| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 28 June 1808 |
| Headquarters | Brasília, Distrito Federal |
| Annual budget | R$ 38,6 billion (2015) |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | www.fazenda.gov.br |
The Ministry of the Economy (Portuguese: Ministério da Fazenda) of Brazil was created in 1808 with the title Secretaria de Estado dos Negócios do Brasil e da Fazenda. The ministry is responsible for formulating and implementing the country's economic policy. Henrique Meirelles is the current Minister of Finance as of May 12, 2016, when he replaced Nelson Barbosa.