Resources
A curated collection of useful links and tools for company due diligence, fraud prevention, and financial research in the UK.
Fraud & Crime Reporting
Action Fraud
The UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime. Report fraud, get advice, and find out how to protect yourself and your business.
reportfraud.police.ukReport Identity Misuse at Companies House
Report a company that has used your personal details without your permission to register as a director or person with significant control.
gov.ukNational Crime Agency
The UK's lead agency against organised crime, including economic crime, money laundering, and corporate fraud.
nationalcrimeagency.gov.ukTax & Financial Compliance
HMRC Deliberate Tax Defaulters
HMRC's published list of individuals and companies who have received penalties for deliberately defaulting on their taxes.
gov.ukHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
The UK's tax authority. Check VAT numbers, view tax guidance, and access corporation tax resources.
gov.uk/hmrcCheck a UK VAT Number
Verify whether a UK VAT registration number is valid and view the associated business name and address.
tax.service.gov.ukNamed Tax Avoidance Schemes, Promoters, Enablers & Suppliers
HMRC's current list of named tax avoidance schemes and the promoters, enablers, and suppliers involved. Check whether a scheme or individual has been flagged.
gov.ukCompany & Director Research
Companies House Search
The official UK register of companies. Search for company information, filing history, officers, and accounts.
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.ukGet Information About a Company
Government guidance on how to look up company details, check director disqualifications, and verify company status.
gov.ukDisqualified Directors Register
Search the official register of disqualified company directors. Check whether a person is legally barred from acting as a director.
gov.ukThe Insolvency Service
Provides information on insolvency, bankruptcy, and company liquidation. Search the individual insolvency register and find details on winding-up petitions.
gov.ukNature of Business: SIC Codes
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes used by Companies House to classify the nature of business activities.
resources.companieshouse.gov.ukRegulatory & Legal
FCA Financial Services Register
Search for firms and individuals authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Check if a company is regulated before doing business with them.
fca.org.ukFCA Warning List
Check the FCA's list of unauthorised firms and individuals known to be running investment scams or operating without proper authorisation.
fca.org.ukHM Land Registry
Search property ownership records in England and Wales. Useful for verifying registered addresses and property holdings of companies and directors.
gov.ukOFSI Sanctions List
Search the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation consolidated list. Check whether individuals or entities are subject to UK financial sanctions.
sanctionssearch.ofsi.hmtreasury.gov.ukBeneficial Ownership & Transparency
Register of Overseas Entities
Search for overseas entities that own land or property in the UK and view their registered beneficial owners.
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.ukPersons with Significant Control (PSC) Guidance
Government guidance on PSC requirements. Understand who must be registered as a person with significant control of a company.
gov.ukAll links open in a new tab and point to official UK government or regulatory websites. Planet Intelligence is not affiliated with any of these organisations.