TIN validation guidance for Brazil
Access country-specific reference information, recognised formats and validation resources designed for compliance teams, finance departments and enterprise operations.
TIN / CPF / CNPJ Check Brazil
To validate a Brazilian Tax Identification Number (TIN ), you must put the TIN , CPF or CNPJ number on top, which must obey the following format:
For Individuals (TIN / CPF)
The Taxpayer indentification number (TIN) assumes the following format:
• NNN.NNN.NNN-NN (11 digits)
CPF stands for “Individual Taxpayer Registry” and is equivalent to the tax identification number (TIN) for individuals.
For Entities (TIN / CNPJ)
The Taxpayer indentification number (TIN) assumes the following format:
• NN.NNN.NNN / NNNN-NN (14 digits)
The CNPJ stands for “National Register of Legal Entities” and is equivalent to tax identification number (TIN) for legal entities.
N identifies that it must be a numeric digit.
After validation, additional information about the introduced CPF or CNPJ will be made available.
Official example structures
Use the following examples as guidance for commonly recognised tax identification formats.