RFC number search (Mexico)
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Start with SAT / Registro Público de Comercio for Mexico. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.
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How do I look up a company by its registration number in Mexico?
Use the exact RFC with its issuing jurisdiction or register on SAT / Registro Público de Comercio. 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
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Find the RFC on the paperwork
The RFC normally appears on invoices, contracts, the website footer or official correspondence. It is the number counterparties are required to quote.
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Search the RFC
Preserve leading zeros, letters, court and jurisdiction information. Follow the source's documented format rather than removing meaningful parts to force a match.
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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.
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Verify at SAT / Registro Público de Comercio
For anything contractual, confirm the number against the primary source at https://www.sat.gob.mx.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a RFC in Mexico?
It is the identifier SAT / Registro Público de Comercio 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 RFC lookup free?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check SAT / Registro Público de Comercio's official access rules for the record or document required.
What if the RFC 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 RFC or the company name?
The RFC. Names are duplicated across entities within a group; the number is unique to one entity.
What is an RFC?
RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) is Mexico's tax identification number. For companies, it's a 12-character alphanumeric code derived from the company name and formation date. For individuals, it's 13 characters.
People also ask about look up a company by its registration number in Mexico
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Mexico company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the SAT / Registro Público de Comercio 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 Mexico business registry?
The SAT / Registro Público de Comercio is the official public register of companies incorporated in Mexico. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.sat.gob.mx.
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