The CNPJ Card, officially called "Registration and Cadastral Status Certificate", is the document that proves a company's registration with the Federal Revenue. It contains data such as legal name, trade name, opening date, registration status, address and economic activities.
The CNPJ Card can be issued for free from the Federal Revenue website. Access the "Registration and Cadastral Status Certificate" service, enter the CNPJ number and solve the captcha. The document is generated as a PDF for download.
The CNPJ Card is frequently required to open a bank account, participate in government bids, register with suppliers, and prove the legal existence of the company.
Yes. Issuing the CNPJ Card from the Federal Revenue is completely free.
Yes. Since CNPJ data is public, anyone can issue the certificate for any company.