UK Company Information

What is Companies House?

Companies House is an executive agency of the UK Government. All limited companies are registered with Companies House and file specific statutory details as required by the Companies Act 1985. The UK has had a system of company registration since 1844.

All limited companies including subsidiary, small, and inactive companies, must file annual financial statements which are public records.

UK Data Ltd bases the Credit Reports on these accounts and other statutory documents, which are listed at Companies House.

England and Wales - The registered office in Cardiff handles companies incorporated in England and Wales. These companies are subject to English law.

Scotland - The Edinburgh office handles companies incorporated in Scotland and are subject to Scots law.

Northern Ireland - All limited companies in Northern Ireland are registered with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment and are subject to Northern Ireland law.