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    How to find a company's registration number in Spain

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

    How do I find a company's registration number in Spain?

    Search the company's name on Registro Mercantil Central at https://www.rmc.es. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open Registro Mercantil Central

      Navigate to https://www.rmc.es.

      https://www.rmc.es
    2. 2

      Search by company name

      Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.

    3. 3

      Copy the registration number

      The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.

    4. 4

      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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is a Spain company's registration number published?

    It appears on the entity's public profile in Registro Mercantil Central (https://www.rmc.es) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.

    Is looking up a Spain registration number free?

    Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on Registro Mercantil Central is free and does not require an account.

    What is an SL in Spain?

    SL (Sociedad Limitada) is the most common Spanish company type, equivalent to a Ltd or LLC. It requires minimum €3,000 share capital and at least one founder. Shares aren't freely transferable, making it ideal for small to medium businesses.

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    Is the Spain company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Registro Mercantil Central 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 Spain business registry?

    The Registro Mercantil Central is the official public register of companies incorporated in Spain. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.rmc.es.

    Where do I find a Spain company's registration number?

    Every registered Spain 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 Registro Mercantil Central record.

    Is a Spain registration number the same as a VAT number?

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the Registro Mercantil Central 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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