Introduction
If you’re looking to find out if a company is registered, there are several ways to do this. You can use the Companies House beta service, or alternatively check whether the company has been struck off.
The simplest way to check if a company is registered is to use the Companies House beta service.
The simplest way to check if a company is registered is to use the Companies House beta service. The beta service lets you enter the company name or registration number in the search box, and then select ‘Search’. If your business name appears on this page, then congratulations! You’ve found out whether it’s registered with Companies House. This means that your business has been incorporated with our official register of companies.
Enter the company name or registration number in the search box
To search for a company that is registered, enter the company name or registration number in the search box. You can also search by name or registration number.
Select ‘Search’
You can search for a company by entering its registration number or name.
- Select ‘Search’ and enter the registration number or name of your company in the search field.
- Click on ‘Search’. You will see results that match your criteria, including companies registered in accordance with the law and those who have been banned from registering as such due to misconduct, fraud or other violations.
If the company is registered, you’ll see a page with information about it.
If the company is registered, you’ll see a page with information about it. The first thing to check is the name and number of your business:
- Company name (this can be found on your company incorporation documents)
- Company number (found on your incorporation documents)
- Date when you incorporated your company (found on your incorporation documents)
Here’s where things get tricky. If a company has been dissolved and no longer exists, then there won’t be much point in searching for its details online! However, if you’re looking into whether or not someone has been fined for running an unregistered business—which usually occurs when businesses fail to pay taxes—you may want to check this section out before continuing.
You can access this free service on any device connected to the internet.
You can access this free service on any device connected to the internet. You don’t need to be a lawyer or accountant to use it, but if you are, you’ll appreciate that it’s easy for anyone with basic computer skills to use.
Conclusion
The Companies House beta service is a great way to check if a company is registered. It’s free and easy to use, and it can be done on any device connected to the internet.