Business verification in Brazil
VBC certifies businesses registered in Brazil. Verification starts from the official record: in Brazil the company register is maintained by the Junta Comercial of the relevant state, and the entity is identified by its NIRE, issued by the state commercial registry.
The CNPJ is Brazil's universal business identifier and its status can be checked against the federal revenue register, which shows whether a company is active, suspended or struck off.
Where a business is registered for tax, the Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ) is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Brazilian businesses certify
Brazil's CNPJ can be checked against the federal revenue register, which shows whether a company is active, suspended or struck off. That makes status unusually verifiable, though the state-level Junta Comercial record still establishes the corporate history.
What VBC verifies for a Brazilian business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Brazilian business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- Cartão CNPJ showing active status
- Contrato social with Junta Comercial registration
- State or municipal registration where applicable
- Proof of the registered address
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Brazilian business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Brazilian businesses
Can a business registered in Brazil get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Brazil. Verification is based on records from the Junta Comercial of the relevant state, together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Brazilian business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Brazilian business normally supplies: cartão CNPJ showing active status; contrato social with Junta Comercial registration; state or municipal registration where applicable; proof of the registered address. The Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ) is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the NIRE, issued by the state commercial registry used for in verification?
The NIRE, issued by the state commercial registry identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the Junta Comercial of the relevant state. VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Brazilian business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Brazil?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Brazil remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Brazilian business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.