Keywords: social security agreement, Brazil, France, taxation,

On September 1, 2014, Decree No. 8.300/2014 was published in the Brazilian government's Official Gazette, enacting a social security agreement between Brazil and France.

The agreement makes it possible to take into account time worked in both Brazil and France when requesting a social security benefit. In addition, the agreement allows for temporary reassignment for a period of up to 24 months, which can be renewed for the same length of time, enabling the payment of social security benefits in the country of origin.

Originally published September 8, 2014

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