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    REA number search (Italy)

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: Registro Imprese

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

    Enter the REA to look up a Italy company directly on Registro Imprese. Unlike a name search, an REA 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 REA on the paperwork

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

    2. 2

      Search the REA

      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 Registro Imprese

      For anything contractual, confirm the number against the primary source at https://www.registroimprese.it.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is a REA in Italy?

    It is the identifier Registro Imprese 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 REA lookup free?

    Yes. Looking up a company by REA on Registro Imprese is free and requires no account.

    What if the REA 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 REA or the company name?

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

    What is an SRL?

    SRL (Società a responsabilità limitata) is Italy's limited liability company, similar to a GmbH or Ltd. It requires minimum €10,000 share capital (or €1 for the simplified SRLS variant). SRL is the most popular company form in Italy.

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

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

    Is the Italy company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Registro Imprese / InfoCamere 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 Italy business registry?

    The Registro Imprese / InfoCamere is the official public register of companies incorporated in Italy. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.registroimprese.it.

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