Can AccountsOS issue an NF-e or NFS-e?
No. AccountsOS does not issue NF-e, NFC-e or NFS-e, and a PDF invoice from AccountsOS is not a legal Brazilian fiscal document. You issue the legal document through the SEFAZ, the city, the national NFS-e issuer or your provider, and AccountsOS keeps the books.
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Detailed Explanation
## The rules
Sales of goods are invoiced with the NF-e (or the NFC-e for retail sales to consumers), authorised by the state SEFAZ. Services are invoiced with the NFS-e, now on the national standard. Simples Nacional companies must use the national NFS-e issuer from 1 November 2026.
## What AccountsOS does
- Records each fiscal document you issue and tracks it until it is paid.
- Matches the payment in your bank feed.
- Reads supplier documents you send (the PDF copy or the DANFE) for review.
## What it does not do
It does not issue NF-e, NFC-e or NFS-e, and it sends nothing to a SEFAZ, a city or the national NFS-e environment.
Source: https://www.gov.br/nfse/pt-br/noticias/nfs-e-e-simples-nacional-obrigatoriedade-de-emissao-atraves-do-emissor-nacional
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending a client a PDF invoice instead of the NFS-e
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a PDF from AccountsOS valid?
No. Only the NF-e or NFS-e is.
Does Finn read supplier documents?
Yes, for review, as with any document you send.
Practical Tips
- Send Finn each NFS-e you issue so the books stay complete
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