhão, com Continue lendo→

Bravo Mining Welcomes Presidential Decree Creating the Barcarena ZPE

5 minutos Bravo Mining Corp. welcomes the publication of Presidential Decree No. 12,823, signed on January 22, 2026, by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which formally creates the Export Processing Zone of Barcarena (ZPE Barcarena) in the Municipality of Barcarena, State of Pará. The Decree was published on January 23, 2026 in the Diário Oficial da União, Brazil’s Federal Gazette. Link here: DECRETO Nº 12.823 The decree represents the final federal act establishing the ZPE, following its prior approval by Brazil’s National Council of Export Continue lendo→

Exploring the advantages of Special Economic Zones in Indonesia

3 minutos Indonesia has strategically developed several Special Economic Zones (SEZs or Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus / “KEK”) to boost its industrial sector, attract foreign investment, and create job opportunities. These zones offer a range of incentives and benefits designed to make Indonesia a competitive destination for industrial activities. These SEZs are strategically located to leverage Indonesia’s natural resources and geographic advantages. They offer various benefits, including tax incentives (tax holidays and tax allowances), customs benefits, regulatory support, and enhanced infrastructure. These incentives are designed Continue lendo→

MDIC: governo oficializa criação de ZPE no Pará e prevê investimentos de R$ 1 bi

1 minuto O vice-presidente da República e ministro do Desenvolvimento, Indústria, Comércio e Serviços, Geraldo Alckmin, que nesta sexta-feira, 23, visita duas concessionárias automotivas em Ribeirão Preto (SP), comentou a oficialização pelo governo federal da criação da nova Zona de Processamento de Exportação (ZPE) de Barcarena, no Pará. Aprovada em novembro de 2025 pelo Conselho Nacional das ZPEs, o empreendimento será instalado no Distrito Industrial de Barcarena, com área de 271 hectares. De acordo com o Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria, Comércio e Serviços (MDIC), Continue lendo→