Brazil - Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate (CND)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate (CND), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Economy link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. They will assess the reasons for seeking a mineral and verify the provided documentation.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Once the CND request is approved and processed, the applicant will receive the Tax Compliance Certificate electronically or by mail, depending on the tax authority's procedures.
12. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Original Brazilian Identity Card (RG)
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc.)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• A copy of CPF or CNPJ.
• A copy of the tax registration certificate.
• A copy of tax returns for the previous three years.
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Economy
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Block F, Annex Building,
Wing A, Ground Floor,
CEP 70059-900. Brasilia DF
Contact link

Eligibility

The applicant may be eligible to apply for a Tax Compliance Certificate (CND) in Brazil if one meets the following criteria:

• If the individual is a Brazilian citizen or resident.
• If it's a company or individual that is registered with the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB).
• Have no outstanding tax debts.
• Have not been convicted of any tax crimes.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The CND is valid for one year.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Tax Compliance Certificate (CND) in Brazil is a document issued by the Receita Federal do Brazil (RFB), the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, to individuals and companies that are in compliance with Brazilian tax laws.

Information which might help

The CND is required for a variety of purposes, such as:

• Obtaining a loan or mortgage
• Opening a bank account
• Bidding on government contracts
• Importing or exporting goods
• Registering a business

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The CND is a valuable document that can help individuals to do business in Brazil. It can also help one to obtain loans or mortgages, and to open bank accounts.