Online CT-e issuer — integrated and in the cloud
Issue the electronic bill of lading (CT-e) straight from the cloud, with up-front validation, the 4.00 layout and automatic linking to the MDF-e. Free plan of 10 issuances/month.
The CT-e (Conhecimento de Transporte Eletrônico) is Brazil’s mandatory electronic bill of lading proving a road-freight service. Each freight operation generates a CT-e, with sender, recipient, the party billed, the freight value and the corresponding taxes (ICMS today, transitioning to IBS/CBS under the tax reform). In BrainCargo, the CT-e is issued straight from the cloud, with the 4.00 layout, up-front validation before sending to the tax authority (to cut rejections), and automatic linking to the trip’s MDF-e and to the digital proof of delivery. A free plan covers up to 10 CT-e + MDF-e issuances (combined) per month, with 1 active company tax ID — free forever.
BrainCargo’s CT-e issuer is 100% web, integrated with the tax authority, with up-front validation and data reuse — no desktop and no certificate locked to one machine. Each CT-e stays linked to the trip’s MDF-e and to the cargo’s proof of delivery.
Why this module
Always up-to-date layout
The 4.00 layout is covered and the tax reform (IBS/CBS) is tracked — no version headaches.
Fewer tax-authority rejections
Up-front validation catches errors (tax codes, billed party, values) before sending, cutting rejections and rework.
Linked to the MDF-e and delivery
The issued CT-e automatically feeds the trip’s MDF-e and the proof of delivery in the driver app.
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Free plan: up to 10 CT-e + MDF-e issuances combined/month, 1 company tax ID — free forever.
What's included
Brazil's freight tax documents and receipts, integrated
- CT-e 4.00 layout (and ready for IBS/CBS in the tax-reform transition)
- Up-front validation before sending to the tax authority (cuts rejections)
- Data reuse: sender, recipient, vehicle, billed party
- Cancellation and Letter of Correction (CC-e) from the dashboard
- Automatic linking to the trip’s MDF-e
- Free plan: 10 CT-e + MDF-e issuances combined/month
Frequently asked questions
When do I need to issue a CT-e?
Whenever there is a paid road-freight transport service in Brazil. One CT-e per freight operation (per contracted load).
Which billed-party types does the BrainCargo issuer support?
All 4 types in the CT-e layout: sender, recipient, dispatcher or receiver. The billed party is configured in the dashboard and validated before issuing.
Can I cancel or correct an issued CT-e?
Yes. Cancellation within the legal window (24h by default) and a Letter of Correction (CC-e) for non-substantial adjustments are available right from the dashboard.
Does the system work in contingency mode?
Yes. If the tax authority is unavailable, the CT-e can be issued in contingency under the current rules, with automatic regularization once the environment is back.
Is there a free plan for CT-e issuing?
Yes. The Free plan allows up to 10 issuances per month across CT-e and MDF-e (combined), with 1 active company tax ID — free forever.
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