Ricardo Ferreira da Costa

Job Title: Senior Indirect Tax Manager
Company: EY

Ricardo is a Senior Indirect Tax Manager with approximately 13 years of professional experience in the tax area.

-A lawyer (UNICAP) and accountant (UFPE), he has worked at EY since 2012 in the Indirect Tax area, with extensive experience in the following taxes: IPI, PIS/COFINS, ICMS and ISSQN.

-Specialist in Tax Incentives.

-Specialist in indirect taxation for companies in the energy sector, performing analyses related to Compliance, Advisory, identification of opportunities, etc.

-Strong involvement in Tax Reform projects and their impact on the energy sector.

August 28, 2025The Impact of Trade Barriers and Fiscal Policies on Brazil's Supply Chain Logistics

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The Impact of Trade Barriers and Fiscal Policies on Brazil's Supply Chain Logistics

Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

2nd floor Cantareira 4-5

The rapid expansion of Brazil's PV industry, which mirror global growth trends, makes it vital to understand the challenges posed by trade barriers and tax policies in ensuring competitiveness and sustainability across the supply chain. This panel will bring together specialists in international trade, taxation, and logistics to examine key regulatory, tariff, and operational hurdles affecting component imports, technology localisation, and the distribution of solar equipment. The discussion will also cover how these factors influence project costs and sector growth strategies. For businesses and professionals, this represents a crucial chance to prepare for ongoing changes and adapt operations in an evolving landscape. This is a unique opportunity for companies and professionals to anticipate changes and adapt their operations in a continually evolving environment.