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What is the company registry in United Kingdom (UK)?
UK Companies House
Crown Way, Cardiff CF14 3UZ
About United Kingdom (UK)
The United Kingdom (UK) Companies Registry is located in Cardiff and was founded in 1844.
United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. The main language of United Kingdom (UK) is English which is spoken by 95% of the population with other languages such as Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Pound sterling (GBP). The population of United Kingdom (UK) is over 68.26 million.
United Kingdom (UK) Economy
The Real GDP in United Kingdom (UK) is in the region of $24.977 trillion with a GDP per capita of $74,600. United Kingdom (UK) economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for United Kingdom (UK) are refined petroleum, crude petroleum, natural gas, cars, integrated circuits.
Main Trading Partners of United Kingdom (UK)
The leading export and import partners for United Kingdom (UK) are:
Exports: Canada 16%, Mexico 15%, China 8%, Japan 4%, UK 4%
Imports: China 18%, Canada 14%, Mexico 14%, Germany 5%, Japan 4%
United Kingdom (UK) Certificate of Incorporation
The United Kingdom (UK) Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
United Kingdom (UK) Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local United Kingdom (UK) company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the United Kingdom (UK) register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential United Kingdom (UK) customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for United Kingdom (UK) Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in United Kingdom (UK) the relevant laws are:
Companies Act 2006
What information is free to view at United Kingdom (UK) Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in United Kingdom (UK) the following information can be viewed free of charge:
United Kingdom (UK) Company Name
United Kingdom (UK) Registered Office Address
United Kingdom (UK) Company Status
United Kingdom (UK) Company Type
United Kingdom (UK) Date Incorporated
United Kingdom (UK) Latest Accounts Date
United Kingdom (UK) Next Accounts Due Date
United Kingdom (UK) Latest Confirmation Statement
United Kingdom (UK) Next Confirmation Statement Due Date
United Kingdom (UK) Nature of Business
United Kingdom (UK) Previous Company Names
United Kingdom (UK) Directors
United Kingdom (UK) Secretaries
United Kingdom (UK) Persons with Significant Control
Do you need to register / sign up at the United Kingdom (UK) Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local United Kingdom (UK) register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in United Kingdom (UK)
There are over 13,500,000 companies registered in United Kingdom (UK).
Types of Companies in United Kingdom (UK)
Businesses in United Kingdom (UK) can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
CIC (community interest company)
CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Industrial and provident society: e.g. a co-operative (which does include Ltd. at the end of its name) or charity
Partnerships
General partnership
LLP (Limited liability partnership)
SLP (Scottish limited partnership)
LP (Limited partnership)
Companies
Private Limited Companies (Ltd or Limited or Welsh Cyfyngedig (Cyf))
Private company limited by shares, The liability is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares held by them. Its shares cannot be traded publicly.
Private company limited by guarantee. The liability is limited to such amount as the members undertake to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up.
Public Limited Company (PLC or Welsh Cwmni Cyfyngedig Cyhoeddus (CCC)): Is a limited company whose shares may be traded publicly. Requires an authorized minimum share capital of £50,000; of which it must have allotted shares to the value of at least £50,000 and a minimum of 25% must be fully paid up prior to starting business.
Unlimited company (or Welsh (cwmni) anghyfyngedig). There is no limit on the liability of its members. It is not a requirement under company law to add or state the word or designation Unlimited or its abbreviations (Unltd., or Ultd.) at the ending of its legal company name, and most such companies do not do so. Unlimited companies are exempted from filing accounts with the Registrar of Companies for public disclosure, subject to a few exceptions (unless the company was a qualified subsidiary or a parent of a limited company during the accounting period).
Sole proprietorship (Sole traders)
Can you order a United Kingdom (UK) Apostille Certificate?
Yes, United Kingdom agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, United Kingdom accepts the Apostille Certificate for United Kingdom Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
United Kingdom signed up to the Hague Convention on 24th January 1965.
What is the language(s) of the United Kingdom (UK) Company Registry?
The United Kingdom (UK) Company Register is in English language only.
United Kingdom (UK) Embassies, high commissions and consulates
United Kingdom has 163 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 186 consulates and 25 other representations.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, hosts 166 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 304 consulates and another 16 representations located in the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom (UK) Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of United Kingdom (UK). Our local partner is based in Cardiff which enables us to do site visits throughout all of United Kingdom (UK) including . Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
United Kingdom (UK) Country Rating
The current bond ratings for United Kingdom (UK) from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
United Kingdom (UK) Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 2020)
United Kingdom (UK) Standard & Poors rating: AA (first obtained in 2016)
United Kingdom (UK) Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an United Kingdom (UK) Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including United Kingdom (UK).
United Kingdom (UK) Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including United Kingdom (UK). Our specialist United Kingdom (UK) skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
United Kingdom (UK) Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides United Kingdom (UK) Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in United Kingdom (UK). The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
United Kingdom (UK) Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in United Kingdom (UK)?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in United Kingdom (UK)?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in United Kingdom (UK)?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.