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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais

    How do I search the business registry in Brazil?

    Use Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais as a starting source for Brazil, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include Ltda (Sociedade Limitada), S.A. (Sociedade Anônima). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Brazil recognises Ltda (Sociedade Limitada), S.A. (Sociedade Anônima). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Brazil business registry cover?

    Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais records Ltda (Sociedade Limitada), S.A. (Sociedade Anônima). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Brazil business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Brazil?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais's current terms.

    What if a Brazil business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is a CNPJ?

    CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) is a 14-digit identifier assigned to every Brazilian business by the Receita Federal. Format: XX.XXX.XXX/XXXX-XX. The first 8 digits identify the company, digits 9-12 identify the branch (0001 = headquarters), and the last 2 are check digits.

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    Is the Brazil company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Brazil business registry?

    The Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais is the official public register of companies incorporated in Brazil. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp.

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