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Companies House API

UK gov open API for company registry, filings, and officers.

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Our Verdict

The canonical source for UK company data—free, dependable, and essential for any UK KYB stack.

Pros

  • Free, authoritative UK company data
  • Stable government-run endpoint
  • Covers filings, officers, PSCs
  • Solid base for KYB tools

Cons

  • Rate limits tight on free tier
  • Search is basic and imprecise
  • Historical data gaps exist
  • No SDKs, REST only
Best for: KYB, fintech, and compliance tools needing UK company registry data Not for: Teams wanting rich, pre-enriched global company intelligence

When to Use Companies House API

Good fit if you need

  • KYB verification using UK company registry data
  • Automated director/officer checks for onboarding
  • Filing date monitoring for compliance alerts
  • Company data enrichment for B2B sales intelligence
  • Open data integration for legal due diligence tools

Lock-in Assessment

Low 5/5
Lock-in Score
5/5

Companies House API Pricing

Pricing Model
free
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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