Brazil’s Technical Note 2026.003 v1.00 introduces the Simplified DANFE Type 2, allowing NF-e model 55 to be used in some end-consumer transactions usually covered by NFC-e model 65. The change is visual and operational only; it does not alter the NF-e XML, schemas, or validation rules. It defines the printed layout, QR code formats, consumer identification rules, contingency messages, and formatting requirements. Testing starts on July 1, 2026, and production on August 3, 2026. ERP, POS, and printing systems must be updated before the deadline.
Brazil Introduces Simplified DANFE Type 2: Key Visual and Operational Updates for 2026
Public
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Category:
Technical description
Views:
75
Content accuracy validation date:
13.07.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
08:13h
The Simplified DANFE Type 2 is only a graphical representation of the authorized NF-e. The legal document remains the XML file approved by SEFAZ. The document must be printed by the taxpayer’s own application on a standard non-fiscal printer, using only information contained in the NF-e XML, except for authorization return data such as protocol and messages.
The Technical Note defines two official QR code print models: one with the QR code on the side and one with the QR code centered. It also establishes nine mandatory layout sections: issuer header, products/services, totals, new tax totals for IBS, CBS, and IS, access key consultation, QR code, consumer identification, NF-e identification, fiscal authority message, and taxpayer message.
Important printing and formatting rules include a minimum paper width of 56 mm, text legibility for at least six months, QR code minimum size of 25 mm x 25 mm, and the access key displayed in 11 blocks of 4 digits. In non-face-to-face operations, such as e-commerce or delivery, consumer name and address must be shown.
For offline contingency, the document must display “ISSUED IN CONTINGENCY – Pending authorization” in two locations, and the establishment must print and retain a second copy until the NF-e is transmitted and authorized. In the testing environment, the document must show “ISSUED IN A TEST ENVIRONMENT – NO FISCAL VALUE.”
Implementation starts in the testing environment on July 1, 2026, and in production on August 3, 2026. Developers must update printing systems, QR code generation, timezone conversion, access key formatting, contingency cryptography, and QR code value formatting.
Technical Note 2026.003 does not change the NF-e XML, schemas, or validation rules. Its impact is visual and operational, defining how the simplified document shown to the consumer must be printed.
Other news from Brazil
Brazil Technical Note 2026.004 v1.01: NF-e and NFC-e Schemas Updated for Alphanumeric CNPJ Format
Public
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil’s Technical Note 2026.004 v1.01 updates NF-e and NFC-e systems to support the new alphanumeric CNPJ format, which applies only to new registrations while existing CNPJs remain unchanged. The new CNPJ keeps 14 characters, with the first 12 positions alphanumeric and the last 2 numeric check digits. The change affects XML schemas, CNPJ fields, access keys, validations, barcode standards, DF-e... Read more
Brazil Technical Note 2025.002: NF-e and NFC-e Layouts Overhauled for New IBS, CBS, and IS Fields
Public
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil’s Technical Note 2025.002 IBS/CBS/IS updates NF-e and NFC-e for Tax Reform, adding new fields and rules for IBS, CBS, and IS. It introduces Group UB, item-level tax classification, Credit/Debit Notes, and rules for SUFRAMA, cashback, advance payments, references, and fuel taxation. For Normal Regime taxpayers, IBS/CBS fields become mandatory on August 3, 2026. ERP, POS, and invoicing system... Read more
Brazil Technical Note 2026.002 v1.00: Key NF-e and NFC-e Updates for Retail and E-Commerce
Public
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil’s Technical Note 2026.002 v1.00 updates NF-e and NFC-e rules for retail, e-commerce, and delivery. It introduces cStat 120 authorization with warning and the new Simplified DANFE Type 2, allowing NF-e use in some NFC-e-like transactions. It also adds stricter rules for CFOPs, buyer identification, QR codes, contingency, transport data, and invoice limits. Retailers, POS/ERP providers, and e... Read more
Brazil Tax Reform: 2028 Set as Crucial Stabilization Phase Ahead of Gradual IBS Rollout
Public
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil’s 2028 tax reform phase will focus on stabilizing CBS and Selective Tax (IS) after their 2027 launch and preparing for IBS from 2029. Businesses and software providers should use this period to adjust pricing, cash flow, tax credits, reporting, ERP systems, and compliance tools before the more complex transition begins. Brazil’s transition to the new tax model will remain a major oper... Read more
Brazil Postpones Integrated Payment Reporting Deadline for Group 3 Taxpayers to November 2026
Public
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
The rule applies mainly to card and PIX payments, requiring payment data such as amount, authorization code, payment institution CNPJ, terminal ID, and PIX endToEndId to be reported in Group YA. It affects retailers, POS/ERP providers, and payment systems. The latest update, introduced by Normative Instruction No. 66/2026, postponed the deadline for Group 3 taxpayers from July 1, 2026, to November... Read more
Brazil Technical Note 2014.002 v1.40: NF-e Distribution Web Service Switched to Alphanumeric CNPJ Support
Public
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Brazil’s Technical Note 2014.002 v1.40 updates the NFeDistribuicaoDFe web service to support alphanumeric CNPJs. ERP and e-invoicing systems must handle CNPJ fields as character values, process compressed XML returns, follow NSU sequencing, and respect query limits to avoid rejection 656 – Improper Consumption. The main change in version 1.40 is the adjustment of CNPJ fields from numeric (“N... Read more