CPF Services for non-Brazilians (new registration)
General Information
The Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) is required for non-residents in Brazil who own properties and investiments in Brazil subject to public registration including: real state, vehicles, vessels, aircrafts, stock shares, banking accounts, financial market investments and 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 memorized, 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. If necessary, the request can be done by proxy by a representative of the person concerned. Further clarifications can be obtained by e-mail: cpf.residente.exterior@receita.fazenda.gov.br
How to obtain a CPF (new registration)
1. FILL IN THE CPF ONLINE FORM
- Click here to access the CPF online form (Please note that you must allow pop-up windows in your internet browser in order to submit the form).
- The "Título Eleitoral" (Voter's Registration) field of the form must be left blank.
- Once you finish completing the form and click on "submit", a protocol number is generated.
- Print and sign the form receipt.
2. GATHER ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- CPF form receipt (printed and signed).
- Valid passport (original document).
- Birth certificate containing both parents’ names (if not in Portuguese, English or Spanish, must also provide a translation of the document).
- For applicants under 16 years old: valid passport of father or mother. One of the parents must also come to the Embassy with the applicant on the day of the appointment.
3. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Access the E-Consular System (click here) to book your appointment at the Embassy.
On the day of your appointment you must bring all the required documents to the Embassy.
CONSULAR FEE
CPF services are free.