Spain company register search
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Search Company Records in Spain
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How do I search the company register in Spain?
The Spain company register is maintained by Registro Mercantil Central (https://www.rmc.es). Search it by company name or registration number to see CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In Spain, company records sit on Registro Mercantil Central. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.rmc.es - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spain company register free to search?
Yes. Searching Registro Mercantil Central and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Spain?
Registro Mercantil Central, at https://www.rmc.es. Anything else republishing Spain company data is a copy of that register.
What does a Spain register entry show?
CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form. Availability of each field depends on what Registro Mercantil Central publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
What is an SL in Spain?
SL (Sociedad Limitada) is the most common Spanish company type, equivalent to a Ltd or LLC. It requires minimum €3,000 share capital and at least one founder. Shares aren't freely transferable, making it ideal for small to medium businesses.
People also ask about search the company register in Spain
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Spain company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Registro Mercantil Central 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 Spain business registry?
The Registro Mercantil Central is the official public register of companies incorporated in Spain. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.rmc.es.
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