# Overview

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The **CNPJ.ws** API provides simple and fast access to information about Brazilian companies through their CNPJ number. These data are obtained from public agencies such as SEFAZ, CADESP, Sintegra, and Suframa and are organized to deliver the most useful information, expanding the possibilities of utilizing these data.

## Basic JSON Structure

The data is structured to provide the maximum amount of useful information, enabling integration with various systems.

Data Types Used:

| Abbreviation | Description |
| :----------: | ----------- |
|       A      | Array       |
|       S      | String      |
|       D      | Date        |
|       N      | Number      |
|       O      | Objct       |

Below is the basic structure returned by the CNPJ API:

| Field                         | Type | Description                               |
| ----------------------------- | :--: | ----------------------------------------- |
| cnpj\_raiz                    |   S  | CNPJ Root                                 |
| razao\_social                 |   S  | Company Name                              |
| capital\_social               |   S  | Share Capital                             |
| responsavel\_federativo       |   S  | Federative Responsible                    |
| criado\_em                    |   S  | Registration Date in the CNPJ.ws database |
| atualizado\_em                |   S  | Last Update Date of the Information       |
| porte                         |   O  | Company Size                              |
| natureza\_juridica            |   O  | Legal Nature                              |
| qualificacao\_do\_responsavel |   O  | Qualification of the Responsible          |
| socios                        |   O  | List of Partners                          |
| estabelecimento               |   O  | Establishment                             |
| simples                       |   O  | Simples and MEI Data                      |

## Data Lag

The maximum data lag is 45 days, with daily integrations with the state Sintegras with which we have integration.

If you have any questions, we are here to support you! Send an email to <contato@cnpj.ws>!

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