Increased port activity in Paraná boosts tax collection in the state

The surge in cargo movement through the ports of Paraná in 2022 directly impacted tax revenues in coastal cities. With a record-breaking 58.4 million tonnes handled in Paranaguá and Antonina, the port sector’s contribution to the Tax on Services (ISS in Portuguese) collection saw a substantial increase.

In 2022, port activities in Paranaguá and Antonina led to R$ 174 million in earnings to public coffers through ISS payments. Of this amount, R$ 169 million was collected in Paranaguá, while Antonina accounted for R$ 5.6 million. ISS is a tax levied on services provided by companies and self-employed professionals collected directly by municipalities.

Notably, Paranaguá alone witnessed an impressive 76% increase, with collections rising from R$ 96.5 million in 2021 to R$ 169 million in 2022. According to the Municipal Treasury Department, the city’s overall tax collection reached R$ 881 million in 2022. Hence, approximately one-fifth of the municipality’s total tax revenue came from port companies.

Furthermore, it is worth highlighting that 57% of the municipality’s total ISS collection, derived from various sources, can be directly attributed to port-related activities. In 2022, this amounted to BRL 296 million, with BRL 169 million stemming from port operations.

ANTONINA – In Antonina, the port sector’s contribution to ISS exhibited a notable 24% increase in 2022. The contribution rose from BRL 4.5 million in 2021 to BRL 5.6 million last year. Moreover, port activity stood out as one of the sectors with a 6% share of the municipality’s total tax collection.