CPF FOR FOREIGNERS
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR A CPF?
Foreign citizens of any age, who own or wish to own, in Brazil, assets and rights subject to public registration, including properties, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, corporate interests or accounts, bank accounts or applications in the financial market, must register with the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF).
The CPF number is assigned only once (it is unique and definitive), with no possibility of second registration. The CPF number will be generated at the time of issuance and will appear on the receipt that will be given to the applicant. The number must be kept in a safe place, as CPF are no longer being issued.
Anyone who has forgotten their CPF number must request its recovery in Brazil, to the Receita Federal (RFB). Due to tax data secrecy, this problem cannot be resolved at the Consulate General of Brazil in Toronto. If necessary, the request may be made by a representative of the interested party in Brazil, by power of attorney.
As set out in COCAD/COGEA Joint Ordinance No. 53/2023, foreigners who are abroad must present their CPF requests to Brazilian consular offices.
The service is free.
To request this service at the Consulate General of Brazil in Toronto, gather the necessary documentation:
1 CPF Form: The form must be filled out online on the Federal Revenue website (click here to access). After clicking "send" a protocol number will be generated. Follow the instructions on the website to print the form. If printing fails for any reason, write down the generated protocol number.
2 Original and copy of identification document: Valid passport is mandatory. In addition, a birth certificate with parental information is desirable, as it is the only document that will allow the inclusion of parents' names in your registry.
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*Notes:
- The "Título Eleitoral" (Voter's Registration) field of the form must be left blank.
- For minors under 16, a birth certificate with parental information is mandatory.
- Registration form (FCPF), to be signed at the Consulate during your appointment.
- Minors must be accompanied by their parents.
HOW TO APPLY
The service request must be made through the e-consular system.
PROCESSING TIME
On the day of your scheduled appointment.