CNPJ Registration Status β€” Types and meanings

What is registration status?

The registration status indicates the current status of a company's registration with the Federal Revenue. There are 5 main types: Active, Suspended, Inactive, Closed and Null.

Types of registration status

Active: regular and operating company. Suspended: company with pending issues that can still be regularized. Inactive (Inapta): company that has not submitted mandatory declarations for 2 years. Closed (Baixada): permanently terminated company. Null (Nula): registration cancelled due to irregularity.

How to check registration status

Registration status can be checked on the Federal Revenue website (Registration Certificate) or through APIs like cnpj-api.com. The lookup returns the current status and the date of the last update.

How to regularize registration status

For suspended or inactive companies, regularization involves submitting pending declarations and settling debts. Processing time ranges from 24 hours to 30 days.

FAQ

Can a company with a closed CNPJ resume operations?

No. After permanent closure, a new CNPJ must be opened.

How to know if my CNPJ is regular?

Check the registration status on the Federal Revenue website or use cnpj-api.com.