FGTS anniversary withdrawal: how does it work? Find out how to withdraw your benefit

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The FGTS anniversary withdrawal works by allowing you to withdraw a certain amount of money from your FGTS account on your birthday. To withdraw the money, simply go to any bank or financial institution that offers FGTS services and request a form to make the anniversary withdrawal.

The Federal Government Savings Fund (FGTS) is a pension program that provides workers with a safety net in the event of job loss or retirement.

The program is funded by a percentage of workers' wages, and employers must also contribute to the fund.

What is FGTS?

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The FGTS is a federal savings program created to encourage long-term savings for Brazilians. The FGTS allows you to withdraw the money you have saved, plus interest, when you reach certain milestones in your life, such as buying a house or retiring.

Here you will learn how to make the FGTS anniversary withdrawal if you are eligible and active in the program.

Who can withdraw from FGTS?

The account holder, or the owner of the property being purchased with FGTS funds, can make withdrawals. Withdrawals are also permitted in the event of purchase cancellation, as well as for payment of fees related to the purchase process and property transfer taxes.

Withdrawals must be requested through Caixa Econômica Federal, at any branch or by telephone (0800 726 0101). The request can be made by the account holder or by someone authorized by him/her, by means of a power of attorney.

The documents required for this request are: identity document (RG), CPF number and proof of address. If you are making a request for someone else, you will need to prove your authorization to act on that person's behalf.

When can you withdraw from FGTS?

The special withdrawal of FGTS can be made:

How do I make a birthday withdrawal? You need to go to a bank or post office with your ID and fill out a form. The money will be deposited into your account within 30 days.

How do you withdraw from FGTS?

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The first thing you need to do is open a Brazilian bank account. Once you do that, you can go to any Caixa Econômica Federal branch and request a form to start the withdrawal process.

You’ll need to fill out some paperwork and show proof of your identity, but the process is relatively straightforward. You can typically expect to receive your money within 30 days.

Keep in mind that you will be taxed on any withdrawals over R$1,000. So if you have a lot of money saved, it may be best to wait until you have accumulated enough to make a larger withdrawal, so that you don't end up paying too much in taxes.

If you want to request the FGTS anniversary withdrawal, you will have to choose to receive it in the application itself.

What are the benefits of withdrawing from FGTS?

Withdrawing from your FGTS account is one of the most common ways to receive financial assistance in Brazil. Withdrawals from your FGTS account can be used for a variety of purposes, such as buying a house, paying for higher education, or even starting a business.

There are two ways to withdraw from your FGTS account, either through Caixa Econômica Federal or using an FGTS card.

The first way to withdraw money from your FGTS account is through Caixa Econômica Federal. To do this, you will need to have an active savings account with the bank and be over 18 years old.

You can then request a withdrawal form at any bank branch. The form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian if you are under 18.

The second way to withdraw money from your FGTS account is by using an FGTS card. This card can be obtained at any post office in Brazil.

To use this card, you will need to present your ID and sign a withdrawal receipt. The funds will then be transferred to your card within 3 to 5 days.

Is it worth withdrawing the FGTS anniversary withdrawal?

The Federal Savings Tax (FGTS) is a social security system for Brazilian workers with formal employment contracts. The fund gives workers the possibility, among other things, of withdrawing money in the event of unemployment or dismissal from work.

Now, in addition to these cases, it is possible to make a partial withdrawal of the FGTS for those who have their birthday approaching. The employee can choose how much money they want to withdraw within the limit of 30% of the total savings and does not need to justify the use of the amount withdrawn.

However, it is important to note that this withdrawal works like a loan: that is, the employee will have to pay interest on what was withdrawn and will have up to 24 months to return the money (or extend this period by paying an additional fee).

Therefore, before deciding whether or not to make this withdrawal from your FGTS account, consider all the pros and cons so that you can make the best decision for your current financial situation.

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