Municipal and state registration
for companies in Brazil
See when a company needs city or state registration to provide services, sell goods and issue Brazilian invoices.
What to do, step by step
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Identify whether your activity is services, commerce, industry or mixed.
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Check with the prefeitura (city hall) about municipal registration, permits, ISS and service invoice issuing.
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For movement of goods, check Sefaz (state tax authority) about state registration and ICMS.
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Verify that CNPJ, address and activities are consistent across records.
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Keep passwords, certificates and official access credentials protected and updated.
Frequently asked questions
Does every company need municipal registration?
Service providers usually need municipal registration. Rules vary by prefeitura, so check the municipality’s official website.
When do I need state registration?
Usually for commerce, industry or movement of goods subject to ICMS. Confirm the rule with the state Sefaz.
Can I issue invoices without these registrations?
It depends on the activity and the city or state. In many cases, registration is a prerequisite to issue the correct nota fiscal.
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