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How do I get information about a company?

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Published on: 20 June 2017
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Searching for information about a company

Public digital data beta service

Users can search all public digital data filed at Companies House using its new beta service which can be accessed here. This recent extension of free search services reflects the government’s commitment to the provision of free data. The service provides users with free access to over 170 million company records and currently includes the following features:

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    company overviews and officers

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    document images

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    disqualified directors

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    follow companies

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    change registered office addresses, and

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    company name availability checker

Companies House currently welcomes feedback on the beta service and continues to release new search features over the forthcoming months, including abridged accounts and other document filings.

Company overviews and officers

To search for a company overview and officers, a user should complete the following steps:

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    search

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This term is not defined in the cpr. In normal usage it means information that has been organised and categorised for a pre-determined purpose.

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