United States Company Search by Name — Free SEC EDGAR Lookup

United States company search by nameTo search United States companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from SEC EDGAR with Company name and EIN, State of incorporation, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Officer and director names. 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 (Corporation (C-Corp), S-Corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC)) to identify the right one.

Open the matching record Each result links to a full record showing Company name and EIN, State of incorporation, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Officer and director names.

Cross-check against SEC EDGAR For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.

Frequently asked questionsCan I search United States companies by name for free?Yes. Name search against SEC EDGAR 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 States company search return?Each record shows Company name and EIN, State of incorporation, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Officer and director names, sourced from SEC EDGAR.How do I look up a US company?For public companies, search SEC EDGAR by company name to find filings like 10-K annual reports and 8-K material events. For private companies, you'll need to search the specific state's Secretary of State website where the company is incorporated.Source: SEC EDGARLast verified: 2026-06-01