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    Search Company Records in Brazil

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais

    How do I search the business registry in Brazil?

    The Brazil business registry is operated by Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais. It covers Ltda (Sociedade Limitada), S.A. (Sociedade Anônima). Search by business name to find the registered entity behind a trading name — free, no signup.

    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?

    Yes, and that is usually the practical starting point. The registry will link the name to the registered legal entity where the two differ.

    Is a business registry search free in Brazil?

    Yes. Name search and the public entry on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais are free. Only certified documents are chargeable.

    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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