CNPJ Guides

Everything you need to know about CNPJ: how to open, look up, validate and more.

What is CNPJ?

Learn what CNPJ is, what it is used for, how it is formed and how to look it up. Complete guide on the Brazilian company registration number.

How to open a CNPJ

Step by step guide to opening a CNPJ. Learn how to register your company and get your CNPJ from the Federal Revenue.

CNPJ Card β€” How to issue the certificate

Learn how to issue the CNPJ Card (registration certificate) from the Federal Revenue. Step by step to download the document.

MEI CNPJ β€” Everything about the Individual Microentrepreneur

Learn everything about MEI CNPJ: how to open, look up, costs and obligations of the Individual Microentrepreneur in Brazil.

Inactive CNPJ β€” What it means and how to fix it

Learn what inactive CNPJ (inapto) means, consequences and how to regularize your company registration status.

Alphanumeric CNPJ β€” What changes and when it starts

Understand what the alphanumeric CNPJ is, when it will be implemented and what changes for Brazilian companies.

How to cancel (close) a CNPJ

Learn how to cancel or close a CNPJ with the Federal Revenue. Step by step guide to shutting down a company.

CNPJ and Simples Nacional β€” Complete guide

Learn everything about Simples Nacional: what it is, who can opt in, revenue limits and how to check if a company is enrolled.

How much does it cost to open and maintain a CNPJ

Find out how much it costs to open a CNPJ and the monthly costs to maintain your company. Updated values for 2026.

CNPJ Registration Status β€” Types and meanings

Understand the types of CNPJ registration status: active, suspended, inactive, closed and null. Learn what each status means.