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Notes on UK company formation, sectors, regions and what the register reveals about the market.
How Companies House Works: The UK Register Explained
Companies House is the UK's official registrar of companies. Here's what it is, what's on the register, what companies must file, and how to actually use the data.
How to Research a UK Company: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, step-by-step way to research any UK company from public data — its people, ownership, finances, filings and red flags — and what each source tells you.
UK Company Types Explained: Ltd, PLC, LLP, CIC & More
A plain-English guide to the main UK company and business types — private limited (Ltd), PLC, LLP, CIC and sole trader — and how to tell them apart on the register.
Company Accounts Explained: Dormant, Micro-Entity & Small
What UK company accounts are, why the level of detail varies by company size, and how to read dormant, micro-entity and small-company accounts on the register.
What Is a Confirmation Statement? (UK Companies)
A confirmation statement is the annual filing that confirms a UK company's key details are up to date. Here's what it covers, who files it, and why it matters for research.
UK Company Status Meanings: Active, Dormant, Dissolved & More
What each Companies House company status means — active, dormant, dissolved, in liquidation, in administration and proposed strike-off — and what it tells you.
The Best UK Company Database in 2026: A Buyer's Guide
There's no single best UK company database — the right one depends on your job. Here's how the main categories compare and how to choose without overpaying.
Endole Alternative: Live, Source-Transparent UK Company Data
Endole is a popular way to look up UK company data. If you want live register data, new-formation tracking and transparent sourcing, here's how CompaniesIQ compares.
Company Check Alternative: Live Company Intelligence, Not Just Credit
Company Check is known for financials and credit context. If your job is finding, researching and tracking UK companies — especially new ones — here's how CompaniesIQ compares.
Beauhurst Alternative: Track New & Growing UK Companies from the Register
Beauhurst specialises in curated high-growth and funding data. For a live, register-based way to spot new and growing UK companies, here's how CompaniesIQ compares.
Estate Agent & Property Company Leads: Finding New Firms in the UK
How to find newly formed estate agents, lettings and property companies across the UK from the public register, and reach them while they're setting up.
Ecommerce Business Leads UK: Finding New Online Retailers
How to find newly formed ecommerce and online retail companies in the UK from the public register, and reach them while they're building their store and stack.
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