Tax Authority Integration - UpSeller

Direct Integration with Brazil’s Tax AuthorityMore Efficient and Compliant Invoicing with UpSeller

UpSeller is integrated with Brazil’s tax authorities (SEFAZ). Submit invoices in real time and receive authorization results and status updates quickly. Invoice for companies across all Brazilian states while keeping pace with tax reform.

  • Direct SEFAZ Connection
  • Support Across Brazil
  • Continued Tax Reform Adaptation

What Makes Invoicing in Brazil Difficult?

High Order Volumes, Complex Rules, Scattered Data, and Hard-to-Trace Errors Affect Invoicing and Fulfillment

BEFORE / Traditional Workflow

Complex Invoice Process and Repeated Work

Frequent manual work lowers efficiency.

Complex Tax Rules and Setup

Rules take time to understand and configure.

Scattered Data Requiring Manual Checks

Checks take time and errors are easy to make.

Invoice Failures Are Hard to Diagnose

Errors are difficult to understand and take time to investigate.

Invoicing and Shipping Do Not Flow Smoothly

Disconnected steps affect fulfillment.

Scattered Records Make Reconciliation Difficult

Records are hard to trace and time-consuming to organize.

AFTER / With UpSeller

Connect to Brazil’s Tax Authorities and Issue NF-e Online

Work in one place with fewer system switches.

Automate Invoicing and Speed Up Order Processing

Reduce repetitive work and move orders faster.

Configure Tax Information Flexibly

Configure in one place and reduce repeated setup.

Use Manual Invoicing for Special Cases

Handle exceptional business scenarios flexibly.

Manage the Full Invoice Lifecycle

Resolve exceptions in one workflow with fewer system switches.

Manage Invoices and Export Reports in One Place

Find and trace records faster with less manual organization.

Know What’s Supported Before Invoicing in Brazil

Understand the Supported Country, Invoice Type, and Configuration Options

  • All Brazilian States

    Supports invoicing for companies registered in all Brazilian states and the Federal District.

  • NF-e Electronic Invoice

    Supports online, automatic, and manual invoicing, plus ongoing management.

  • Three Company Tax Regimes

    Simples Nacional, MEI e Regime Normal.

Understand the Tax System, Invoice Types, and Their Scope

Brazil Collects Taxes at Federal, State, and Municipal Levels, With Invoice Types Tied to Business Scenarios

Brazilian Tax Levels

Federal · State · Municipal

Federal Taxes

Taxes and related obligations at the federal level

State Taxes

Taxes administered by states and the Federal District

Municipal Taxes

Taxes administered at the municipal level

Supported on This Page

NF-e

Electronic Invoice for Goods

Used for product sales and related transactions.

Submit invoice requests through UpSeller and receive tax authorization and status updates.

Other Common Invoice Types

For Reference
  • NFC-e

    Consumer Electronic Invoice

    Retail sales to consumers

  • CT-e

    Electronic Transport Document

    Goods transportation

  • NFS-e

    Electronic Service Invoice

    Service provision

Three Keys to Compliant Invoicing

  • XML Submission and Authorization

    Submit the invoice XML for tax authority validation. Issuance is complete after authorization.

  • Retain Digital Records as Required

    Keep invoice files and related records as legally required for tax review.

  • Follow Applicable Business Rules

    Configure invoices for the company and transaction to avoid disruptions from noncompliant issuance.

SEFAZ: A Key Step in Brazilian E-Invoice Authorization

Secretaria da Fazenda · Finance Departments of Brazilian States and the Federal District

From Submission to AuthorizationConnect the Full E-Invoice Workflow

SEFAZ validates and authorizes electronic invoices in Brazil. After a company submits an NF-e, tax authorization is required to complete issuance. UpSeller connects directly and handles submission, validation, authorization, and status checks in one place.

  • Invoice Validation and Authorization

    Validate the submitted electronic invoice data and return the authorization result.

  • Tax Collection and Audits

    Handle collection, administration, and related audits of state-level taxes.

  • Taxpayer Services and Guidance

    Provide policy guidance, technical support, and taxpayer services.

SEFAZ Virtual and Contingency Authorization

Brazil has virtual authorization environments serving certain states. If the standard authorization system is unavailable, contingency authorization through SVC may be used under the applicable state rules. Availability and procedures depend on tax authority notices and system support.

Configure Company and Product Tax Information in One Place

Connect Tax Regimes, Product Details, and Business Information in One Invoicing Workflow

Supports Three Company Tax Regimes

Choose According to Your Company Registration and Applicable Rules.

Simples Nacional

MEI

Regime Normal

Product Tax Details and Classification

Maintain the product details needed for invoicing in one place to reduce repeated entry when processing orders. Tax values depend on the company and transaction.

  • NCM Product Code

    Product classification information

  • CFOP Transaction Code

    Match sales, transfers, and other transaction types

  • Tax Classification and Parameters

    Configure tax details for products in one place

  • IBS / CBS Fields

    Adapt e-invoice fields for tax reform

View the Brazil Tax Configuration Guide →

Keep Up With IBS / CBS Through the Tax Reform Transition

As Brazil’s Consumption Tax Reform Progresses, Invoicing Systems and E-Invoice Fields Need Ongoing Updates

CBS · Federal Level

Gradually Replaces PIS / COFINS

IBS · State and Municipal Levels

Gradually Replaces ICMS / ISS

  • 2026

    Transition Testing Begins

    IBS / CBS fields are introduced, with test rates of CBS 0.9% and IBS 0.1%.

  • 2027

    CBS Implementation Begins

    PIS and COFINS phase out as the federal consumption tax system changes.

  • 2029–2032

    IBS Gradual Transition

    IBS rises gradually while ICMS and ISS are gradually reduced.

  • 2033

    Full Implementation of the New Model

    ICMS and ISS phase out as the new consumption tax model takes full effect.

UpSeller Supports New IBS / CBS Fields

UpSeller continues updating tax configurations and invoice fields as reform progresses. Effective dates for each regime and business scenario depend on the latest tax authority rules and system notices.

Tax Reform Timeline Reference: Receita Federal · View Official Guidance

Proven at Scale, Built for Reliability

Continuously Improving Invoicing for Local Operations in Brazil

Cumulative Invoices Issued

1 Billion+

Continues to Support Real-World Invoicing Needs

  • Reliable Compliance

    Follow Brazilian e-invoice standards with encrypted transmission and storage, record retention, and later review.

  • Proven at Scale

    More than one billion invoices issued, with real-world operations continuously testing system stability and capacity.

  • Continuous Improvement

    Keep pace with Brazil’s tax reform, support new IBS / CBS fields, and update configuration and invoicing capabilities.

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