Peru company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Peru
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How do I search for a company by name in Peru?
To search Peru companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from SUNAT / SUNARP with RUC number (11-digit), Razón social, Legal form, Fiscal address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (S.A.C. (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada), S.R.L. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada), S.A. (Sociedad Anónima)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing RUC number (11-digit), Razón social, Legal form, Fiscal address.
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Cross-check against SUNAT / SUNARP
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe.
https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Peru companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against SUNAT / SUNARP is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Peru company search return?
Each record shows RUC number (11-digit), Razón social, Legal form, Fiscal address, sourced from SUNAT / SUNARP.
What is a RUC?
RUC (Registro Único de Contribuyentes) is Peru's 11-digit taxpayer identification number. For companies, it starts with 20. It's assigned by SUNAT and used for all tax and commercial purposes.
People also ask about search for a company by name in Peru
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Peru company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the SUNAT / SUNARP 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 Peru business registry?
The SUNAT / SUNARP is the official public register of companies incorporated in Peru. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe.
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