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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais

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

    Use the exact CNPJ with its issuing jurisdiction or register on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais. Compare the returned legal name and identifier. A valid-looking number does not guarantee a result: coverage, formatting, access and source availability affect the lookup.

    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

      Preserve leading zeros, letters, court and jurisdiction information. Follow the source's documented format rather than removing meaningful parts to force a match.

    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?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais's official access rules for the record or document required.

    What if the CNPJ returns no result?

    Check the format, issuing jurisdiction, coverage and source availability. Preserve meaningful prefixes and leading zeros. An unavailable source is not a confirmed absence; ask the counterparty to clarify the identifier.

    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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