CNPJ Lookup

Look up a Brazilian CNPJ and see the company name, status and address.

How to use

  1. Type or paste a 14-digit CNPJ — the mask is applied automatically as you type.
  2. Click Search. The tool fetches the company record from the public CNPJ registry (publica.cnpj.ws).
  3. See the company name, trade name, status, opening date, legal nature, size, main CNAE activity and full address.

About this tool

This tool queries the public CNPJ registry through the publica.cnpj.ws API, which mirrors the official Receita Federal database. The data returned is public information — the same you would find on the Receita Federal website.

Use it to verify a supplier, confirm a company's status before signing a contract, or quickly look up a business address. Results include legal name, trade name, registration status, CNAE activity code and full address.

The CNPJ you type is sent to the publica.cnpj.ws server for the lookup — it is not stored there. Rate limits apply: if you make too many requests in a short time, wait a minute before trying again.

Frequently asked questions

Does my CNPJ leave my browser?

Yes — it is sent to the publica.cnpj.ws API to fetch the company record. This is public data from the Receita Federal; the CNPJ itself is not stored by the API.

Why was the CNPJ not found?

Either the number is wrong, or the company has been dissolved and removed from the active registry. Double-check all 14 digits.

Is the data up to date?

The API mirrors the Receita Federal database and is usually updated within a few days. For the most authoritative source, cross-check on the Receita Federal website.

What does the CNAE code mean?

CNAE (Classificacao Nacional de Atividades Economicas) is the official code for the company's main economic activity. It determines tax obligations and regulatory requirements.

Can I look up multiple CNPJs at once?

The tool processes one CNPJ at a time. For bulk lookups you would need to query the API directly.

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