Covered by Complyance
Brazil
Americas
E-invoicing
Status
Mandatory
Format
NF‑e, NFS‑e, CT‑e, NFCom – all XML, digitally signed.
Infrastructure
Submission to SEFAZ (state treasury) or municipal authorities.
Model
Clearance model; invoice must be authorized before issuance.
E-reporting
Status
Invoice-level clearance and record with tax authority replaces periodic VAT returns.
Format
Invoice-level clearance and record with tax authority replaces periodic VAT returns.
Scope & deadline
New layout testing July–Sept 2025; mandatory use Oct 2025; full tax fields effective Jan 2026.
More info
Brazil operates one of the world’s most detailed e‑invoicing systems. Goods invoices (NF‑e), services (NFS‑e), transport (CT‑e), telecom (NFCom) all require authorization before use. New XML layouts roll out in phases mid‑2025, full enforcement by Jan 2026.
Tax authority
SEFAZ (state-level) and municipal.
Archiving period
Minimum 5 years, accessible electronically.
E-signature
Mandatory digital certificate (ICP‑Brasil).
Regulation
SPED project; NF-e Regulation; March 2025 technical note ENCAT 2025.002 mandate.
Note
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