BUSINESS · COMPLIANCE, 2 AUGUST 2026

Key Facts

—Change — From 1 July 2026, Receita Federal began issuing alphanumeric CNPJ numbers to new registrations, per the agency.

—Legal basis — The format is set by Normative Instruction IN RFB nº 2.229/2024.

—Structure — CNPJs keep 14 positions; the first 12 may now contain letters and numbers, while the final two check digits stay numeric.