United Kingdom Company Search by Name — Free Companies House Lookup

United Kingdom company search by nameTo search United Kingdom companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Companies House with Company name and number, Registered address, Incorporation date, Company status (active/dissolved). Name search is free and needs no account.Steps

Enter the company name Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.

Narrow ambiguous matches Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Private Limited (Ltd), Public Limited (PLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)) to identify the right one.

Open the matching record Each result links to a full record showing Company name and number, Registered address, Incorporation date, Company status (active/dissolved).

Cross-check against Companies House For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house.

Frequently asked questionsCan I search United Kingdom companies by name for free?Yes. Name search against Companies House 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 United Kingdom company search return?Each record shows Company name and number, Registered address, Incorporation date, Company status (active/dissolved), sourced from Companies House.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.Source: Companies HouseLast verified: 2026-06-01