UK Company Director Search

Search company directors for free using the Companies House public register. Enter a name to find all current and past directorships held by any UK company officer - no sign-up required.

UK Company Director Search - How It Works

This free UK company director search tool lets you look up any director, secretary, or officer by name. Enter a surname (or surname and first name) to search the Companies House register. Results show each officer's appointment history, the companies they are or were connected to, and their registered correspondence address. Director data on Companies House is part of the public record, so searching is free and open to anyone.

What Information Can You Find?

• Full name - as registered at Companies House
• Appointment details - role (director, secretary, LLP member), appointment and resignation dates
• Company connections - which companies they are or were appointed to, with current status
• Date of birth - month and year (day is withheld for privacy)
• Correspondence address - the service address on the public register

Why Search for Company Directors?

• Due diligence - verify who controls a company before signing contracts or making investments
• Background checks - see all current and past directorships held by an individual
• Fraud prevention - identify individuals with directorships at dissolved or failed companies
• Networking - find decision-makers at companies you want to do business with
• Compliance - verify director identities as part of KYC and AML procedures

Search Tips

• Search by surname for best results (e.g. "Smith" rather than "John Smith")
• Companies House stores names in SURNAME, Forename format
• Click on a company name to view the full company profile including all officers
• Results include both current and resigned officers

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• Free Company Search - search by company name or number
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is company director information public?

Yes. Details of UK company directors and officers are held on the public Companies House register and anyone can search them for free. This includes their name, role, appointment and resignation dates, and the companies they are connected to.

What information about a director is available?

You can typically see a director's full name, their role (such as director or secretary), appointment and resignation dates, the companies they are or were appointed to, and their correspondence (service) address. Their month and year of birth is shown, but the day is withheld for privacy.

Can I see all companies a director is involved with?

Yes. Searching by a person's name lets you view their current and past appointments across different companies. This is useful for due diligence, background checks and understanding someone's business track record.

Is a director's home address public?

Generally no. Directors provide a service (correspondence) address for the public register, which is what appears in search results. A director's usual residential address is kept on a separate register that is not openly available, and it can be suppressed in most circumstances.

How should I search for a director by name?

Searching by surname usually gives the best results, as Companies House stores names in SURNAME, Forename format. Results include both current and resigned officers, so you can trace someone's full appointment history.

Is company directors search free?

Yes. The Companies House register is a public record, and searching company directors UK-wide is free. This tool lets you search by name and view all current and past directorships at no cost, with no account required.

How do I find a company director using just their name?

Enter the person's surname (or surname and first name) into the search box. The tool searches the Companies House public register and returns any officers whose name matches, along with their appointment history and the companies they are or were connected to. It is free and does not require you to know the company name in advance.

Can I search company directors UK-wide across all registered companies?

Yes. The search covers all UK-registered companies on the Companies House public register - including companies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. You can look up directors across all sectors and company types, and the results include both active appointments and historical ones.