REGON or National Official Business Register of National Economy Entities is a register kept by the President of GUS. REGON is also understood as an identification number assigned to an entity in this register. Natural persons have one and only one REGON number assigned (at the first registration). In case of closing a business activity and establishing a new one, the REGON number remains unchanged. Read the article to the end and learn more about how to obtain a certificate of REGON number.
Which entities are subject to REGON number?
- Legal entities (including associations and foundations),
- natural persons conducting economic activity, including those running individual farms,
- organizational units without legal personality,
- local units of the above mentioned entities.
Certificate on REGON number – How can an entrepreneur obtain REGON number?
Currently, to obtain a REGON number you do not have to submit a separate application to the GUS. While filling in the CEIDG-1 application when establishing a business activity, you can attach a REGON number application form. You will receive it together with registration of your business activity in a city office or commune office. You will receive the number assigned to you by mail within a few days after you set up your business. Until that time you can continue your business activity without any worries, because the REGON number is not indicated on invoices or applications to the US and ZUS.
Certificate of REGON number – how to obtain REGON for an association or a foundation?
According to current law, each non-governmental organization, regardless of whether it conducts business activity or not, is obliged to have a REGON number. In practice, it is used in contacts with various offices or institutions (e.g. when applying for a NIP number). It may also be required when signing certain contracts. An organization applies for a REGON number using the RG-1 form to its statistical office (or its branch). The REGON number will be assigned within 7 days from the submission of the application.
How to obtain a certificate on REGON number assignment?
Statistical offices issue a certificate on REGON number on request, not later than 7 days after the application was submitted. Persons registered in the REGON register on the basis of the CEIDG-1 application receive information about the REGON identification number through the CEIDG search engine.
What is the REGON number needed for?
Currently the REGON number is assigned primarily for statistical reasons. Entrepreneurs do not need to put it on invoices or stamps.
