United Kingdom company register search
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Search Company Records in United Kingdom
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How do I search the company register in United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom company register is maintained by Companies House (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house). Search it by company name or registration number to see Company name and number, Registered address. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In United Kingdom, company records sit on Companies House. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows Company name and number, Registered address. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the United Kingdom company register free to search?
Yes. Searching Companies House and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in United Kingdom?
Companies House, at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house. Anything else republishing United Kingdom company data is a copy of that register.
What does a United Kingdom register entry show?
Company name and number, Registered address. Availability of each field depends on what Companies House publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
How do I look up a UK company?
You can search by company name or registration number. Companies House provides free public access to all registered company data including directors, filing history, and accounts. Enter a name above to try it.
People also ask about search the company register in United Kingdom
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the United Kingdom company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Companies House are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official United Kingdom business registry?
The Companies House is the official public register of companies incorporated in United Kingdom. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house.
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