Companies House

Companies House is the United Kingdom’s registrar of companies and is an executive agency of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. It is responsible for the incorporation and dissolution of companies and the registration of company information, including directors and shareholders. It also makes this information available to the public through its online database.

Companies House was established in 1844 as the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and was initially responsible for registering companies formed under the Joint Stock Companies Act 1844. Over the years, its responsibilities have expanded to include the incorporation and dissolution of companies and the registration of company information. Companies House is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, and has offices throughout the UK.

Companies House plays a critical role in the UK’s business landscape by providing a central register of company information that is easily accessible to the public. This information is used by a wide range of stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and the general public, to make informed decisions about companies. Companies House also plays a key role in maintaining confidence in the UK’s business environment by ensuring that companies are operating transparently and in compliance with the law.