Definicja CFOP code

A code (Código Fiscal de Operaçőes e Prestaçőes) defined by the Brazilian tax authorities that describes the type of business transaction (natureza de operaçăo).

A CFOP code contains information on the good's origin as well as the type of operation, such as sales, returns, stock transfers, or services.

It must be printed on most notas fiscaís and it is included in most forms of legal reporting. CFOP codes are not required for the provision of most services, except for in electricity, communications, and transportation.