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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais

    How do I look up a company by its registration number in Brazil?

    Enter the CNPJ to look up a Brazil company directly on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais. Unlike a name search, an CNPJ returns exactly one entity, which is why it is the identifier to use for KYC, invoicing and contract checks.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Find the CNPJ on the paperwork

      The CNPJ normally appears on invoices, contracts, the website footer or official correspondence. It is the number counterparties are required to quote.

    2. 2

      Search the CNPJ

      Enter the number exactly as printed. Punctuation and spacing vary between documents — strip them if the search returns nothing.

    3. 3

      Confirm the returned entity

      Check the legal name on the returned record matches the name on your paperwork. A mismatch between quoted number and quoted name is a serious warning sign.

    4. 4

      Verify at Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais

      For anything contractual, confirm the number against the primary source at https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp.

      https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is a CNPJ in Brazil?

    It is the identifier Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais assigns to a registered entity. It stays with the entity even if the trading name changes, which makes it the reliable way to track a company over time.

    Is a CNPJ lookup free?

    Yes. Looking up a company by CNPJ on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais is free and requires no account.

    What if the CNPJ returns no result?

    Re-enter it without spaces or punctuation first. If it still returns nothing, the number may be mistyped, belong to a different country's register, or not exist — ask the counterparty to confirm it in writing.

    Should I use the CNPJ or the company name?

    The CNPJ. Names are duplicated across entities within a group; the number is unique to one entity.

    What is a CNPJ?

    CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) is a 14-digit identifier assigned to every Brazilian business by the Receita Federal. Format: XX.XXX.XXX/XXXX-XX. The first 8 digits identify the company, digits 9-12 identify the branch (0001 = headquarters), and the last 2 are check digits.

    People also ask about look up a company by its registration number in Brazil

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

    Is the Brazil company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais 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 Brazil business registry?

    The Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais is the official public register of companies incorporated in Brazil. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp.

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