Brazil - Obtain Special Immune Paper Registration (REGPI)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Special Immune Paper Registration (REGPI), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Economy link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. They will assess the reasons for seeking a mineral and verify the provided documentation.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Upon completing all the details, the applicant will receive the permit through mail or by visiting the office.
12. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original Brazilian Identity Card (RG)
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc.)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Company registration documents.
• Proof of the nature of the business, such as invoices or contracts related to the production and distribution of immune paper products.
• Taxpayer identification number document (CNPJ) of the business.
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Economy
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Block F, Annex Building,
Wing A, Ground Floor,
CEP 70059-900. Brasilia DF
Contact link

Eligibility

The applicant may be eligible to obtain a Special Immune Paper Registration (REGPI) in Brazil if meets the following criteria:

• The individual is a Brazilian citizen or resident.
• A researcher or scientist working in a Brazilian research institution.
• Individuals need to import scientific equipment or materials that are subject to import duties and taxes.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Special Immune Paper Registration (REGPI) is a document issued by the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB), the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, to researchers and scientists working in Brazilian research institutions who need to import scientific equipment or materials that are subject to import duties and taxes.
• The REGPI exempts the researcher or scientist from paying these duties and taxes.

Information which might help

• The REGPI is a valuable document that can help researchers and scientists import the equipment and materials they need to conduct their research. It can also help to save researchers and scientists money on import duties and taxes.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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