United Kingdom company search by name
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Search Company Records in United Kingdom
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How do I search for a company by name in United Kingdom?
To 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.
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 (Private Limited (Ltd), Public Limited (PLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Company name and number, Registered address, Incorporation date, Company status (active/dissolved).
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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.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
Frequently asked questions
Can 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.
People also ask about search for a company by name 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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