How to find a company's registration number in Mexico
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Search SAT / Registro Público de Comercio at the official source
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.
Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.
How do I find a company's registration number in Mexico?
Search the company's name on SAT / Registro Público de Comercio at https://www.sat.gob.mx. 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 Mexico company's registration number published?
Look for the identifier on the entity's record or available extract in SAT / Registro Público de Comercio (https://www.sat.gob.mx). Compare it with the counterparty's documentation; publication requirements and identifier labels vary by jurisdiction.
Is looking up a Mexico registration number free?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free. Check SAT / Registro Público de Comercio's current access rules: an official portal can require an account, charge for searches or restrict particular documents.
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.
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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.
Where do I find a Mexico company's registration number?
Every registered Mexico 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 SAT / Registro Público de Comercio record.
Is a Mexico registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the SAT / Registro Público de Comercio 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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