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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: Registro Mercantil Central

    How do I search for a company by name in Spain?

    Search the legal name on Registro Mercantil Central, 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 CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form, Province of registration depend on the source; official access and fees vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      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.

    2. 2

      Narrow ambiguous matches

      Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (SL (Sociedad Limitada), SA (Sociedad Anónima), Autónomo (Self-employed)) to identify the right one.

    3. 3

      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.

    4. 4

      Cross-check against Registro Mercantil Central

      For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.rmc.es.

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    Spain: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Start with the legal name, NIF and province. The Registro Mercantil Central and provincial registers have different functions; follow the official document route to the register holding the company's file rather than treating name availability as incorporation evidence.
    Confirm the entity
    CIF is the older name often used for a company's NIF. Compare the exact legal entity and province; an ES-prefixed VAT check answers a tax question and is not a replacement for the commercial-register entry.

    Spanish company-capital legislation

    Check current access and document options on the official Registro Mercantil Central site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Spain registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I search Spain companies by name for free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check Registro Mercantil Central'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 Spain company search return?

    Available fields can include CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form, Province of registration. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.

    What is an SL in Spain?

    An SL (Sociedad Limitada) is a Spanish limited-liability company. The statutory minimum capital is €1. Special reserve and shareholder-liability rules apply while capital is below €3,000; check the registered capital and current legislation rather than treating a low amount as a registration defect.

    People also ask about search for a company by name in Spain

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    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.

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