Search and document delivery at a glance
- Search online
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- Search language
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- Digital documents
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- Document language
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- Paper and collection
- Older incorporation instructions: collection from CFE against payment and filing receipts. Confirm today’s copy-request conditions separately. [2]
- International delivery
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- Fees at a glance
- Duplicate certificate uses a payment reference; confirm the amount with CFE
- Access
- Request to CFE; explain interest and eligibility for another company’s records
Choose the right register
The published CFE guide lists shareholders, lawyers and third parties with a legitimate interest as applicants for changes or duplicates. A duplicate commercial certificate requires BI, an existing registry certificate and telephone number; the request produces a payment reference. [1]
The older eRegulations guide distinguishes RCCM registration from the tax number, notarised articles and other incorporation papers. It describes collection from CFE against payment and filing receipts. That concerns the applicant’s incorporation papers, not every subsequent third-party enquiry. [2]
Names and abbreviations explained
- CFECentro de Formalização de Empresas
- Central company-formalities office. [2]
- RCCMRegistre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier
- Trade and personal property credit register. The full number identifies the registration. [3] [2]
- BIBilhete de Identidade
- Identity document. Confirm which foreign alternative CFE accepts for the particular copy request. [1]
Search step by step
Obtain a specific registry record
Identify the company and document
Collect company name, registered office and RCCM number. Distinguish the registry certificate, articles and tax identifier. If current status is required, expressly request current information rather than merely copying an old certificate. [3] [2]
Specify the research scope to CFE
Describe the company, missing record and whether an ordinary or certified version is required. Confirm the current submission channel before sending identity documents. The older official guide locates CFE at Avenida Amilcar Cabral 67, R/C Esquerda, Bissau; confirm today’s competent office and intake point. [2] [3]
Agree the price and delivery
Obtain written confirmation of the complete amount and payment purpose. Agree format, language, certification and overseas delivery before paying. Registering a new company is not a necessary step in your research. [3] [1]
Documents and fees
| Document / information | Contents and purpose | Fee | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplicate commercial certificate [1] | Duplicate registry certificate; specify the required record date. | Payment reference after application; guide states no amount. | Specific CFE request. |
| Duplicate articles [1] | Copy of the articles; specify the amendment version. | Confirm price and certification. | CFE lists BI, registry certificate and telephone number. |
Request company information and copies
Contact CFE for information about the company and the copies you need. Specify the company name, registration number if available, and document type. [1]
Avoid common mistakes
Frequently asked questions
Original sources
Sources reviewed: 16 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.
- Guia de Serviços do CFE Centro de Formalização de Empresas
- Retrait des documents de création de société CFE / Guinea-Bissau eRegulations, powered by UNCTAD
- Uniform Act on General Commercial Law OHADA Official Journal; text hosted by OHADA.com