| Update: | Compliance Alert – DANFE NFC-e and QR code Technical Specifications Manual updated to version 6.0 |
| Date: | 2025-04-04 |
The National Electronic Invoice Portal has published Version 6.0 of the Technical Specifications Manual for the Auxiliary Document of Electronic Invoice (DANFE), Electronic Consumer Invoice (NFC-e), and QR-Code, introducing new technical guidelines.
What are the changes?
- Header information (Section 3.1.1): The header must now include the Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) of the NFC-e issuer, expanding the possibility of issuance to individuals.
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QR-code image generation for NFC-e (Section 4.4):
- Updated technical specifications for generating the QR code image.
- The QR code image must contain a URL.
- Minimum QR code dimensions are set at 25 mm x 25 mm.
- Addresses for consultation to be used in the QR code for the Federative Units participating in the NFC-e Project in production and testing environments are established.
- The QR code must be printed using the resident standards of non-impact printers (thermal, laser, or inkjet).
- List of validation messages (Section 5.3): Rejection 241: "NFC-e DENIED - issuer not authorized by the tax authorities" is removed from the list of NFC-e validation messages. The "denied" status will no longer exist.
What are the impacts?
- Expanded issuance: Individuals can now issue NFC-e.
- Software updates: Systems must be updated to include the issuer's CPF in the header and adhere to the new QR code specifications.
- Printing standards: Businesses must ensure their printers meet the requirements for printing the QR code with the specified dimensions and standards.
- Process adjustment: Businesses must consider that the "denied" status is no longer a rejection option.
Implementation timelines
- Approval environment (company testing environment): N/A.
- Production environment: March 31, 2025.