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Região Metropolitana da Grande São Luís

Companies in São Luís (MA)

110,365 active companies are headquartered in São Luís (MA). Look up a company or explore the activity breakdown and the available indicators for this location.

Source: Receita Federal, CNPJ Open Data · October 2026 publication

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What this list shows

We count each active company once by its registered head office in São Luís (MA). Branches are not counted as additional companies. This list is not filtered by CNAE; activity breakdowns use the registered main activity. The total describes the registry, not revenue or company quality.

How to assess a company's data

When you open a company's record, use these guides to check the data and understand what each field can establish.

Company profile of São Luís (MA)

Active companies
110,365
In the state
1st
of 217 locations with companies in the dataset
Share of MA
31.0%
of the state's companies
Opened in 12 months
24,117
+19.9% on the 12 months before
Closed in 12 months
12,375
+7.6% on the 12 months before

What São Luís stands out in

Activities that weigh more among the city's companies than among the state's

How to read it: "3.0×" means the activity is a 3.0 times larger share of São Luís's companies than of the state's. We count only activities with at least 30 companies in the city. It shows the city's profile, not each company's size.

Activities with the most companies in São Luís

main activity, active companies
  1. 1 Comércio varejista de artigos do vestuário e acessórios 4781-4/00 4,430
  2. 2 Cabeleireiros, manicure e pedicure 9602-5/01 3,521
  3. 3 Promoção de vendas 7319-0/02 3,091
  4. 4 Outras atividades de ensino não especificadas anteriormente 8599-6/99 2,224
  5. 5 Restaurantes e similares 5611-2/01 2,178
  6. 6 Lanchonetes, casas de chá, de sucos e similares 5611-2/03 2,096
  7. 7 Comércio varejista de mercadorias em geral, com predominância de produtos alimentícios - minimercados, mercearias e armazéns 4712-1/00 1,972
  8. 8 Representantes comerciais e agentes do comércio de mercadorias em geral não especializado 4619-2/00 1,966
  9. 9 Construção de edifícios 4120-4/00 1,948
  10. 10 Transporte rodoviário de carga, exceto produtos perigosos e mudanças, municipal 4930-2/01 1,913
  11. 11 Treinamento em desenvolvimento profissional e gerencial 8599-6/04 1,774
  12. 12 Serviços de malote não realizados pelo correio nacional 5320-2/01 1,762
18 more activities
  1. 13Atividades de estética e outros serviços de cuidados com a beleza 9602-5/021,728
  2. 14Preparação de documentos e serviços especializados de apoio administrativo não especificados anteriormente 8219-9/991,549
  3. 15Serviços advocatícios 6911-7/011,522
  4. 16Comércio varejista de bebidas 4723-7/001,336
  5. 17Fornecimento de alimentos preparados preponderantemente para consumo domiciliar 5620-1/041,299
  6. 18Serviço de transporte de passageiros - locação de automóveis com motorista 4923-0/021,259
  7. 19Comércio varejista de cosméticos, produtos de perfumaria e de higiene pessoal 4772-5/001,252
  8. 20Atividades de associações de defesa de direitos sociais 9430-8/001,241
  9. 21Instalação e manutenção elétrica 4321-5/001,210
  10. 22Transporte rodoviário de carga, exceto produtos perigosos e mudanças, intermunicipal, interestadual e internacional 4930-2/021,186
  11. 23Serviços de engenharia 7112-0/001,173
  12. 24Atividade médica ambulatorial restrita a consultas 8630-5/031,171
  13. 25Comércio varejista de materiais de construção em geral 4744-0/991,168
  14. 26Serviços de organização de feiras, congressos, exposições e festas 8230-0/011,165
  15. 27Serviços de manutenção e reparação mecânica de veículos automotores 4520-0/011,061
  16. 28Condomínios prediais 8112-5/001,057
  17. 29Comércio varejista de produtos alimentícios em geral ou especializado em produtos alimentícios não especificados anteriormente 4729-6/991,028
  18. 30Comércio a varejo de peças e acessórios novos para veículos automotores 4530-7/03992

São Luís among Maranhão's cities

the cities with a similar number of companies in the state
  1. 1st São Luís 110,365
  2. 2nd Imperatriz 31,132
  3. 3rd São José de Ribamar 14,331
  4. 4th Balsas 10,029

Companies in Maranhão

São Luís and its neighbouring cities

active companies · neighbours in the Região Metropolitana da Grande São Luís
  1. São Luís 110,365
  2. São José de Ribamar 14,331
  3. Paço do Lumiar 8,569
  4. Raposa 1,573
  5. Rosário 1,446
  6. Santa Rita 1,279
  7. Bacabeira 735
  8. Morros 559
  9. Alcântara 554
  10. Icatu 375

Frequently asked questions about companies in São Luís

How many active companies are there in São Luís (MA)?

There are 110,365 active companies, counted by their registered head office in this location. The reference is the Receita Federal's October 2026 publication.

How are companies and activities counted?

We count each active company once by its registered head office in São Luís (MA). Branches are not counted as additional companies. This list is not filtered by CNAE; activity breakdowns use the registered main activity. The total describes the registry, not revenue or company quality.

Does active status mean a company is qualified for a contract?

No. Active status describes the Receita Federal registration. It does not establish tax compliance, creditworthiness, licences, ability to fulfil a contract or quality. Check the relevant official documents and the contract's requirements.

Which activity has the most companies in São Luís?

It is main activity CNAE 4781-4/00, with 4,430 active companies. See its description in this page's activity breakdown.

Which activity does São Luís stand out in most?

CNAE 5232-0/00: 32 companies. This activity's share of São Luís's companies is 3.0 times its share across the federative unit. The data show the concentration, not the reason.

About the municipality

IBGE code
2111300
State
Maranhão
Region
Northeast
Metropolitan region
Região Metropolitana da Grande São Luís
Immediate region (IBGE)
São Luís

Source: IBGE, Brazil's regional division