How to check if a company is registered in Brazil
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How do I check if a company is registered in Brazil?
To check if a company is registered in Brazil, search its exact registration number or legal name on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais (https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp). Compare the identifier and available identity fields before reading the recorded status. A name-only match is a candidate, not confirmation. Official access requirements and document fees vary.
Step-by-step
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Open the official Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais
Go to https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp. This is the primary government-operated source.
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Search by name or number
Use the legal name or identifier supported by Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais. Trading-name and partial-name searches are not universal.
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Check status and legal name
Compare the exact identifier and legal name. Preserve the source's status wording: historical and dissolved entities can still have registry records.
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Cross-check the registered address
Compare the available registered address with the counterparty's documents. A registered office can differ legitimately from a trading address; clarify the difference rather than treating it as evidence of misconduct.
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Download the official extract (optional)
Most registers let you download a formal extract or certificate. Use this for KYC, procurement, or contract files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a company is registered in Brazil?
Search the exact registration number on Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais at https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/cnpjreva_solicitacao.asp, then compare the legal name and available identity details. Read the status and its date in the source's own terminology. Name similarity alone does not confirm the entity.
How can I check if a Brazil company is still active?
Read the status on the exact entity's Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais record, preserving its wording and retrieval date. Liquidation is not the same as dissolution: an entity can remain registered while undergoing liquidation. A registry status is not a solvency or trustworthiness assessment.
Is a Brazil company with a website automatically registered?
No. A website, email domain or invoice letterhead proves nothing. The only authoritative proof is a current entry in Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais with a matching legal name and registration number.
What proves a Brazil company is legally registered?
An entry in Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais with an "active" or equivalent status is the definitive proof. The registration number returned by Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais is the authoritative identifier.
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.
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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.
How can I check if a Brazil company is legitimate?
Look the company up on the Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais. If the entity returns an "active" (or equivalent local status) result, matches the registered address on its invoices, and its listed directors match who is signing your contract, it is a real registered entity. Anything reported as "dissolved", "struck off" or "in liquidation" should be treated with caution.
What information can I get about a Brazil company for free?
Free public data from the Receita Federal / Juntas Comerciais typically includes: legal name, registration number, incorporation date, registered address, current status, business type, and current directors / officers. Historical filings and certified copies may carry a small fee.
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