Business Ecosystem Overview
The starting point of the analysis presents the macro indicators of the national registry: the base brings together 72,609,240 registered establishments and 69,351,650 unique companies, identified by their root CNPJs. Of that total, 28,062,808 establishments are active, equivalent to 38.6% of the base.
- Registered establishments
- 72,609,240
- Total of the analyzed base
- Unique companies
- 69,351,650
- Root CNPJs identified
- Active establishments
- 28,062,808
- 38.6% of the base
The overview also tracks the median age of companies, the presence of email and phone, the distribution by state, registration status and the sectors with the most active companies. Indicators are derived from public data from Receita Federal and were updated on August 21, 2026.
Geographic Distribution and Registration Status
How establishments are distributed across the 27 UFs and the country's five regions. The analysis crosses registration status (active, closed, suspended, unfit) with volume per state, revealing which markets concentrate the most business activity and where there is room for commercial expansion.
Historical Series: 39 Years of Openings and Closures
The annual evolution of Brazilian entrepreneurship from 1988 to 2026. The line chart shows the volume of companies opened and closed per year, highlighting economic cycles, crises and moments of acceleration. It allows identifying long-term patterns and the historical pace of renewal of the business fabric.
Sector Intelligence: Brazil's Top CNAEs
The 10 sectors (CNAEs) with the highest concentration of active companies in the country. Each sector is presented with establishment volume, percentage with registered email and phone, and distribution by tax regime. A strategic view to identify verticals and prospecting opportunities by segment.
Digital Coverage by State
The quality of contact data for active companies in each UF: percentage of establishments with email and phone registered with Receita Federal. States with higher digital coverage offer more opportunities for direct prospecting, while markets with low coverage require alternative outreach strategies.
National Projections for 2027
Predictive models applied to 39 years of historical data to estimate the future volume of company openings in Brazil. The projections combine short- and long-term trends, offering an early view of the growth of the business ecosystem and supporting strategic planning for commercial teams.