Knowledge Hub

Guides and resources to help you get the most out of UK company data.

Companies House

Guides to navigating the UK company register

• How Company Registration Works at Companies House - A concise overview of the UK company registration process - what happens when a new company is formed, what data is filed, and how quickly it appears on the register.
• Understanding Company Accounts on Companies House - What the different types of company accounts filed at Companies House reveal, how to read them, and what they mean for your research.

SIC Codes

Understanding Standard Industrial Classification codes

• SIC Code Sections: A Complete Overview - A structured overview of all 21 SIC code sections, what industries they cover, and the most commonly used codes in each section.
• SIC Code Lookup: How to Find the Right Code for Your Business - How to find the correct SIC code for your business when registering with Companies House, plus common mistakes and the most popular codes.

Company Research

How to check, verify and research UK companies

• How to Verify a UK Company Is Legitimate - A practical checklist for verifying whether a UK company is real, active and trustworthy - using freely available public data.
• What Happens When a Company Is Dissolved? - The complete process of company dissolution in the UK - from striking off to restoration, and what happens to the company's assets, debts, and directors.

Due Diligence

Credit checks, compliance and supplier verification

• Business Credit Checks Explained: What You Need to Know - What a business credit check reveals, when you need one, the difference between free and paid checks, and how to interpret the results.

New Companies

Tracking and using new company registration data

• UK Company Formation Trends: What the Data Shows - An overview of UK company formation patterns - how many companies are formed each year, which industries lead, and what seasonal and economic factors influence registration rates.

B2B Sales

Using company data for lead generation and sales

• Finding New Business Leads from Companies House Data - How B2B sales teams, accountants and service providers can use Companies House new company data as a lead generation channel.
• New Company Lead Generation for Accountants - How accountants can use new company registration data to find clients at the perfect time - when they're actively looking for an accountant.