I'm a foreigner and I need a CNPJ. How do I get one?

The CNPJ (company tax ID) is the registration of the business, not of a person. A foreigner does not get a CNPJ for themselves. They get a CNPJ for the business they are going to open. To do that, they first need a CPF (individual taxpayer ID). Then the company is registered with the partners' details and the activity it will carry out. If a partner lives abroad, a power of attorney and a representative in Brazil also come into play. Once everything is ready, the CNPJ is issued. TF Assessor handles the full setup. The company becomes ready to operate and issue invoices.

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