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    Check if a Peru company is active

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

    How do I check whether a company is still active in Peru?

    Identify the exact company in SUNAT / SUNARP, then record its status, source and retrieval date. Active registration does not prove current trading or financial health. Liquidation is not the same as dissolution; interpret each status using the official register's terminology.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Find the company

      Search by name or registration number to open the correct record.

    2. 2

      Read the status field

      Preserve the exact status wording and its effective date where supplied. Consult the official explanation; a non-active label is not by itself a fraud verdict or a complete legal opinion.

    3. 3

      Check the available filing dates

      Distinguish the document date, status effective date and retrieval date. Filing schedules vary by entity and jurisdiction, so a gap is a question to investigate rather than proof of non-compliance.

    4. 4

      Confirm at the source

      Status changes propagate from SUNAT / SUNARP at https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe. For a decision with money attached, confirm there.

      https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe
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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

    How do I know if a Peru company is still trading?

    The register's status field is the authoritative answer. An active/registered status on SUNAT / SUNARP means the entity is currently on the register. It does not by itself prove the business is operating, so also check the most recent filing date.

    What does "dissolved" or "struck off" mean?

    These labels generally indicate a registration has ended or been removed. Check the source's explanation and any subsequent reinstatement or successor filings. Contract validity and legal consequences require separate advice; they cannot be decided from this field alone.

    Is checking company status in Peru free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free. Check SUNAT / SUNARP's current access terms for status information or official documents; fees and account requirements vary.

    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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