SC rural producers should include a new fiscal code in the Electronic Invoice
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SC rural producers should include a new fiscal code in the Electronic Invoice
The Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Santa Catarina (Do) Alert rural producers about the need to fill in the CBENEF field (Tax benefit code) in issuing the electronic invoice (NF-E). The requirement is valid from April, and non -compliance will result in the rejection of the tax document.
To prepare the state's rural unions and ensure adequate support for producers, The Faesc/Senar System, In partnership with the Santa Catarina Finance Secretariat, promoted an online talk with the teams of the union entities. The event was attended by the State Farm Fiscal Auditor, Célio Hoepers, and the Senar/SC Collection Coordinator, Emerson Gava.
During gym, The President of the Faesc/Senar System, José Zeferino Pedrozo, highlighted the importance of updating on the completion of CBENEF. He stressed that rural unions must be aware of changes to ensure that producers correctly comply with new tax obligations. “This knowledge is essential to assist producers in tax regularization, avoiding future problems ", pointed out.
Electronic Invoice and new rules
The Electronic Invoice (NF-E) replaced the physical model, Previously issued in the Tax Notes. Its use is mandatory since 2016 e, from January 2025, the paper version 20 will be discontinued. The digital document brings more security, control and transparency in agricultural transactions.
Among the topics covered in training, the tax benefits granted to producers were discussed, as exemptions, reduction of the basis of calculation and deferral. Obligations related to social security contribution were also reinforced (Funrural) and at SENAR, highlighting the collection deadlines, that must be fulfilled until the day 20 of the month following the commercialization.
What is the Fiscal Benefit Code?
CBENEF is a code that identifies the tax incentives granted by the State Government in the commercialization of agricultural products. It standardizes tax bookkeeping and ensures more transparency to the process. Its adoption follows recommendations from the State Court of Auditors (TCE/SC) and the Public Prosecution Service of Santa Catarina (MPscscscs).
The objective is to expand control over tax benefits, ensuring a more accurate investigation and a reliable estimate of the State's tax waiver. Furthermore, The measure seeks to avoid caveats or recommendations in government accountability.
During gym, The correct process of filling in the NF-e was demonstrated, with emphasis on the importance of proper taxation. With mandatory validation from April, Failure to fill in CBENEF will result in the rejection of the invoice and the loss of the right to the tax benefit, may generate other penalties.
The Senar/SC Superintendent, Gilmar Antônio Zanluchi, reinforced the importance of disseminating this information among rural producers. He pointed out that the event was a fundamental opportunity to clarify doubts and train unions to provide the best support to the agricultural sector.
More information about validation rules is available at the link: https://www.sef.sc.gov.br/api-portal/Documento/Ver/6762.
