How to find a company's registration number in Argentina
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How do I find a company's registration number in Argentina?
Search the company's name on AFIP / IGJ at https://www.afip.gob.ar. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.
Step-by-step
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Search by company name
Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.
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Copy the registration number
The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.
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Confirm it's the right entity
Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a Argentina company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in AFIP / IGJ (https://www.afip.gob.ar) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a Argentina registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on AFIP / IGJ is free and does not require an account.
What is a CUIT?
CUIT (Clave Única de Identificación Tributaria) is Argentina's 11-digit tax identification number. For companies, the format is XX-XXXXXXXX-X. The first two digits indicate entity type (30 for companies, 33 for branches, 34 for non-profits).
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Is the Argentina company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the AFIP / IGJ 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 Argentina business registry?
The AFIP / IGJ is the official public register of companies incorporated in Argentina. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.afip.gob.ar.
Where do I find a Argentina company's registration number?
Every registered Argentina entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its AFIP / IGJ record.
Is a Argentina registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the AFIP / IGJ when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.
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