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Definition

Duplicata escritural is Brazil’s digital, centrally registered commercial receivable (invoice IOU) system supervised by banco-central-do-brasil. Replaces paper duplicatas with tamper-proof electronic records preventing double-pledging fraud.

Key Points

  • Launch: June 30, 2026 ceremony in Brasília
  • Registrars: B3, Núclea, CERC + 3 others authorized by BCB
  • Adoption: Voluntary initially; mandatory phased 2027–2028 (large → medium → small companies)
  • Goal: Unlock SME credit against unpaid receivables; reduce borrowing spreads
  • Tokenization: Núclea exploring blockchain integration; R$300M tokenized duplicatas moved

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