Rio Grande do Norte · Northeast region
Companies in São Rafael (RN)
353 active companies are headquartered in São Rafael (RN). 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
Look up companies in São Rafael (RN)
More active establishments and higher registered capital first. This order is not a quality assessment or recommendation.- DROGARIAS BRITO LTDAComércio varejista de produtos farmacêuticos, sem manipulação de fórmulas
- L ALMEIDA SOUZA LTDAComércio varejista de suvenires, bijuterias e artesanatos
- F E CEZARIO LTDAColeta de resíduos não perigosos
- P C G DOS SANTOS COMERCIO E SERVICOS LTDAInstalação e manutenção elétrica
- EC HABILIZ LTDAAluguel de máquinas e equipamentos para construção sem operador, exceto andaimes
- JR CONSTRUCOES LTDAConstrução de edifícios
- LILI PRODUTOS DO SERTAO LTDAFabricação de farinha de mandioca e derivados
- RP CONSTRUCOES & SERVICOS LTDAServiços de engenharia
- V P DANTAS NETO LTDAFabricação de farinha de mandioca e derivados
- LG MINERACAO LTDABritamento de pedras, exceto associado à extração
- MAX COMERCIO E SERVICOS LTDAConstrução de edifícios
- K L BRAZ SANTOS COMERCIO DE COMBUSTIVEIS LTDAComércio varejista de combustíveis para veículos automotores
What this list shows
We count each active company once by its registered head office in São Rafael (RN). 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.
- How to look up a CNPJ
Check identifiers, dates and registry fields against official sources.
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- How to read partner and administrator records
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Company profile of São Rafael (RN)
- Active companies
- 353
- In the state
- 93rd
- of 167 locations with companies in the dataset
- Share of RN
- 0.1%
- of the state's companies
- Opened in 12 months
- 53
- −10.2% on the 12 months before
- Closed in 12 months
- 25
- −46.8% on the 12 months before
What São Rafael stands out in
Activities that weigh more among the city's companies than among the state's
- 3.9×Comércio varejista de mercadorias em geral, com predominância de produtos alimentícios - minimercados, mercearias e armazéns35 companies, 9.9% of the city against 2.6% in the stateCNAE 4712-1/00
How to read it: "3.9×" means the activity is a 3.9 times larger share of São Rafael'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 Rafael
main activity, active companies- 1 Comércio varejista de mercadorias em geral, com predominância de produtos alimentícios - minimercados, mercearias e armazéns 4712-1/00 35
- 2 Comércio varejista de artigos do vestuário e acessórios 4781-4/00 21
- 3 Atividades de associações de defesa de direitos sociais 9430-8/00 19
- 4 Atividades de organizações políticas 9492-8/00 19
- 5 Comércio varejista de bebidas 4723-7/00 12
- 6 Cabeleireiros, manicure e pedicure 9602-5/01 12
- 7 Lanchonetes, casas de chá, de sucos e similares 5611-2/03 10
- 8 Promoção de vendas 7319-0/02 9
- 9 Comércio varejista de materiais de construção em geral 4744-0/99 7
- 10 Comércio varejista de cosméticos, produtos de perfumaria e de higiene pessoal 4772-5/00 7
- 11 Administração pública em geral 8411-6/00 7
- 12 Obras de alvenaria 4399-1/03 6
18 more activities
- 13Transporte rodoviário de carga, exceto produtos perigosos e mudanças, intermunicipal, interestadual e internacional 4930-2/026
- 14Comércio a varejo de peças e acessórios novos para motocicletas e motonetas 4541-2/065
- 15Comércio varejista de carnes - açougues 4722-9/015
- 16Comercio varejista de artigos de cama, mesa e banho 4755-5/035
- 17Fornecimento de alimentos preparados preponderantemente para consumo domiciliar 5620-1/045
- 18Atividades de condicionamento físico 9313-1/005
- 19Fabricação de laticínios 1052-0/004
- 20Construção de edifícios 4120-4/004
- 21Instalação e manutenção elétrica 4321-5/004
- 22Serviços ambulantes de alimentação 5612-1/004
- 23Outras atividades de ensino não especificadas anteriormente 8599-6/994
- 24Manutenção e reparação de motocicletas e motonetas 4543-9/003
- 25Comércio varejista de mercadorias em geral, com predominância de produtos alimentícios - supermercados 4711-3/023
- 26Peixaria 4722-9/023
- 27Atividades de pós produção cinematográfica, de vídeos e de programas de televisão não especificadas anteriormente 5912-0/993
- 28Locação de automóveis sem condutor 7711-0/003
- 29Administração de caixas escolares 8550-3/013
- 30Fabricação de farinha de mandioca e derivados 1063-5/002
São Rafael among Rio Grande do Norte's cities
the cities with a similar number of companies in the state- 90th São João do Sabugi 358
- 91st Felipe Guerra 356
- 92nd Serra de São Bento 356
- 93rd São Rafael 353
- 94th São José do Seridó 346
- 95th Jandaíra 326
- 96th Ouro Branco 326
São Rafael and its neighbouring cities
active companies · neighbours in the immediate region of Açu- Assú 4,046
- Macau 2,050
- Guamaré 985
- Alto do Rodrigues 878
- Angicos 857
- Pendências 725
- Lajes 686
- Santana do Matos 666
- Ipanguaçu 556
- São Rafael 353
Frequently asked questions about companies in São Rafael
How many active companies are there in São Rafael (RN)?
There are 353 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 Rafael (RN). 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 Rafael?
It is main activity CNAE 4712-1/00, with 35 active companies. See its description in this page's activity breakdown.
Which activity does São Rafael stand out in most?
CNAE 4712-1/00: 35 companies. This activity's share of São Rafael's companies is 3.9 times its share across the federative unit. The data show the concentration, not the reason.
About the municipality
- IBGE code
- 2412807
- State
- Rio Grande do Norte
- Region
- Northeast
- Immediate region (IBGE)
- Açu
Source: IBGE, Brazil's regional division