Puerto Rico business license lookup & entity search
The official places to search registered businesses and verify licenses in Puerto Rico. Entity records live with the Puerto Rico Department of State Registry of Corporations; license verification runs through the licensing agencies below. We link to the official portals only, so what you see is the state's own record.
Statewide general business license in Puerto Rico:varies. Full requirements, agency, and renewal timing in the Puerto Rico business license guide.
Official Puerto Rico lookups
Business entity search
Puerto Rico Department of State Registry of Corporations
Registered corporations and LLCs through the Department of State's registry portal.
Open the official entity search ↗License verification
SURI (Hacienda)
Merchant's Registration Certificates and tax accounts with the Department of Treasury.
Open the official lookup ↗How to verify a Puerto Rico business end to end
- Search the exact legal name (or registration number) in the entity search and confirm the status shows active or in good standing.
- Match the registered name against the name on the contract or invoice; a different trade name should trace back to the same registered entity.
- Verify any trade or professional license in the licensing agency's own lookup, including status and expiration, not just that a number exists.
- For storefront or location-based work, confirm the local business license with the city or county clerk; it will not appear in statewide searches.
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Registry links point to official government portals and open in a new tab. Portals occasionally move; if a link lands on the agency's home page, use its search or licensing menu. Informational, not legal advice.