Buyer receives goods and checks in at unloading dockĦ. If shipment doesn’t match released NF-e by SEFAZ, server penalties can be imposedĥ. Government officials including Customs agents and patrolling police have real-time access into validity of shipment by scanning the DANF-e. DANF-e which is a paper representation is printed and attached with shipment, traditionally invoice is sent to buyer as well via electronic meansĤ. SEFAZ in real time will validate and assign NFe which must be posted back to ERP prior to release of goodsģ. Vendor must be able to produce the appropriate XML approval document from their ERP systemĢ. Note: Entire process should be archived, logged, and available via a web portal if any discrepancies or investigations are undertaken by government officials.ġ. Transportation Invoices (CTe) become mandatory starting in September 2012īrazil’s 7 Step Process for NF-e physical goods – Is your organization prepared?.Inbound validation required by law, and new 2012 mandates for incorporating with SPED reporting.Each outbound e-Invoicing solution must also provide for inbound processing as well.Must be validated and any returns accounted for via “return order process” NF-e received electronically by recipient in advance.Printed DANF-e must accompany goods in transit for validation en route.

Invoices must be registered and approved before goods are transported.Real time integration with Brazilian Tax Authority (SEFAZ).This “Nota Fiscal Eletronica” (NF-e) format is officially recognized as the sole and only invoice document of record for The Brazil tax authority, also known as SEFAZ, imposes a defined electronic standard format that all companies must adhere to closely.

Portal da nota fiscal eletronica