CPF
The Cadastro de Pessoa Física - CPF is the Individual Taxpayer's Number and is required for many everyday transactions in Brazil, including opening a bank account, applying for a job, subscribing to a mobile phone company and when buying a car or property.
Who Must Apply For a CPF Number?
Once you've registered with the Federal Police and received your RNE, you can register for a CPF. The CPF is a unique number and is only issued once.
Registration for Foreigners Resident in Brazil
To register for a CPF in Brazil, an individual will need to provide the following documents:
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Passport
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Proof of address (utilities bill)
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Completed application form
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Birth certificate (if under 16 years old)
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Proof of parentage, custody or guardianship (if applicant is a minor)
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Receipt of payment of the administration fee, issued by bank / post office
A CPF application form can be completed and printed online via the Federal Revenue (Receita Federal’s) website.
The application needs to be submitted to a local Federal Revenue office (Receita Federal) within 15 days, along with proof that the fee has been paid at a Post Office (Correios), Banco do Brasil or Caixa Econômica Federal. Proof of address is required when paying the administration fee.
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