Brazil Suspends Operations of Non-Compliant Companies Starting October 26

Oct.18.2024

Brazilian Federal Revenue Service announced on October 16 the suspension of CNPJs of entities involved in illegal e-cigarette activities.

On October 16, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service announced that starting on October 26, it will suspend the tax identification numbers (CNPJ) of companies or branches engaged in illegal e-cigarette and related product commercial activities. Any entity or subsidiary engaged in commercialization, exhibition, storage, handling, or transportation of prohibited products will be immediately announced to cease operations.

The head of the tax bureau, Robinson Barreirinhas, revealed on social media X that the action marks the beginning of a "zero tolerance" policy.

The government has announced a zero-tolerance policy towards the smuggling of tobacco products (including e-cigarettes or vaporized products), which are completely banned in the country. According to Federal Tax Bureau Directive No. 2.229 released today, companies found smuggling these products will have their CNPJ immediately suspended, with the directive taking effect in 10 days.

References:

[1] Receita Federal suspenderá CNPJ de estabelecimentos que vendam cigarros eletrônicos e convencionais contrabandeados

Also Read:

[1] Brazilian Federal Highway Police seize illegal electronic devices on highway

[2] Brazil Senate to Resume E-Cigarette Regulation Bill Discussions in November

[3] Brazil Federal Highway Police: Easing E-cigarette Ban Won't Reduce Smuggling

[4] Brazilian Authorities Uncover Thousands of Illegal E-Cigarette Advertisements

[5] Controversy Surrounding Ronaldo Caiado's Appearance in IGNITE Event

[6] Brazil's E-cigarette Regulation Project Excluded from CAE Meeting Agenda

[7] Brazil's Senate to Vote on e-Cigarette Regulation Bill on Tuesday.

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