CPF - Individual Taxpayer Register Number
Registering for the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) is mandatory for all Brazilian nationals, and for foreign nationals of any age who own or would like to own assets and rights in Brazil which are subject to public registration, including real estate, vehicles, vessels, aircrafts, equity interests / stock shares, bank accounts or financial / capital market investments.
The CPF number is issued only once (unique and definitive), and it is not possible to register twice. The CPF number will be generated upon registration and recorded on the receipt provided to the applicant. The number must be kept in a safe place or memorised, as "CPF cards" are no longer issued.
Due to tax privacy regulations, those who have lost / forgotten their CPF number must retrieve it directly at one of the units of the Federal Revenue ("Receita Federal") in Brazil, as this matter cannot be solved at the Consulate. If necessary, the request can be done by proxy by a representative of the interested party. Further clarifications can be obtained by e-mail at: cpf.residente.exterior@receita.fazenda.gov.br
The service is free of charge.
FOR BRAZILIAN NATIONALS: Registration by e-mail
The possibility of obtaining the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) registration by e-mail has been extended to foreign citizens by the Federal Revenue ("Receita Federal"). In order to send your request by e-mail, please see the instructions below:
1) Fill in the online CPF form (Please note that you must allow pop-up windows in your internet browser in order to submit the form). A protocol number is generated once you finish completing the form and click on "submit".
2) Send your CPF registration application to cpf.residente.exterior@rfb.gov.br. Please attach digital copies of the documents below (PDF or JPEG documents only):
- CPF online form receipt (printed and signed);
- Valid passport;
- Full birth certificate containing both parents’ names (this document is optional, but recommended in order to show the parents’ names in the registration);
- Photo of the applicant’s face holding the valid passport, in which the photograph and document number must be legible, so that the applicant can be correctly identified;
- Applicants under 16: valid passport and "selfie" of father or mother holding his/her valid passport.
CPF FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
1) Fill in the online CPF form (Please note that you must allow pop-up windows in your internet browser in order to submit the form). A protocol number is generated once you finish completing the form and click on "submit".
2) Fill the form for CPF application at the Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi
3) Apply for the service CPF para estrangeiros/ Individual Taxpayer Register Number on e-consular, uploading the needed documents:
- CPF online form receipt (printed and signed);
- Valid passport;
- Full birth certificate containing both parents’ names (this document is optional, but recommended in order to show the parents’ names in the registration);
4) Once your application on e-consular is approved, you can book the appointment to go to the Embassy. On the day of your appointment, procceed to the Embassy and present all requested documents, originals and copies, and both forms.
REGULARIZATION, PERSONAL DATA MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION OF CPF
Services such as regularization, personal data modification or cancellation of CPF number must also be requested by e-mail. In order to send your request by e-mail to the Federal Revenue ("Receita Federal"), please see the instructions below:
1) Fill in the online CPF form (Please note that you must allow pop-up windows in your internet browser in order to submit the form). A protocol number is generated once you finish completing the form and click on "submit".
2) Send your CPF application to cpf.residente.exterior@rfb.gov.br. Please attach digital copies of the documents below (PDF or JPEG documents only):
- CPF online form receipt (printed and signed);
- Valid passport;
- Full birth or marriage certificate (or any other document required as proof of data modification);
- Photo of the applicant’s face holding the valid passport, in which the photograph and document number must be legible, so that the applicant can be correctly identified;
- Applicants under 16: valid passport and "selfie" of father or mother holding his/her valid passport.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
An applicant can authorize someone to request CPF services on his/her behalf. In this case, in addition to the documents and procedures explained above, the applicant's representative must also present:
- Photo ID;
- Formal power of attorney;
- His/her own CPF number.