# News for company research

Deadlines and changes that affect suppliers, customers and company records.

- [Alphanumeric CNPJ is live: what to check in your customer and supplier records](https://radar-cnpj.com/en/noticias/cnpj-alfanumerico-em-producao-checklist-cadastro.md): The Federal Revenue issued the first CNPJ with letters on 07/31/2026 (00.000.000/E08G-12). Rollout is gradual and old numbers stay valid, but KYC, credit and onboarding systems that accept only digits can already reject real companies.
- [Simples 2027: October 15 and 30 deadlines](https://radar-cnpj.com/en/noticias/simples-nacional-2027-prazos-ibs-cbs.md): Joining Simples and choosing the IBS and CBS regime have different deadlines. Check the dates and prepare your supplier review.