SINIEF Adjustment 19/2016 defines the complete legal, technical, and procedural framework for Brazil’s Electronic Consumer Invoice (NFC-e). It covers issuance rules, validation processes, contingency modes, document structure, cancellation, numbering, archiving, public consultation, and system integration—forming the legal backbone of Brazil’s retail fiscalization model Read more

The purpose of this document is to describe the treatment of e-receipts in Brazil. What is the legal basis for their issuance, which documents did it replace and why, and what are the rules for their general usage? Read more

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the main fiscal documents in Brazil – the digital receipt (NFC-e) and the electronic invoice (NF-e) – by comparing the two. Read more

The purpose of this document is to emphasise the most important fiscalization characteristics in Brazil and requirements regarding receipts, invoices, return policies, online sales, record keeping, cash registers, VAT recording, penalties and store registration. Read more

The Q&A document is an essential resource that provides clear answers to the most frequently asked questions in retail. It saves valuable time by consolidating complex information into a practical and accessible format. Prepared by our team of experienced experts, it addresses key issues such as document types, business processes, the registration process and the applicable laws and regulations Read more

This is a high-level country overview document created to explain the fiscalization model in Brazil in a simplified, business-orientated format. It is particularly suitable for retailers entering the Brazilian market, as it provides a clear and structured overview of the country’s fiscalization framework, including both software-based and hardware-based models and upcoming regulatory transitions. It is equally valuable for POS and ERP solution providers, offering essential insights into compliance requirements, fiscal receipt issuance, and system integration expectations necessary to operate within Brazil’s tax environment Read more