AGU Eases Non-Tax Debt Deals With Bigger Discounts and Longer Installments

Overview

• Upfront discounts now reach 50% for lump-sum payments on debts up to R$20,000, with ceilings of 35% for R$20,000–R$60,000, 30% for R$60,000–R$100,000, and 25% above R$100,000.
• Installment plans can run up to 60 months with a 20% down payment, granting discounts of 25% for 2–12 installments, 20% for 13–24, 10% for 25–36, and 5% for 37–60.
• Without an upfront payment, debts may be paid in up to 24 installments with discounts that can reach 20%, depending on the negotiation.
• The looser terms apply to individuals and companies owing federal non-tax obligations, such as breaches of contracts and regulatory fines, including cases stemming from TCU rulings and electoral justice processes.
• AGU chief Jorge Messias says the overhaul is meant to curb court disputes and lift recoveries, replacing prior limits that capped lump-sum relief near 10% and offered much shorter plans; requests can be filed with PGU state units or through AGU’s automated system, which can also review interest rates.