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Confirp: The accounting firm for your Offshore company.

Simplify your life!

At Confirp, you will find comprehensive accounting services that meet all your needs, both inside and outside of Brazil. We provide tax and accounting solutions for your operating companies, wealth holdings, individual income tax, and even your Offshore accounting!

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Who is this service for?

Offshore accounting in the hands of the best accounting firm in Brazil.

  • Administrators, partners, or shareholders of offshore companies
  • International wealth managers and administrators
  • Investors using offshore entities for asset protection
  • Investors seeking to hold part of their assets in hard currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.)
  • Real estate investors in countries with high inheritance tax rates
  • Business owners and individuals seeking enhanced asset protection
  • Families utilizing structures for succession planning
  • International tax planning
  • Desire to be in full compliance with Brazilian and international tax authorities

The Challenges of Offshore Accounting

Having an agent abroad handling corporate matters is one thing; having accounting that complies with Brazilian legislation is another!

  • High costs of international accountants who lack expertise in Brazilian legislation.
  • Lack of knowledge regarding Brazilian tax and accounting rules applicable to offshore entities.
  • Lack of expertise to correctly file the DCBE (Declaration of Brazilian Assets Abroad) and Individual Income Tax (IRPF) in Brazil.
  • Incorrect choice of tax regime (opaque vs. transparent).
  • Paying more taxes than necessary.
  • Fines and tax penalties for failing to correctly calculate taxes on profits earned by offshore companies.
  • Lack of structured accounting for strategic decision-making.
  • Difficulty interpreting reports due to the English language barrier.
  • Absence of specialists with a holistic view of your wealth—from your operating companies and holdings to your individual status and offshore entities.
  • Lack of tax planning during the structuring and implementation of offshore companies.
  • Absence of a comprehensive view of personal wealth, involving the individual and their companies.
  • Tax assessments and penalties due to a lack of knowledge in handling federal tax audits.
  • Lack of processes that comply with LGPD (General Data Protection Law) and information confidentiality.

How does Confirp solve these problems?

Much more than accounting: Experts with a holistic view of accounting, taxation, governance, strategy, and asset protection using Offshore structures.

Comprehensive diagnostic of the Offshore structure and objectives.

Diagnóstico completo da estrutura e objetivos da Offshore

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Accounting execution in accordance with Brazilian standards (BR GAAP).

Execução da contabilidade conforme normas brasileiras (BR GAAP)

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Accurate calculation of results for Individual Income Tax (IRPF) and the Declaration of Brazilian Assets Abroad (DCBE).

Accurate calculation of results for Individual Income Tax (IRPF) and the Declaration of Brazilian Assets Abroad (DCBE).

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Advisory on tax regime selection (Opaque or Transparent).

Advisory on tax regime selection (Opaque or Transparent).

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Financial statements provided in both Portuguese and English.

Financial statements provided in both Portuguese and English.

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Financial dashboards via Confirp Digital (KPIs, results, and projections).

Financial dashboards via Confirp Digital (KPIs, results, and projections).

Ongoing support for international succession and tax planning.

Ongoing support for international succession and tax planning.

Specialists with a comprehensive view of your wealth, from your companies and holdings to your individual status and offshore entities.

Especialistas te enxergando seu patrimônio de forma completa, desde suas empresas, sua holding, pessoa física e offshore

Tax planning for the structuring and implementation of offshore companies.

Tax planning for the structuring and implementation of offshore companies.

A 360-degree view of personal wealth, involving the individual and all their business entities.

A 360-degree view of personal wealth, involving the individual and all their business entities.

Full representation in federal tax audits and inspections.

Atendimento completo em auditorias e fiscalização federal

Processes compliant with LGPD (Data Protection) and strict information confidentiality.

Processos que atendem as questões de LGPD e sigilo das informações

Personalized technical support via dedicated Service Hubs.

Personalized technical support via dedicated Service Hubs.

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Benefits of Specialized Offshore Accounting

Eliminate risks and maximize gains by transforming your Offshore entity into a strategic asset.

  • Risk Reduction: Ensure full compliance with both Brazilian and international tax authorities.
  • Bilingual Financial Statements: Reports provided in both Portuguese and English.
  • Tax and Succession Planning: Strategic management involving international structures.
  • Consultative Human Support: A 360-degree view of the individual (covering operating companies, wealth holdings, and offshore entities).
  • Comprehensive Advisory: Guidance on the impacts of Offshore structures on Individual Income Tax (IRPF) and Central Bank Declarations (DCBE).
  • Confirp Digital Platform: Real-time KPIs and dashboards for your Offshore entity, always up to date.
  • Asset Protection: Utilizing Offshore vehicles for enhanced wealth security.
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection: Personalized service with strict information security.

What Our Clients Say

Carollyne Mariano

I recommend Confirp for the expertise and security they provide in offshore company accounting, ensuring peace of mind and technical compliance for their clients.

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Assessora Private da XP Investimentos
Fabiana Grosman Ciobataru

Working with Confirp means having the assurance that our clients' offshore accounting is in the hands of specialists who combine technical knowledge, responsibility, and a real commitment to the quality of their work.

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FGC Advisors - USA

Understanding the Importance of Offshore Accounting

More than an obligation: accounting is the fundamental piece in defining strategies for the protection and growth of your wealth.

