Brazil Receita WS

API

Free API for Brazilian company data via CNPJ lookup

Overview

Brazil Receita WS is a RESTful API providing official Brazilian company data from the Federal Revenue Service. Its core endpoint enables CNPJ (14-digit identifier) lookup, returning JSON responses with details like company name, legal status, address, activity codes, partners, and tax status. Use cases include KYC verification, CRM integration, e-commerce seller validation, and supplier onboarding automation. It offers free (rate-limited) and paid tiers for expanded access to higher request volumes and advanced features.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.receitaws.com.br/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Interface
JSON Responses
CNPJ Lookup Endpoint
Official Receita Federal Data
Freemium Model

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Brazil Receita WS free to use?

Yes, it has a free tier with rate limits. Paid plans are available for higher request volumes and premium features like batch queries.

? Does it require an API Key?

The free tier doesn’t need an API key, but paid plans mandate one for authentication and expanded access.

? What is the response format?

Responses are in JSON, including structured data like company name, address, status, and partner information.

Top Alternatives

Receita Federal e-CNPJ API Search Google

CNPJ Consulta API Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Official government-sourced data
⊕ No API key for free tier
⊕ Comprehensive company details
⊕ Easy GET request integration

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Paid plans required for advanced features
⊖ Portuguese response fields
⊖ No SLA for free usage