Not sure if it's possible to reactivate your company's CNPJ? Read this article and find out now!
Many entrepreneurs have doubts about the process of reactivating their CNPJ. If this is the case for you, read this article to the end and find out how to resolve your company's pending issues and reactivate the National Register of Legal Entities.
To begin with, it is important to clarify that a CNPJ that has already been lowered/closed can no longer be reactivated. However, before it reaches this situation, it goes through a few stages that still allow it to reactivate.
That's why it's very important to remain vigilant so as not to miss out on the opportunity to get your company up and running again. Find out how to act in each situation below.
What happens to an irregular CNPJ?
There are various situations that can lead to irregularities in a CNPJ. Examples include non-payment of taxes and the omission of accounting and financial statements, which must comply with the legislation for each type of company.
A CNPJ in an irregular situation leads to problems such as not being able to issue invoices, not being able to take part in tenders and not being able to get bank loans for the business.
When this type of situation occurs, the Receita Federal issues a notice for the company to resolve the situation. The agency then determines the company's registration status, i.e. the status of the business.
Based on the definition given by the RF, it is possible to know whether or not the company will be able to reactivate its CNPJ. It all depends on its registration status.
Types of business registration situations
According to its registration status, it is possible to identify whether or not a company has any debts with the Internal Revenue Service. And also, what type of irregularity is presented.
The CNPJ may present these types of registration situations:
- ActiveNo outstanding issues have been identified by the IRS so far;
- SuspendedThis occurs when the tax authorities do not identify the payment of the monthly tax contribution;
- UnfitThese are companies that have not issued accounting statements and accessory obligations, as required by current legislation;
- Baixada: registration status of canceled companies, which no longer exist;
- NilWhen municipal or state registration numbers are assigned to the same establishment. This gives rise to suspicions of fraud due to the non-conformity of data and confers "null" status on the company.
How do I check the status of my CNPJ?
You can check the registration status of a CNPJ directly on the Receita Federal website. Click here to access.
All you need to do is enter your CNPJ number to access the information. Then look for the "registration status" option at the bottom of the page.
If the result is "active", this means that there are no outstanding issues to be resolved.
If you have any other type of registration situation, then you need to check with the tax office to see what is outstanding.
How to regularize a pending CNPJ?
After checking the CNPJ's Registration Status, in order to reactivate it, it is necessary to regularize any pending issues.
To do this, the first step is ask an accountant for help to check for any outstanding issues, identify missing documents or taxes that have not been submitted.
In addition, it is necessary to check for any fines generated and pay them.
Finally, an appointment must be made with the Receita Federal to request reactivation.
Can I reactivate a canceled MEI?
In the case of the MEI (Individual Microentrepreneur), if the CNPJ has been canceled or lowered, there is no possibility of reactivation. In cases where it has been suspended for irregularities, the situation can be reversed.
An MEI can be canceled for a number of reasons, such as a link to another CNPJ, an activity that is not allowed, especially if it exceeds the billing limit. Another example is failure to submit the annual declaration (DASN-SIMEI).
How to reactivate the MEI CNPJ?
The regularization of the MEI to reactivate the CNPJ is simple and can be done directly through the Entrepreneur Portal.
From there, it is possible to check which monthly tax slips (DAS) have not been paid and generate new ones for payment.
In addition, it is important to know that it is possible to apply for an installment plan for debts of up to 60 times, just as it works for MEs and EPPs. This condition is designed to make it easier for small business owners to regularize their CNPJ.
In addition to not being able to issue invoices, if the CNPJ is canceled, the taxpayer also loses their social security benefits.
CLM Controller can help you!
If your company's CNPJ is showing irregularities, CML Controller can help you resolve any pending issues in order to reactivate the CNPJ.
We have a highly qualified team with extensive experience in order to regularize your company's situation as quickly as possible. Contact us now.
