CNPJ for Foreign-Owned Companies
A foreign company that owns a Brazilian company needs its own CNPJ and a representative in Brazil. See what Normative Instruction RFB 2.119/2022 requires.
Ler artigo →Brazil CNPJ Guide
Independent English-language guide to CNPJ registration, company formation and tax basics in Brazil, for founders and foreigners navigating the process.
CNPJ Glossary: Brazil's Company Tax ID
A working glossary of CNPJ, Brazil's company tax ID: number structure, the 2026 alphanumeric format, issuing bodies and the terms that surround it.
Ler artigo →How to check a CNPJ status in Brazil
A CNPJ status in Brazil is free to check on the Receita Federal registry. See the five possible statuses and what each one means for contracts.
Ler artigo →Do You Need a CPF Before a CNPJ via gov.br?
A foreign individual needs a CPF before a Brazilian CNPJ can be registered via gov.br, since the CPF identifies every partner in the REDESIM filing.
Ler artigo →CNPJ for Foreigners: How gov.br Registration Works
A foreigner needs a CPF before a CNPJ in Brazil, via a consulate abroad or a resident attorney-in-fact with a Hague-apostilled power of attorney.
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