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    Search Company Records in Mexico

    3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: SAT / Registro Público de Comercio

    How do I search the business registry in Mexico?

    The Mexico business registry is operated by SAT / Registro Público de Comercio. It covers S.A. de C.V. (Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable). 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

      SAT / Registro Público de Comercio 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

      Mexico recognises S.A. de C.V. (Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable). 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 Mexico business registry cover?

    SAT / Registro Público de Comercio records S.A. de C.V. (Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Mexico 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 Mexico?

    Yes. Name search and the public entry on SAT / Registro Público de Comercio are free. Only certified documents are chargeable.

    What if a Mexico 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 an RFC?

    RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) is Mexico's tax identification number. For companies, it's a 12-character alphanumeric code derived from the company name and formation date. For individuals, it's 13 characters.

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    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Mexico company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the SAT / Registro Público de Comercio 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 Mexico business registry?

    The SAT / Registro Público de Comercio is the official public register of companies incorporated in Mexico. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.sat.gob.mx.

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