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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: SUNAT / SUNARP

    How do I search the business registry in Peru?

    Use SUNAT / SUNARP as a starting source for Peru, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include S.A.C. (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada). 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

      SUNAT / SUNARP 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

      Peru recognises S.A.C. (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada). 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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    Peru: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use SUNAT's Consulta de RUC for taxpayer-registration facts. This is a tax source, not a complete company-registration or ownership file. Confirm the exact RUC before considering any separate corporate-document inquiry.
    Confirm the entity
    Match the 11-digit RUC and razón social. Preserve the estado del contribuyente separately from the condición del domicilio; they describe different things and must not be collapsed into a single safe-or-unsafe label.

    SUNAT taxpayer status explanations

    Check current access and document options on the official SUNAT / SUNARP site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Peru registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Peru business registry cover?

    SUNAT / SUNARP records S.A.C. (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Peru 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 Peru?

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

    What if a Peru 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 RUC?

    RUC (Registro Único de Contribuyentes) is Peru's 11-digit taxpayer identification number. For companies, it starts with 20. It's assigned by SUNAT and used for all tax and commercial purposes.

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    Is the Peru company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the SUNAT / SUNARP 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 Peru business registry?

    The SUNAT / SUNARP is the official public register of companies incorporated in Peru. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe.

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