e-CNPJ A3 with Token — 2 years | Online Issuance

A complete solution for your company: e-CNPJ (Brazilian business digital certificate) A3 with an ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) USB token included and valid for 2 years. The token is shipped by Correios (Brazilian postal service) at a flat shipping rate. The certificate is issued by video call after you receive the device. Ideal for issuing NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoice), accessing e-CAC (Receita Federal's online service portal) for businesses, taking part in public tenders, handling foreign trade operations, and meeting all digital tax obligations.

Required documents (online issuance): CNH (Brazilian driver's license) of the legal representative issued after 2017 (required). Any additional company documents will be requested during the video call itself, hassle-free.

What it is for

• Issuing NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoice, model 55)
• Issuing NFC-e (Brazilian electronic consumer invoice, model 65)
• Issuing CT-e (Brazilian electronic bill of lading)
• Issuing MDF-e (Brazilian electronic tax document manifest)
• Issuing NFS-e (Brazilian electronic service invoice)
• Accessing e-CAC for businesses (Receita Federal's online service portal, legal entities)
• Filing IRPJ, CSLL, PIS/COFINS, and CIDE (Brazilian federal business taxes)
• Submitting EFD-Reinf (Brazilian digital tax bookkeeping of withholdings)
• Submitting eSocial for businesses (Brazilian digital labor reporting, payroll, hiring, terminations)
• Submitting the ECF (Brazilian tax accounting bookkeeping)
• Submitting the ECD (Brazilian digital accounting bookkeeping, SPED Accounting)
• Transmitting the DCTFWeb (Brazilian federal tax debts and credits return)
• Reinstating an inactive or unfit company, signing the request on e-CAC (Receita Federal's online service portal) without an in-person visit
• Accessing the state SEFAZ (Brazilian state tax authority) portal (SEFAZ-e, NFCE, among others)
• Communicating with the Central Bank of Brazil (DLO, requests, and information)
• Registering for and filing returns under the Simples Nacional (Brazilian simplified tax regime for small businesses)
• Accessing Caixa Econômica Federal's Conectividade Social (corporate FGTS, Brazilian employee severance fund)
• Public tenders and electronic reverse auctions (ComprasNet, BEC, PNCP)
• Registering with SISCOMEX (Brazilian integrated foreign trade system) for foreign trade operations
• Registering with the Receita Federal's Radar (foreign trade operator authorization for imports and exports)
• Signing legally valid business contracts and corporate acts
• Issuing electronic powers of attorney to represent the company
• Electronic communication with the Junta Comercial (Brazilian state commercial registry) to open, amend, and close a CNPJ (Brazilian business taxpayer ID)
• Accessing the Social Security Services Portal (corporate INSS, Brazilian social security)
• Obtaining compliance certificates (CND, CRF, CPEN, Brazilian tax and FGTS clearance certificates)
• Signing business credit and financing agreements online
• Registering on supplier accreditation portals (supply chain)
• Electronically signing corporate legal documents (contracts, minutes, bylaws)

Frequently asked questions

What is the e-CNPJ and what is it used for?

The e-CNPJ is the Business Digital Certificate issued under the ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) standard. It digitally identifies the company, allowing it to issue electronic invoices, sign legally valid documents, access government portals on behalf of the CNPJ (Brazilian business taxpayer ID), and meet all electronic tax, accounting, and labor obligations required by Brazilian law.

Do I need an e-CNPJ to issue NF-e?

Yes. Issuing NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoice, model 55), NFC-e (Brazilian electronic consumer invoice, model 65), CT-e (Brazilian electronic bill of lading), and MDF-e (Brazilian electronic cargo manifest) requires the company to have a valid e-CNPJ to digitally sign the XML files sent to SEFAZ (Brazilian state tax authority). Without a digital certificate, the company cannot issue electronic tax documents.

Can the e-CNPJ be used to reinstate an inactive or unfit company with the Receita Federal?

Yes. With the e-CNPJ, the legal representative can access the company's e-CAC (Receita Federal's online service portal), check the CNPJ (Brazilian business taxpayer ID) registration status, settle outstanding debts, and electronically sign the reactivation request, all without visiting a Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) office. The process can be completed 100% online.

Can I use the e-CNPJ to take part in public tenders?

Yes. The e-CNPJ is required to register for and take part in electronic reverse auctions and public tenders on the ComprasNet (federal government), BEC (São Paulo), and PNCP (National Public Procurement Portal) platforms, as well as state and municipal portals, both for submitting bids and for electronically signing contracts.

Does the e-CNPJ work for imports and exports?

Yes. The e-CNPJ is required to register with SISCOMEX (Brazilian integrated foreign trade system) and with the Receita Federal's Radar system (foreign trade operator authorization), both used for foreign trade operations. Without a digital certificate, the company cannot be authorized to import or export goods.

What is the difference between the e-CNPJ A1 and A3?

The e-CNPJ A1 is stored as a file on the computer, practical for everyday use in issuing NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoice) and accessing portals. The e-CNPJ A3 is stored on a physical device (token or smart card), offering greater security. Some banking systems, foreign trade portals, and company registration offices strictly require the A3.

Do I need an e-CNPJ to submit EFD-Reinf and eSocial for businesses?

Yes. Submitting EFD-Reinf (Brazilian digital tax bookkeeping of withholdings and other tax information), eSocial (Brazilian digital payroll and labor reporting system) for businesses, and DCTFWeb (Brazilian federal tax debts and credits return) requires a digital signature with an e-CNPJ to authenticate and transmit the events to the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service).

Can an accountant use the company's e-CNPJ to sign documents?

The accountant must use their own e-CPF (Brazilian individual digital certificate) with an electronic power of attorney granted by the company's legal representative through e-CAC (Receita Federal's online service portal). The e-CNPJ belongs to the company's legal representative, for the accountant to sign on behalf of the CNPJ (Brazilian business taxpayer ID), a properly executed electronic power of attorney is required on the Receita Federal portal.

What is the difference between online and in-person issuance?

With online issuance, the legal representative is verified by video call with biometric analysis, without leaving home. With in-person issuance, the representative visits an accredited service location. In both cases, you must present the up-to-date articles of incorporation, the CNPJ (Brazilian business taxpayer ID), and the representative's ID document.

After purchasing, how do I get the certificate issued?

Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive instructions by email. For online issuance, schedule the video call and have the following on hand: up-to-date articles of incorporation or bylaws, CNPJ (Brazilian business taxpayer ID) card, and the legal representative's original ID document. For in-person issuance, go to the service location with the same documents.