Extract from the commercial register of the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the largest states in Europe, the British monarch is also the head of 15 independent states. Like any country developed in the field of trade and commercial turnover, Great Britain has created a national trade register. An extract from the commercial register of the United Kingdom will help you find out general information about the company that plays a key role in the conclusion of a contract, when starting or involving a company in litigation or checking an existing counterparty. Control and maintenance of the UK commercial register is entrusted to the Department of Business, Innovation and Crafts of the Ministry of Economy — Companies House. Entering data, and the register and the request for information are carried out in electronic form. The register contains information about legal entities registered in the UK, including foreign legal entities, while the register does not contain information about private entrepreneurs and general partnerships. All companies, in accordance with the law on public companies, are obliged to submit information to the commercial register, while the responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the information is assigned to the company.

Due to the complex legal system in the UK, companies located in different regions are subject to different laws. English law is valid in England and Wales, and in Scotland and Northern Ireland, the relevant legislation of these regions applies. The Trade Register allows you to request data on companies located in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar, since these territories are under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom.

Extract from the commercial register of the United Kingdom for checking the counterparty when concluding a transaction

The information component of the commercial register is the most necessary function for companies deciding to expand their market of activity or securely enter into a contract with a legal entity located and registered in the UK. An extract from the commercial register or Company Record includes the basic information as of the requested date. The information provided includes: the name of the company, legal form, date of registration, information about the director, registration address and additional information that will allow you to be convinced of the reliability of the organization and are not afraid to cooperate with unknown counterparties. As part of this service, we will help you request the following documents:

• Extract from the commercial register of the UK (Company record) in electronic form (the document is sent to you in .pdf format). The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro;
• Extract from the register with an apostille (the document is certified by the apostille and handed over to you in hard copy). The cost of the document will be — 240 euro;
• It should be noted that the delivery of the document is not included in the cost of the service and is paid separately, taxes and fees charged are included in the cost of the service and do not require additional costs. Certificate of Incorporation in electronic form (the document is sent to you in .pdf format). The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro;
• Certificate of Good Standing in electronic form (the document is sent to you in .pdf format). The cost of obtaining an extract is 49 euro;
• Current Appointments Report in electronic form (the document is sent to you in .pdf format). The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro;
• Annual Return in electronic form (the document is sent to you in .pdf format). The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro; Memorandum of Association in electronic form (the document is sent to you in .pdf format). The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro;
• Appointment of Director or Secretary in electronic form (the document is sent to you in .pdf format). The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro;
• Tax resident certificate in electronic form. The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro;
• Electronic certificate of completeness. The cost of obtaining an extract is 14 euro;
• Request for any certificate with apostille. The cost of the document will be 350 euros;
• It should be noted that the delivery of documents is not included in the cost of services and is paid separately, taxes and fees are included in the cost of services and do not require additional costs.

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Extract from the commercial register of the United Kingdom for court

In the course of work, there is a possibility of a disputable situation that will lead you to the courtroom, while the legal system within which you will protect the interests of your business may be different, ranging from the High Court of Great Britain to the Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation. In this case, you will always need to provide the court with information about the defendant or about a third party, confirming the existence and full functioning of the company. An extract from the UK Commercial Register will assist you in preparing for the process and will give the court all the information it needs to start the proceedings. It is worth noting the fact that if an extract from the register is not provided, for example, to the Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation, the court will oblige you to provide information within a certain period, the omission of which will lead to the abandonment of the case. If you need data from the UK commercial register, we will be happy to help you!