How to find a company's registration number in Brazil
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How do I find a company's registration number in Brazil?
Search the company's name on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais at https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp. 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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Open Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais
Navigate to https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp.
https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp - 2
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 Brazil company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais (https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a Brazil registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais is free and does not require an account.
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.
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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.
Where do I find a Brazil company's registration number?
Every registered Brazil 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 Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais record.
Is a Brazil registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais 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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