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Only the extracted annual management discussion is evaluated using dictionary version 1.1. Score = (positive − negative) ÷ matched terms × 100. Quarterly reports and current filings are excluded. This lexical measure does not assess financial health and may not fully capture context or negation.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Results of operations - Income tax" for further information. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of these proposed legislative changes as new guidance becomes available. Legislative changes could impact our effective tax rate and tax liabilities. In addition, Brazil is currently undergoing a tax reform to replace several local taxes with a dual VAT system. The new system will become effective in 2026 and will face a transitional period until 2033, with the progressive charging of the new taxes and the extinction of the ones currently in place, as well as the implementation of the split payment system.
For additional information regarding this and other Brazilian tax reforms, please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Sales tax - Brazilian Tax Reform - Consumption taxation and Note 13 – Income taxes - Brazilian Tax Reform - Income tax. Furthermore, we have a complex corporate structure, with entities that are subject to taxation in multiple jurisdictions, and the management of that structure and the transactions among our entities creates potential tax exposures for us in multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. as well as the jurisdictions where our subsidiaries operate. Further, any changes to, suspension or revocation of, any tax incentive regimes or other tax benefits that we may receive, including tax benefits under the Argentina knowledge-based economy promotional regime and under the Brazilian social security contribution regime and ICMS (Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias, Serviços de Transporte Interestadual, Intermunicipal e Comunicação) tax incentive benefits, could have a material adverse effect in our business, results of operation and financial position.
Competition We may be subject to private claims, lawsuits, regulatory and government investigations, other proceedings and orders involving allegations that our actions may violate antitrust or competition laws, or otherwise constitute unfair competition. Regulations concerning competition and digital platforms continue to evolve in the jurisdictions where we operate, and authorities may examine a wide range of conduct, including data use, interoperability and commercial relationships with sellers, buyers or partners. In August 2025, the Mexican antitrust authority (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica, now the Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio) concluded its proceeding regarding alleged barriers to competition in the e-commerce market in Mexico. The authority identified potential concerns related to the operation of Buy Box algorithms and the integration of logistics services by Amazon Mexico and Mercado Libre, however, no corrective measures were imposed and the proceeding was closed.
Governments and other regulators in Latin America continue to monitor competition in digital markets and may initiate new reviews or inquiries in the future. Private claims have been and may continue to be brought against us in the future for potential breaches of antitrust or competition law and/or unfair competition. Contractual agreements and/or our business practices with buyers, sellers, financial partners or other companies could give rise to regulatory action, antitrust investigations or litigation in the jurisdictions where we operate. Such claims and investigations, even if without foundation, typically are very expensive to defend, involve negative publicity and substantial diversion of our management's time and effort, and could result in significant judgments against us or in commitments, remedies or modifications to our business practices.
They could also lead to additional compliance costs or adjustments to certain aspects of our operations. Competition authorities in several Latin American jurisdictions continue to cooperate and exchange information on digital-market issues, which may lead to simultaneous or coordinated reviews of similar matters. Banking, Money Transmission and Domestic or Cross-Border Electronic Funds Transfer A number of jurisdictions where we operate have enacted legislation regulating money deposits, transmitters, lending activity and/or electronic payments or funds transfers. We are subject to regulation in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay, that require or would require us to obtain licenses or regulatory authorizations to operate certain services provided by Mercado Pago and that would subject us to additional regulatory requirements.
As an authorized or licensed payment services provider, electronic money institution, lender, issuer of credit, debit or prepaid card, acquirer and/or money transmitter in certain jurisdictions where we operate, we are subject to, among other requirements, restrictions with respect to the investment of customer funds, reporting requirements and inspection by regulatory agencies. […]