Foreign citizens
CPF - Individual Taxpayer Registry ["Cadastro de Pessoa Física"]
Registering for the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) is mandatory for foreign 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.
Required documents:
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Original and photocopy of an ID document |
Valid passport. |
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Birth certificate (OPTIONAL) |
The presentation of the birth certificate will allow for the inclusion of the parent's names in the registration. *If the certificate has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom, including the British overseas territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), additional steps are required. Please click here for more information. |
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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. |