How to create an invoice in Brazil
A practical checklist for Brazil: required fields, ISS / ICMS wording, BRL amounts, numbering and payment terms.
Businesses in Brazil issue invoices that follow a recognisable format. This guide lists what a document should include, the tax terminology customers expect, and the conventions that help an invoice get approved and paid quickly.
What a Brazil invoice usually includes
- Seller name, CNPJ and address
- Customer name, CNPJ/CPF and address
- Invoice number and issue date
- Description, quantity and unit price
- Tax breakdown and total in BRL
Field by field
This generator preconfigures Brazil conventions: the BRL currency, the ISS / ICMS label, DD/MM/YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
- Postal code: CEP
- Tax rates: ISS / ICMS — CNPJ
- Currency: BRL (R$)
- Invoice date: DD/MM/YYYY
- Paper size: A4
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: NF-2026-0042. Formal goods/services invoicing goes through Nota Fiscal electronic documents (NFe/NFSe).
Tax terminology: ISS / ICMS
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Brazil businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
- ISS (services): 5%
- ICMS (goods, varies): 18%
- PIS/COFINS (combined): 9.25%
Brazilian invoices carry multiple taxes — confirm the right combination for your activity.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Brazil: À vista, 7 dias, 15 dias, 28 dias, 30 dias. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
Invoicing notes for Brazil
Nota Fiscal culture
Formal B2B billing in Brazil is built around Nota Fiscal documents issued through government systems.
CNPJ or CPF
Companies give a CNPJ and individuals a CPF — either one identifies the customer on the invoice.
Multiple taxes
Services attract ISS while goods attract ICMS, and federal PIS/COFINS may apply on top.
Frequently asked questions
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Brazil?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. BRL formatting, ISS / ICMS labels and DD/MM/YYYY dates are preconfigured for Brazil.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for Brazil, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
Designed for common invoicing practices in Brazil. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.