Brazilian citizens
CPF - Individual Taxpayer Registry ["Cadastro de Pessoa Física"]
Registering for the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) is mandatory for Brazilian nationals of any age who own or would like to own assets and rights in Brazil which are subject to public registration, including real estate, vehicles, vessels, aircrafts, equity interests / stock shares, bank accounts or financial / capital market investments.
The CPF number is issued only once (unique and definitive), and it is not possible to register twice. The CPF number will be generated upon registration and recorded on the receipt provided to the applicant. The number must be kept in a safe place or memorised, as "CPF cards" are no longer issued.
Due to tax privacy regulations, those who have lost / forgotten their CPF number must retrieve it directly at one of the units of the Federal Revenue ("Receita Federal") in Brazil, as this matter cannot be solved at the Consulate. If necessary, the request can be done by proxy by a representative of the interested party. Further clarifications can be obtained by e-mail at: cpf.residente.exterior@receita.fazenda.gov.br
The service is free of charge.
- Registration by e-mail
To apply for registration by e-mail, click here and fill in the form.
After submitting the form, a PDF file will be generated containing a service code. Please note the browser's "pop-up" blocker must be disabled for the file to open. Send the request to cpf.residente.exterior@rfb.gov.br, attaching the documents listed below, in PDF or JPEG format:
- Individual registration form (FCPF) generated on the website, duly filled in and signed;
- Identification document with your name, date of birth and nationality (for example: passport, national identification document, RNE/CRNM);
- "Selfie" holding open identification document (Brazilian ID, and, if it is old, hold a foreign ID, if you have it), close to face, for identity proof purposes;
- For children under 16, send a document that proves parentage (for example, the minor's foreign birth certificate) and father's or mother's "selfie", holding their own identification document (not the minor's).
As informed by the Internal Revenue Service, the average period for completing the analysis is 5 (five) business days. Receita Federal will use the e-mail provided in the FCPF to communicate directly with the applicants about their request.
To check your submission and obtain the final CPF number, click here -
https://servicos.receita.fazenda.gov.br/servicos/cpf/consultaandamento/consultaandamento.asp
- Registration at the Consulate
Required documents:
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Original and photocopy of an ID document |
Brazilian identity card or valid passport. |
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Brazilian birth or marriage certificate |
Or other document containing the parents' names. |
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Electoral card |
Only for Brazilians aged 18 to 70 years old, for whom voting is mandatory. In case the applicant is not registered to vote or the electoral card is cancelled, it will not be possible to conclude the form. Click here to check your electoral registration status. Click here to do your electoral enrolment or, if necessary, regularise your electoral status. |
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Specific documentation (if applicable) |
Specific documentation must be submitted in the following cases: If the applicant is under 16 years old: the minor's birth certificate and identification document of one of the parents, tutor, legal guardian or custodian appointed by court decision. If the applicant is incompetent or interdict: document attesting who the parents are (birth certificate) or who holds the tutelage, custody or guardianship. |
How to request:
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The CPF must be requested through the e-consular system. Click on the link on the left to find out how to apply. |