Issue CT-e, MDF-e and CIOT — straight from the cloud
Issue CT-e, MDF-e and CIOT integrated with dispatch, with unlimited Digital Receipts. Free plan of up to 10 CT-e + MDF-e issuances per month.
BrainCargo’s Tax Documents module issues CT-e (the electronic bill of lading for road freight), MDF-e (the electronic manifest of fiscal documents) and CIOT (the freight-operation identifier required by the regulator) directly from the platform — no desktop software required. The carrier builds the trip, issues a CT-e per load, generates the trip’s MDF-e and the matching CIOT in a few clicks — all linked to each other and to the proof of delivery. The system validates each document before sending it to the tax authority (Sefaz/ANTT), reducing rejections. Everything is ready for Brazil’s 2026 tax reform (IBS/CBS) and the CT-e 4.00 layout. A free plan covers up to 10 CT-e + MDF-e issuances per month (1 company tax ID).
Tax-document issuing is the heart of a carrier’s operation — and where the most time is lost to legacy desktop systems, flaky integrations and rework. BrainCargo unifies CT-e, MDF-e, CIOT and the Digital Receipt in a single flow: the trip is built, the documents are generated in the right order, and they stay linked to the proof of delivery.
The module is 100% web, integrated with the tax authority (Sefaz) and the road-transport regulator (ANTT), with up-front validation to cut rejections. CIOT becomes mandatory for nearly all paid freight from 2026, and the module is already prepared for the IBS/CBS tax reform.
Why this module
A real free plan
Up to 10 issuances/month across CT-e and MDF-e (combined), 1 active company tax ID. Free forever. Start with no card.
Unlimited Digital Receipt
Electronic documentation of cargo receipt with no volume limit — included in every paid plan.
CT-e + MDF-e + CIOT linked
The MDF-e is built from the CT-es already issued; the CIOT is generated within the dispatch flow. No re-keying, no mismatches.
Ready for the tax reform
CT-e 4.00 layout and IBS/CBS rules already covered — no update headaches.
What's included
Brazil's freight tax documents and receipts, integrated
- Automated CT-e issuing
- Integrated MDF-e issuing
- CIOT issuing tied to dispatch
- Unlimited Digital Receipt
- Flexible volume to match your operation
- Automatic delivery by e-mail
- SEFAZ (tax authority) integration
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan for issuing CT-e and MDF-e?
Yes. BrainCargo’s Free plan grants up to 10 issuances per month across CT-e and MDF-e (combined), with 1 active company tax ID — free forever. Ideal for small carriers to start fully in the cloud.
Which tax documents does BrainCargo issue?
CT-e (electronic bill of lading), MDF-e (electronic manifest of fiscal documents), CIOT (freight-operation identifier) and the Digital Receipt. All four stay linked to each other and to the proof of delivery in the same dashboard.
Is the system ready for the tax reform (IBS/CBS)?
Yes. BrainCargo tracks the regulation and updates the system transparently for the transition to IBS/CBS, per the official dates. The CT-e 4.00 layout is already covered.
Do I need to install any special software or certificate?
No. Issuing is 100% web. You use your company’s A1 digital certificate straight from the browser — no desktop app or dedicated machine.
How is CIOT billed in BrainCargo?
CIOT is billed per issued unit, with rates on request depending on volume. Talk to our team for current rates. The CIOT is generated inside the dispatch flow, linked to the trip’s MDF-e.
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Ready to issue CT-e and MDF-e in the cloud?
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