Spain company search by name
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Search Company Records in Spain
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How do I search for a company by name in Spain?
To search Spain companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Registro Mercantil Central with CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form, Province of registration. 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 (SL (Sociedad Limitada), SA (Sociedad Anónima), Autónomo (Self-employed)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form, Province of registration.
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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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Frequently asked questions
Can I search Spain companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against Registro Mercantil Central 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 Spain company search return?
Each record shows CIF/NIF number, Company name, Legal form, Province of registration, sourced from Registro Mercantil Central.
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.
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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