Adapting to the New NF-e and NFC-e Layout: How to Prepare Your Company for the 2026 Tax Reform

In May 2025, the Federal Revenue Service published Technical Note 2025.002-RTC, which changes the layout of the Electronic Invoice (NF-e) and the Electronic Consumer Invoice (NFC-e). This update is one of the essential steps for implementing the Tax Reform, which will bring significant changes to the way taxes such as the Tax on Goods and Services (IBS), the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and the Selective Tax (IS) are highlighted.

The main novelty of the new layout is the mandatory fields for these taxes, in addition to specific totals and new validation rules. These changes directly impact the systems that issue invoices, which need to be aligned with the new specifications to ensure that the invoices are accepted by the tax authorities.

The deadlines for adoption are:

The testing phase in the homologation environment begins in July 2025.

Starting in October 2025, companies can choose to issue invoices in the new layout in a production environment.

In January 2026, the use of the new layout will be mandatory for all issuances.

To ensure a smooth transition, your company must perform a complete review of its tax systems, including ERP, XML, and integrations; conduct rigorous testing in an approval environment; and train tax and IT teams to correctly interpret and use the new information.

At VOTTAX, we offer full support to ensure your operation is prepared, avoiding invoice rejections and interruptions in activities. Our team works on process mapping, technological adaptation, and training, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

If you want to transform this mandatory change into a competitive advantage, contact us for a personalized diagnosis.