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What is the company registry in Cuba?
Del Ministro de Justicia - Del Registro Mercantil (Ministry of Justice of Cuba)
Calle O #216 entre 23 y 25. Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana, Cuba
About Cuba
The Cuba Companies Registry is located in Havana and was founded in 2001.
Cuba officially the Republic of Cuba is an island country, comprising the island of Cuba. The main language of Cuba is Spanish which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Yoruba and Haitian Creole spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Cuban peso (CUP). The population of Cuba is over 9.74 million.
Cuba Economy
The Real GDP in Cuba is in the region of $137 billion with a GDP per capita of $12,300. Cuba economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Cuba are tobacco, nickel, liquor, zinc ore, precious metal ore.
Main Trading Partners of Cuba
The leading export and import partners for Cuba are:
Exports: China 34%, Spain 12%, Germany 6%, Switzerland 5%, Hong Kong 4%
Imports: Spain 24%, China 13%, Netherlands 10%, USA 9%, Canada 6%
Cuba Certificate of Incorporation
The Cuba Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Cuba Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Cuba company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Cuba register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Cuba customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Cuba Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Cuba the relevant laws are:
Decree Law No. 226 “On the Mercantile Registry”, of December 6, 2001
Resolution No. 230 "Regulations of the Mercantile Registry"
Resolution No. 205 of July 10, 2003 of the Minister of Justice
Resolution No. 98 of June 21, 2004 of the Minister of Justice
What information is free to view at Cuba Company Registry?
None but a Cuba company extract/profile will include where available:
Cuba Company Name
Cuba Registration Number
Cuba Registered Office
Cuba Type of ownership
Cuba Status
Cuba Registration date
Cuba Activity
Cuba Share capital
Cuba Shareholders
Cuba Directors
Do you need to register / sign up at the Cuba Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Cuba register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Cuba
Not Publicly Available in Cuba
Types of Companies in Cuba
Businesses in Cuba can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Cuba State enterprise
Cuba Enterprise with 100% foreign capital
Cuba Joint venture
Cuba International economic association
Other Cuba Company Registry Services
Cuba Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Cuba Civil Status Registry
Can you order a Cuba Apostille Certificate?
No, Cuba has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Cuba has not agreed to this Cuba company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Cuba Company Registry?
The Cuba Company Register is in Spanish and English languages.
Cuba Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Cuba has 125 embassies abroad, as well as 20 consulates and six other representations.
Havana, the capital of Cuba, hosts 113 embassies, and in addition there are a total of eight consulates and another two representations located in Cuba.
Cuba Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Cuba. Our local partner is based in Havana which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Cuba including Camaguey, Baracoa and Santiago de Cuba. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Cuba Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Cuba from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Cuba Moody's rating: Caa2 (first obtained in 2014)
Cuba Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Cuba Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Cuba.
Cuba Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Cuba. Our specialist Cuba skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Cuba Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Cuba Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Cuba. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Cuba Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Cuba?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Cuba?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Cuba?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.