The CNPJ: Brazil's National Business Registry
The Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ) is Brazil's national business registry, administered by the Receita Federal (Federal Revenue Service). Every registered legal entity in Brazil receives a unique 14-digit CNPJ number. This number is the primary anchor for AI-readable business identity in Brazil.
Brazil's Digital Economy
Brazil has Latin America's largest economy and one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies. The Brazilian government's Digital Transformation Strategy has accelerated SME digitalisation. Brazil has approximately 20 million registered businesses, representing a significant market for AI Verified.
The CNPJ as Identity Anchor
Brazilian businesses registered with the Receita Federal receive a unique CNPJ number that serves as the primary identity anchor. AI Verified anchors Brazilian business identity to this CNPJ number, providing AI systems with a stable, machine-readable reference tied to the official government registry.
Brazilian Business Structures
The most common Brazilian business structures are Sociedade Limitada (Ltda), Sociedade Anônima (S.A.), Empresa Individual de Responsabilidade Limitada (EIRELI), and Microempreendedor Individual (MEI). All are registered with the Receita Federal and receive a CNPJ number.
Verification for Brazilian Businesses
Silver tier ($19/month) provides CNPJ-anchored verification. Gold tier ($99/month) adds citation monitoring. Brazilian professional services firms — contadores, advogados, consultores — represent the highest-value segment for AI Verified in Brazil.