What is the FGTS CRF? Find out what it is and see how to consult and issue it

The Severance Pay Guarantee Fund (FGTS) is a worker's right governed by the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) . To prove that they are in compliance with labor legislation, companies can request the FGTS Regularity Certificate ( CRF ) from Caixa Econômica Federal .

Understand below the importance of the document and how to request the CRF.

Before understanding the CRF, it is important to know about the FGTS. The Severance Pay Guarantee Fund (FGTS) is a worker's right provided for in the CLT, to protect those who are dismissed without just cause.

Every month, companies are required to deposit an amount corresponding to 8% of each employee's salary into accounts opened at Caixa Econômica Federal in the employees' names.

The amounts belong to the employees, who can use the money in certain situations, such as retirement, buying a home and serious illnesses, as well as unfair dismissals.

The FGTS Regularity Certificate (CRF) is a document that proves that the company is up to date with its obligations related to the FGTS. It is issued by Caixa Econômica Federal, is valid for 30 days and certifies that the employer has made all mandatory payments and updated the necessary information in the FGTS system.

Why is CRF important?

The CRF is mandatory for companies that want to participate in public tenders, obtain financing, access government benefits and change domicile abroad.

The document is also a certificate of the employer's credibility.

How to issue the CRF?

The company requests the CFR from Caixa Econômica Federal, which is responsible for analyzing the data and issuing the document. The steps are as follows:

• Access the FGTS website and look for the "FGTS quick access" area;
• In the "For the Employer" section, choose the "Consult CRF" option;
• Then, enter the institution's National Registry of Legal Entities number , fill in the captcha security code and click on "Consult" ;
• Finally, just click on "Get the FGTS Regularity Certificate - CRF" .

If the company is in good standing and has no outstanding debts, the CRF will be displayed immediately.

Can issuing the CRF go wrong?

The issuance of the CRF is not authorized if the company has outstanding debts, such as late or partial payments of the FGTS, delay in paying off debt installments or discrepancies in the amounts collected.

In these cases, it is necessary to regularize the situation before requesting the issuance of the CRF.