- Brazil published Technical Note 2026.004 v1.00 to prepare e-Invoice and e-Receipt systems for the new alphanumeric CNPJ format.
- The change implements Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,229/2024, which allows letters in CNPJ numbers as numeric combinations are running out.
- Systems affected include XML schemas, web services, access keys, and identification fields for issuers, recipients, carriers, marketplaces, payment intermediaries, and technical managers.
- Businesses, ERP/middleware providers, and developers must update databases, validations, APIs, XML generation, storage, and SEFAZ integrations.
- Timeline: testing environment starts June 1, 2026; production starts July 1, 2026.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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