Documentation Index
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This guide covers paying suppliers and employees in Brazil through business accounts (PJ), including required documentation, SLAs, using PIX for international payments, and eligible recipients.
Overview
Cross-border business payments (PJ Payments) enable international companies to pay Brazilian suppliers, service providers, and employees efficiently and in compliance with local regulations.
| Use case | Examples |
|---|
| Supplier payments | Marketing agencies, technology providers, logistics companies |
| Employee payments | Remote workers, local representatives, payroll |
| Service provider payments | Consultants, freelancers, legal services |
| Affiliate payments | Commission payouts to Brazilian partners |
💡 As long as the recipient has a bank account in Brazil (PJ or PF), you can pay them via WEpayments Payout.
How it works: step-by-step
| Step | Description |
|---|
| 1. Contract establishment | Commercial agreement between international company and Brazilian recipient |
| 2. Document collection | Gather invoice, Nota Fiscal, and contract |
| 3. Payment creation | Create Payout via Dashboard or API |
| 4. Document submission | Attach required documents to the transaction |
| 5. Compliance validation | WEpayments analyzes documents (SLA applies) |
| 6. Payment execution | Funds sent via PIX or TED to Brazilian recipient |
Required documentation
Per transaction
| Document | Description | Required for |
|---|
| Invoice | Commercial invoice from the paying foreign company | Every payment |
| Nota Fiscal | Brazilian tax invoice from the receiving company (PJ) | Every payment |
First transaction with each supplier (onboarding)
| Document | Description | Reusable? |
|---|
| Commercial contract | Agreement between the parties | Yes - for future payments |
| Invoice | Commercial invoice from the paying foreign company | No - needs to be new in each payment |
| Nota Fiscal | Brazilian tax invoice from the receiving company (PJ) | No - needs to be new in each payment |
💡 If you have any doubts about the documents, or need any examples, you can get in contact with our Support team.
Payment Flow
Important document requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|
| Matching amounts | Invoice and Nota Fiscal must have the same amount as the payment |
| Partial payments | For installment payments, each invoice/NF must clearly describe which installment (e.g., “Payment 1 of 5: R$2,000”) |
| Valid documents | Documents must be legible, complete, and correctly issued |
⚠️ Documents with mismatched amounts will cause payment rejection.
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
| Scenario | SLA |
|---|
| First payment to a new supplier | Up to 3 business days for document validation |
| Subsequent payments to same supplier | Up to 1 business day |
💡 After the first payment with contract on file, subsequent payments are faster.
Using PIX for international payments to Brazil
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| Can I use PIX directly from abroad? | No. You cannot link a foreign bank account directly to PIX |
| How does it work? | You need a payment service provider like WEpayments |
| WEpayments role | Receives your foreign currency, converts to BRL, and sends via PIX to the Brazilian beneficiary |
| Currency | PIX payments are always in Brazilian reais (BRL) |
💡 PIX is the fastest way to pay beneficiaries in Brazil – 24/7, instant settlement.
Who can I pay with cross-border business payments?
| Recipient type | Eligible? | Documentation needed |
|---|
| Individuals (PF) | Yes | CPF, bank details or PIX key |
| Legal entities (PJ) | Yes | CNPJ, Nota Fiscal, bank details |
| Foreign companies without Brazilian account | No | Recipient must have Brazilian bank account |
Examples of eligible payments
| Payment type | Examples |
|---|
| Suppliers | Marketing services, technology, consulting, logistics |
| Employees | Remote workers, local representatives |
| Freelancers | Design, development, content creation |
| Affiliates | Commission payouts |
| Refunds | Return of funds to Brazilian customers |
Intercompany payment restrictions
Due to BCB Resolution nº 561/2026, intercompany payments (where paying and receiving companies share corporate structure) are not permitted under the eFX model.
| Restriction | Details |
|---|
| What is prohibited | Payments between companies with shared corporate ownership |
| Why | May be interpreted as capital transfers or loans – not allowed in eFX |
| Solution | Use traditional FX market for intercompany operations |
⚠️ Ensure the Brazilian receiving company does not share corporate structure with the paying foreign company.
Document templates and resources
WEpayments provides resources to facilitate your documentation process:
| Resource | Description |
|---|
| Standardized invoice template | Available in the Help Center or via invoice generator link |
| Nota Fiscal example | To guide Brazilian recipients on correct issuance |
| Contract template | Contact support for guidance |
Best practices for cross-border business payments
| Practice | Why it helps |
|---|
| Keep contract on file | Speeds up subsequent payments |
| Submit complete documents | Prevents validation delays |
| Ensure amount consistency | Invoice and NF must match payment amount |
| Use Data Collect | Beneficiaries self-report, reducing errors |
| Plan ahead for first payment | Allow 3 business days for validation |
