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    How to check if a company is registered in Peru

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: SUNAT / SUNARP

    How do I check if a company is registered in Peru?

    To check if a company is registered in Peru, search its exact registration number or legal name on SUNAT / SUNARP (https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe). 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

    1. 1

      Open the official SUNAT / SUNARP

      Go to https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe. This is the primary government-operated source.

      https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe
    2. 2

      Search by name or number

      Use the legal name or identifier supported by SUNAT / SUNARP. Trading-name and partial-name searches are not universal.

    3. 3

      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.

    4. 4

      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.

    5. 5

      Download the official extract (optional)

      Most registers let you download a formal extract or certificate. Use this for KYC, procurement, or contract files.

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    Peru: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use SUNAT's Consulta de RUC for taxpayer-registration facts. This is a tax source, not a complete company-registration or ownership file. Confirm the exact RUC before considering any separate corporate-document inquiry.
    Confirm the entity
    Match the 11-digit RUC and razón social. Preserve the estado del contribuyente separately from the condición del domicilio; they describe different things and must not be collapsed into a single safe-or-unsafe label.

    SUNAT taxpayer status explanations

    Check current access and document options on the official SUNAT / SUNARP site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Peru registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I check if a company is registered in Peru?

    Search the exact registration number on SUNAT / SUNARP at https://e-consultaruc.sunat.gob.pe, 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 Peru company is still active?

    Read the status on the exact entity's SUNAT / SUNARP 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 Peru 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 SUNAT / SUNARP with a matching legal name and registration number.

    What proves a Peru company is legally registered?

    An entry in SUNAT / SUNARP with an "active" or equivalent status is the definitive proof. The registration number returned by SUNAT / SUNARP is the authoritative identifier.

    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 check if a company is registered 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.

    How can I check if a Peru company is legitimate?

    Look the company up on the SUNAT / SUNARP. 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 Peru company for free?

    Free public data from the SUNAT / SUNARP 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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