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    Search SAT / Registro Público de Comercio at the official source

    Start with SAT / Registro Público de Comercio for Mexico. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: SAT / Registro Público de Comercio

    How do I search the business registry in Mexico?

    Use SAT / Registro Público de Comercio as a starting source for Mexico, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include S.A. de C.V. (Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable). 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

      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?

    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 Mexico?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check SAT / Registro Público de Comercio's current terms.

    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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    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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