How to calculate Interest in Brazil

How to calculate Interest in Brazil

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Published May 24, 2025 • Updated May 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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How the limitation period applies

The controlling primary authority for Brazilian statutory interest - SELIC rate and CDC (Consumer Defense Code) is CDC Art. 52.

CDC Art. 52. O.juros de mora serão equivalentes à taxa SELIC acumulada mensalmente, acrescida de 1% ao mês.

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