Brazil company search by name
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How do I search for a company by name in Brazil?
Search the legal name on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais, or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as CNPJ (14-digit number), Razão social (legal name), Nome fantasia (trade name), CNAE activity code depend on the source; official access and fees vary.
Step-by-step
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Enter the legal name
Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Ltda (Sociedade Limitada), S.A. (Sociedade Anônima), MEI (Microempreendedor Individual)) to identify the right one.
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Open the candidate record
Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.
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Cross-check against Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp.
https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Brazil companies by name for free?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais's own search, account and document conditions separately.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.
What does a Brazil company search return?
Available fields can include CNPJ (14-digit number), Razão social (legal name), Nome fantasia (trade name), CNAE activity code. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.
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.
People also ask about search for a company by name in Brazil
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
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.
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