Corporate Registries

Official registries turn a brand into a legal entity with named people, dates, and addresses — the backbone of due diligence.

Key sources

OpenCorporates — largest cross-jurisdiction aggregator; start here to find the entity and its home registry.
National registries — Companies House (UK, free, rich), SEC EDGAR (US filings), state Secretary-of-State registries (US incorporation), and each country's equivalent.
Beneficial ownership — UK PSC register, EU registers, and OpenOwnership for who ultimately controls an entity.
Sanctions/PEP — OFAC, EU, UN lists and OpenSanctions for screening.
Leaks — ICIJ Offshore Leaks database for offshore structures.