Iceland company search by name
Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.
Search Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK) at the official source
Start with Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK) for Iceland. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.
Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.
How do I search for a company by name in Iceland?
Search the legal name on Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK), or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as Kennitala, Company name, Legal form, Address depend on the source; official access and fees vary.
Step-by-step
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Enter the legal name
Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.
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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 candidate record
Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.
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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?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check Ríkisskattstjóri (RSK)'s own search, account and document conditions separately.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.
What does a Iceland company search return?
Available fields can include Kennitala, Company name, Legal form, Address. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.
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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