Iceland company search by name
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Search Company Records in Iceland
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How do I search for a company by name in Iceland?
To search Iceland companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK) with Kennitala, Company name, Legal form, Address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Ehf. (Einkahlutafélag), Hf. (Hlutafélag), Sf. (Sameignarfélag)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Kennitala, Company name, Legal form, Address.
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Cross-check against Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK)
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.rsk.is.
https://www.rsk.is
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Iceland companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK) is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Iceland company search return?
Each record shows Kennitala, Company name, Legal form, Address, sourced from Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK).
What is a kennitala?
Kennitala is Iceland's universal identification number, used for both individuals and companies. For companies, it's a 10-digit number. It's the primary identifier for all official and business purposes in Iceland.
People also ask about search for a company by name in Iceland
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Iceland company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK) 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 Iceland business registry?
The Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Iceland. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.rsk.is.
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