Understanding What an Offshore Entity Is

An offshore entity, also known as an offshore company, is a business entity incorporated in a foreign country—usually one with a more favorable tax regime and fewer regulations. Its purpose is to conduct financial and commercial operations outside the home country of its owners or shareholders. These entities are frequently used for benefits such as tax optimization, asset protection, and financial privacy; however, their use must strictly comply with local and international laws and regulations.

Mandatory Accounting for Offshore Entities in Brazil

This obligation applies when an individual or legal entity resident in Brazil is a shareholder of such a company, and that company is domiciled in countries with favored taxation (income tax rate lower than 20%) or that offer privileged tax treatment to these vehicles. Under Brazilian law, these countries are considered tax havens. For Brazilian tax purposes, they are classified as Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) and are subject to specific taxation rules as per Law No. 14.754/2023.

Offshore Accounting Meeting Brazilian Ancillary Obligations

Beyond providing a comprehensive view of the company’s economic and financial status and monitoring its results, accounting makes it possible to determine the company’s accounting profit or loss. When positive, this profit must be reported for individual income tax in Brazil (when the tax opacity option is chosen). Accounting also provides valuable information for mandatory surveys conducted by the Central Bank of Brazil, including the DCBE – Declaration of Brazilian Capital Abroad.

The Benefits of Offshore Accounting as a Management Tool

As a management tool, accounting provides shareholders with a clear view of the Offshore entity’s economic, financial, and equity position. It ensures transparency and provides a solid information base for strategic decision-making in corporate governance. This includes critical actions such as investment allocations, asset liquidation, capital injections, and the distribution of profits and dividends, among others.

The Consequences of Lacking Proper Accounting

The absence of accounting—or accounting performed in disagreement with Brazilian standards—can lead to tax assessments based on estimates by the Federal Revenue of Brazil (Receita Federal). This consequently results in fines and penalties on any taxes that were not properly paid.

Confirp: More Than Just Accounting for Your Offshore Entity

At Confirp, you receive more than just accounting for your offshore company. Powered by highly qualified technicians and cutting-edge technology, we provide personalized service through dedicated Account Executives. You will have all the information necessary to manage your offshore structure, all integrated into the Confirp Digital platform. This is a key differentiator, as it allows you to monitor your company’s financial statements on a monthly basis.

Worse than being audited by the Federal Revenue for lacking offshore accounting is losing money on every transaction because you lack a global view of your company’s assets and equity status!

Accounting as a management tool and support for the company’s strategic decisions!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Offshore Accounting

Do I need to perform accounting for my Offshore entity even if there are no transactions?

Yes. According to Brazilian legislation, accounting is mandatory for those who control offshore entities (BR GAAP), regardless of whether there have been transactions or movement during the period.

Does Confirp file the DCBE and IRPF declarations?

Yes! We handle the accounting and file both the DCBE (Declaration of Brazilian Assets Abroad) and the specific offshore section in the IRPF (Individual Income Tax) return.

Does Confirp assist in choosing the tax regime for the Offshore (Opaque or Transparent)?

Yes. We perform a technical assessment and recommend the best option based on your specific objectives.

Does Confirp provide financial statements in English?

Yes! We issue reports in both Portuguese and English, according to the client’s needs.

What is an Offshore company?

An offshore company, also known as an offshore entity, is a business structure incorporated in a foreign country—typically one with a more favorable tax regime and fewer regulations. Its purpose is to conduct financial and commercial operations outside the home country of its owners or shareholders. These entities are frequently used for benefits such as tax optimization, asset protection, and financial privacy; however, their use must strictly comply with local and international laws and regulations.

When is an Offshore entity required to have accounting in Brazil?

Accounting is mandatory when a person or legal entity resident in Brazil is a shareholder of such a company, and that company is domiciled in countries with favored taxation (income tax rate lower than 20%) or that offer privileged tax treatment to these vehicles. Under Brazilian law, these jurisdictions are considered tax havens. For Brazilian tax purposes, they are classified as Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) and are subject to specific taxation rules as per Law No. 14.754/2023.

Why is Offshore accounting so important for partners and shareholders?

Beyond providing a comprehensive view of the company’s economic and financial status, accounting makes it possible to determine the company’s accounting profit or loss. When positive, this profit must be reported for individual income tax in Brazil (when the tax opacity option is chosen). Accounting also provides vital information for mandatory reports required by the Central Bank of Brazil, including the DCBE – Declaration of Brazilian Capital Abroad.

What are the governance benefits of Offshore accounting?

As a management tool, accounting presents the economic, financial, and equity status of the Offshore entity to its shareholders. This ensures transparency, knowledge, and a solid information base for strategic decision-making in corporate governance—such as investment allocations, asset liquidation, capital injections, and the distribution of profits and dividends, among others.

What are the tax consequences of lacking proper accounting for an Offshore entity classified as a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC)?

The absence of accounting performed in accordance with Brazilian accounting standards may lead to tax assessments based on estimates by the Federal Revenue of Brazil. Consequently, this results in fines and penalties on any taxes that were not properly withheld or paid.

What makes Confirp's services different?

At Confirp, you receive more than just accounting for your offshore company. Powered by highly qualified technicians and cutting-edge technology, we provide personalized service through dedicated Account Executives. You will have all the information necessary to manage your offshore structure, all integrated into the Confirp Digital platform. This is a key differentiator, as it allows you to monitor your company’s financial statements on a monthly basis.

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