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    Portugal business registry search

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    Search Company Records in Portugal

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

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: Registo Comercial / IRN

    How do I search the business registry in Portugal?

    The Portugal business registry is operated by Registo Comercial / IRN. It covers Lda. (Sociedade por quotas), S.A. (Sociedade anónima). 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

      Registo Comercial / IRN 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

      Portugal recognises Lda. (Sociedade por quotas), S.A. (Sociedade anónima). 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 Portugal business registry cover?

    Registo Comercial / IRN records Lda. (Sociedade por quotas), S.A. (Sociedade anónima). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Portugal 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 Portugal?

    Yes. Name search and the public entry on Registo Comercial / IRN are free. Only certified documents are chargeable.

    What if a Portugal 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 NIPC?

    NIPC (Número de Identificação de Pessoa Coletiva) is Portugal's corporate tax identification number, a 9-digit code assigned to all legal entities. It also serves as the VAT number when prefixed with 'PT'.

    People also ask about search the business registry in Portugal

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

    Is the Portugal company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Registo Comercial / IRN 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 Portugal business registry?

    The Registo Comercial / IRN is the official public register of companies incorporated in Portugal. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://eportugal.gov.pt.

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