- Introduction of Alphanumeric CNPJ: The Brazilian Federal Revenue has introduced a new alphanumeric format for CNPJ to expand the capacity for company registrations, affecting electronic fiscal document systems.
- Technical Adjustments for Validation: Changes in electronic fiscal document schemas and validation rules are required to accommodate the new CNPJ format, including adjustments to regular expressions and digit verification calculations.
- Barcode and Access Key Modifications: Adaptations in barcode standards and access key structures are necessary to support alphanumeric characters, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and maintaining efficient data representation.
Source Joint Technical Note 2025.001 – Published on 05/08/2025
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