e-CNPJ A3 with Token — 2 years | In-Person Issuance

A complete solution with an e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) A3, an ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) USB token included, and in-person issuance. The token is handed over on the spot. Valid for 2 years. Recommended for companies that need maximum security and prefer face-to-face validation. It is especially well suited for foreign trade operations, public procurement contracts, notarial acts and high-value banking transactions.

Accepted documents (in-person issuance): a valid, officially recognized photo ID of the legal representative (RG (Brazilian national ID card), CPF (Brazilian individual taxpayer ID), professional association ID card, carteira de trabalho (Brazilian employment record booklet) or passport) + a company document issued by Rede SIM (Brazilian national business registration network). Service location: Rua da Glória, 108, Liberdade, São Paulo/SP.

What it is for

• Issuing NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoice, model 55)
• Issuing NFC-e (Brazilian electronic consumer invoice, model 65)
• Issuing CT-e (Electronic Bill of Lading)
• Issuing MDF-e (Electronic Manifest of Tax Documents)
• Issuing NFS-e (Brazilian electronic service invoice)
• Access to e-CAC (Receita Federal online service portal) for legal entities
• Filing IRPJ (corporate income tax), CSLL (social contribution on net profit), PIS/COFINS (federal social contributions on revenue) and CIDE (economic intervention contribution) returns
• Submitting EFD-Reinf (Digital Tax Bookkeeping of Withholdings)
• Submitting eSocial (Brazilian digital payroll and labor reporting system) for Companies (payroll, hirings, terminations)
• Submitting ECF (Tax Accounting Bookkeeping)
• Submitting ECD (Digital Accounting Bookkeeping, SPED Accounting)
• Transmitting DCTFWeb (Brazilian federal tax debts and credits declaration)
• Reinstating an inactive or unfit company: signing the request in e-CAC (Receita Federal online service portal) without an in-person visit
• Access to the state SEFAZ (Brazilian state tax authority) portal (SEFAZ-e, NFCE, among others)
• Communication with the Central Bank of Brazil (DLO (Central Bank operational limits report), requests and information)
• Registration and filing of returns under Simples Nacional (Brazilian simplified tax regime for small businesses)
• Access to Caixa Econômica Federal's Conectividade Social (corporate FGTS (Brazilian employee severance fund))
• Public tenders and electronic reverse auctions (ComprasNet, BEC, PNCP)
• Registration with SISCOMEX (Brazilian foreign trade system) for foreign trade operations
• Registration with the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) Radar system (importing and exporting)
• Signing legally valid business contracts and corporate acts
• Issuing electronic powers of attorney to represent the company
• Electronic communication with Juntas Comerciais (Brazilian state commercial registries) to open, amend and close a CNPJ (Brazilian corporate taxpayer ID)
• Access to the Social Security Services Portal (corporate INSS (Brazilian National Social Security Institute))
• Issuing compliance certificates (CND (federal tax clearance certificate), CRF (FGTS compliance certificate), CPEN (certificate of debts with clearance effect))
• Signing business credit and financing agreements online
• Registration on supplier accreditation portals (supply chain)
• Electronic signing of corporate legal documents (contracts, minutes, bylaws)

Frequently asked questions

What is the e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) and what is it used for?

The e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) is the Digital Certificate for Legal Entities 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 corporate taxpayer ID) and meet all the electronic tax, accounting and labor obligations required by Brazilian law.

Do I need an e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) to issue NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoices)?

Yes. Issuing NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoice, model 55), NFC-e (Brazilian electronic consumer invoice, model 65), CT-e (Electronic Bill of Lading) and MDF-e (Brazilian electronic manifest of tax documents) requires the company to have a valid e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) 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 (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) be used to reinstate an inactive or unfit company with the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service)?

Yes. With the e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate), the legal representative can access the company's e-CAC (Receita Federal online service portal), check the registration status of the CNPJ (Brazilian corporate taxpayer ID), settle outstanding debts and electronically sign the reinstatement request, all without having to visit the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) in person. The process can be completed 100% online.

Can I use the e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) to take part in public tenders?

Yes. The e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) is required to qualify 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 on state and municipal portals, both for submitting bids and for electronically signing contracts.

Does the e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) work for importing and exporting?

Yes. The e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) is required to register with SISCOMEX (Brazilian foreign trade system) and with the Radar system (foreign trade authorization) of the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service), which are 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 (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) A1 and A3?

The e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) A1 is stored as a file on the computer, which is convenient for everyday use in issuing NF-e (Brazilian electronic invoices) 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 registry offices require the A3.

Do I need an e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) to submit EFD-Reinf (Brazilian digital tax withholding report) and eSocial (Brazilian digital payroll and labor reporting system) for Companies?

Yes. Submitting the EFD-Reinf (Digital Tax Bookkeeping of Withholdings and Other Tax Information), eSocial (Brazilian digital payroll and labor reporting system) for Companies and DCTFWeb (Brazilian federal tax debts and credits declaration) requires a digital signature with an e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) to authenticate and transmit the events to the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service).

Can an accountant use the company's e-CNPJ (Brazilian corporate digital certificate) to sign documents?

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

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

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

After purchasing, how do I get my certificate issued?

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