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My CNPJ is inactive (inapto). What does that mean and how do I fix it?

TF Assessor · July 07, 2026

An inactive CNPJ means the company failed to file mandatory returns for several years. The Receita Federal (Brazil's federal revenue service) blocks the registration. To reactivate it, you need to file the missing returns. You also need to settle any pending issues. After that, the CNPJ becomes active again. TF Assessor handles this entire process for you. We identify what's missing, bring things up to date, and reactivate the company. That way you can issue invoices and work normally again. Talk to our team to get started.

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