Companies will be incentivized to train young people in IT.

Companies will be incentivized to train young people in IT.

The Senate Science and Technology Committee approved on Wednesday (12) a bill that grants tax incentives to companies that promote training in information and communication technology for young people between 18 and 29 years old.¹. The measure, known as PL 3040/2025, allows companies to deduct expenses related to training programs from their income tax, provided these programs are conducted in partnership with recognized educational institutions.¹.

Objective and impact

The project aims to reduce youth unemployment and expand young people's access to the technology sector, one of the sectors with the highest demand for professionals in Brazil. According to IBGE data, the unemployment rate among young people aged 18 to 29 is still higher than the national average, and the IT sector faces a shortage of qualified labor.².

The proposal will now go to the Committee on Economic Affairs (CAE), where its fiscal viability will be analyzed. If approved, it could directly impact more than 100,000 young people per year, according to Senate estimates.¹.

Positions of the parties

The government argues that the incentive will stimulate talent development and strengthen the national innovation ecosystem. Technology companies, such as the Brazilian Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies (Assespro), support the initiative, highlighting that the measure can help reduce the shortage of qualified professionals.¹.

On the other hand, critics argue that the tax incentive could lead to a loss of revenue for the state, especially during a time of fiscal adjustment. The Ministry of Finance has not yet officially commented on the project.¹.

Next steps

The project will now be analyzed by the CAE (Committee on Economic Affairs), where its compatibility with the government's fiscal targets will be evaluated. If approved, the law would come into effect next year, with a projected investment of R$200 million in training programs in 2026.¹.

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