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I got a notice that my CNPJ is inapto (inactive/blocked). Does that mean the company was closed?

TF Con · July 07, 2026

No, inapto is not the same as closed. Your CNPJ still exists, but it's been blocked. This usually happens when the company fails to file mandatory tax returns for several months in a row. In practice, you can't issue invoices or run the business properly. The good news: it can be reversed. TF Con identifies what's pending, files the overdue returns, and requests reactivation. Fast, without you getting lost on the Receita Federal (Brazil's federal tax authority) website. Talk to us before penalties pile up.

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