Insights and guides for B2B lead generation from UK company data.
A PSC (Person with Significant Control) is anyone who owns or controls more than 25% of a UK company. Understanding the PSC register is essential for compliance officers, accountants, and anyone conducting due diligence. This guide explains what PSCs are, how to find them, and what the absence of a PSC can signal.
Every company registered in the UK has a public incorporation date on Companies House. Knowing how old a company is can tell you a great deal - from whether it is a credible supplier to whether it is a freshly formed prospect worth contacting. This guide walks through exactly how to find that information.
Missing a Companies House filing deadline can trigger automatic penalties starting at £150, with strike-off risk for persistent non-compliance. This guide explains exactly when your accounts, confirmation statement, and corporation tax are due - and how to calculate your specific deadlines.
What accountants need to know about anti-money laundering checks under MLR 2017. Covers CDD, EDD, risk assessments, and how to stay compliant without slowing down client onboarding.
An honest comparison of UK company lookup tools including Companies House, Endole, Creditsafe, Company Check, and NewcoHunter - features, pricing, and best use cases.
How to look up American companies across all 50 states. Understand the decentralised US company registration system and where to find the data you need.
A comprehensive guide to every company registry in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Gibraltar - what data they hold and how to search them.
How to check if a UK company has CCJs (County Court Judgments or Judgements) against it, free options for searching records, and how to use CCJ data in business due diligence.
Learn how to check if a UK VAT number is valid using HMRC's official tools, the EU VIES system, and what to do when verification fails.
Everything you need to know about Companies House - what it is, how to search it, what data is available, and how businesses use it for research, compliance and lead generation.
A practical guide to researching UK company directors - where to find their details, what information is publicly available, and how to use director data for due diligence.
New company registrations are one of the most underused lead sources in B2B sales. Learn how to turn Companies House data into a steady pipeline of fresh prospects.
Everything you need to know about SIC codes - what they are, how they work, how to find the right one for your business, and how to use them for market research and lead generation.
A step-by-step guide to checking UK company details for free - verify registration, find directors, check filing history and assess whether a business is legitimate.