The eSocial is an essential tool for employers, unifying the submission of labor, social security, and tax information to the government. However, starting February 10, 2025, the Online Qualification Consultation has been discontinued, requiring companies and public agencies to exclusively use the Batch Qualification Consultation (CQC).

If your company has not yet adapted to this change, it is essential to understand how the new requirement works, what the impacts are for employers and how to avoid problems in sending information to eSocial.

Follow this complete guide to ensure compliance with the new rules.

What is the Batch Qualification Consultation (CQC)?

The Batch Qualification Consultation serves to verify the consistency of worker data before sending the information to eSocial.

It allows employers to identify possible discrepancies between the company's internal records, the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF), and the National Social Information Registry (CNIS).

Preemptive correction of this information prevents errors in employee registration and avoids rejections in the eSocial system, ensuring correct registration of employment ties and social security contributions.

Why is qualification important?

• Prevents errors in sending events to eSocial, such as admissions and contract changes.

• Ensures that worker data is accurate, avoiding problems with social security benefits.

• Reduces the risk of fines and penalties for inconsistent information.

What changes with the end of the Online Consultation?

Until February 2025, employers could quickly and individually verify employee data through the Online Qualification Consultation.

Now, this option has been discontinued, and companies are required to use the Batch Consultation, which requires digital certificate and has a longer processing time.

Main changes:

⚠ Important:
The consultation must be made by the employer and cannot be required from the employee at the time of hiring.

How to carry out the Batch Qualification Consultation?

To use the new consultation mode, follow these steps:

1. Access the eSocial portal at the link: https://esociallote.dataprev.gov.br

2. Log in with the Digital Certificate of the company.

3. Prepare the file with worker data in the format required by eSocial.

4. Send the batch for validation and wait for processing (up to 48 hours).

5. After analysis, results will be available for 15 days for consultation and correction, if necessary.

Tip: Keep regular control of this consultation to avoid future problems with admissions and updates in the eSocial system.

Impacts of the change for employers

The requirement for Batch Qualification Consultation directly impacts companies and public agencies that need to send information to eSocial.

Main challenges:

• Need for digital certificate: Small companies without a certificate will need to obtain one.

• Increased processing time: The consultation, which was previously immediate, can now take up to 48 hours to complete.

• Possible rejections due to inconsistencies: Companies that do not keep records updated may face difficulties in hiring employees.

⚠ Public sector companies must pay extra attention!
Most public servants do not have benefits granted by the INSS, which increases the possibility of inconsistencies in the CNIS.

Best practices to avoid problems with eSocial

To ensure that your company is always in compliance with eSocial's requirements, follow these best practices:

• Perform batch consultation before hiring new employees to avoid future problems.

• Correct registration inconsistencies in advance, especially discrepancies in CPF and CNIS.

• Keep data updated in the company's system to avoid errors in sending information to eSocial.

• Review information periodically, especially for companies with high employee turnover.

Extra tip: If your company needs support to maintain compliance with eSocial and other labor obligations, Beorange can help!

Conclusion

The change in the eSocial Qualification Consultation requires adaptation from employers. Now, verifying worker data can only be done through the Batch Consultation, requiring digital certificate and longer processing times.

Companies that do not adjust risk facing difficulties in submitting information to eSocial, which may lead to errors in admissions, social security issues, and even tax penalties.

Ensure that your company is prepared! If you need help managing eSocial obligations, contact Beorange and avoid complications.