OpenCorporates is a company that provides access to rich company information through their API. They offer a comprehensive database of companies worldwide, including details on filings, officers, and beneficial owners.

OpenCorporates

OpenCorporates is the largest open database of companies in the world, with over 200 million companies in 140 jurisdictions. Our data is used regularly used by millions of users every day, as well as hundreds of organisations at scale – including government agencies, financial institutions and tech companies.

Open Data Incubator for Europe (ODINE)

🍁 Canada's new law introduces a national public beneficial ownership register, enhancing corporate transparency and combating money laundering. What a game-changer for data-driven governance.

#DataScience #CorporateTransparency #Canada

Good business starts with knowing who you’re dealing with.

From streamlining your onboarding processes, supplier due-diligence, underwriting, loans, relief funds, know-your-customer (KYC), ESG or regulatory compliance — the success of your operations is built on dependable entity verification.

And effective, efficient company verification is all about accurate, reliable legal-entity data.

That's where we come in. Search the world’s largest open legal-entity database or plug the data direct into your applications and processes 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSjev2pe

#entityverification #legalentitydata #datatrust

Data changes fast in the modern world, so staying up-to-date is not just an advantage – it's a necessity. At OpenCorporates, we understand that the traditional monthly or quarterly updates are a thing of the past.

Which is why our 5th Legal-Entity Data Principle is ⚡ Today’s world needs real-time data ⚡

We believe in minimizing the latency between changes at the source and updates in our database, making it functionally insignificant so our data is as close to real-time as possible.

Whether you're making strategic business decisions, conducting research, or ensuring compliance, using real-time data ensures you're always working with the most up-to-date information.

#DataAccuracy #RealTimeData #OpenCorporates #TrustInData

In our latest blog post, we explore how Aravo Solutions - Integrated Risk & Resilience is enhancing corporate transparency globally with their OpenCorporates Intelligence Solution.

With features including 👇

🔍 Direct verification from primary sources
🛡️ Simplified compliance screening
🔄 Unique IDs for data integrity

The solution is all about bringing clarity and trust to company data on a global scale.

Check out our post for an in-depth look at this innovative approach to corporate transparency 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCSBcG8j

#CorporateTransparency #DataVerification #Aravo

"Horowitz urged Congress to consider legislation that would extend the system and expand its authorities, arguing it’s central to shifting from a “pay-and-chase” model to one of fraud prevention."

What a novel idea.  Continue the great work, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) and US Government Accountability Office

A good user experience is the ultimate competitive advantage. Take yours to the next level by leveraging the OpenCorporates API in your customer onboarding process 🚀

A smoother, more efficient onboarding means no more data entry errors. Give your customers the ability to complete onboarding forms by doing a quick search for their company, selecting the right one, and auto-filling all their correct legal entity details, information that isn’t always easy to remember or find.

✅ Easier onboarding forms mean happier users.
✅ Happier users mean more completed forms.
✅ More completed forms means a better conversion rates for your business.

The quality of your customer data will also significantly improve once you have a standardized source for accurate and up-to-date company information.

Embrace the future of onboarding with the OpenCorporates API 👉 https://lnkd.in/eehZKuCW

#OpenCorporateAPI #DataManagement #UserExperience #BusinessInnovation

Ever wondered what makes Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) different from shareholders? Recognising the difference is crucial in the global fight against financial crime, yet it’s a bigger challenge than most people realise.

Our latest article dives deep into the world of UBOs, revealing how identifying them can play a key role in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud.

Learn about the complex challenges in identifying UBOs, and how new regulations like the Corporate Transparency Act is set to change the game, and where to find the most up-to-date resources on the Open Ownership website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6tqSXCJ

#FinancialTransparency #UBO #BusinessEthics #FightFinancialCrime

Canada has just passed a law creating a national public beneficial ownership register 🍁 

This game-changing Bill is set to increase corporate transparency, fight money laundering, and strengthen Canada’s economic integrity.

The registry will align with global standards set by Open Ownership to track real ownership of corporations, making it harder for illicit activities to thrive. 

Dive into the details with Open Ownership's full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/ed2YDmhy

#UBO #TransparencyMatters #BillC42

Knowing a legal entity’s address can help reduce risk, prevent fraud, and boost sales and marketing efforts, but the free-form nature of address data makes it difficult to index or query effectively. 

Which is why we now provide parsed address data for all US state jurisdictions as an add-on to your bulk data deliveries, giving you access to addresses in a consistent, machine-readable format, with components that can be formatted to suit your needs.

Whether you rely on location-based data for financial-crime investigations, third-party risk management, or B2B marketing, success hinges on having address data you can trust is up-to-date, complete, and accurate ✅

Want to know more? Our latest blog post has all the details 👉 https://lnkd.in/epe6kCTc

#AddressParsing #DataQuality #B2BMarketing #RiskManagement #FinCrimePrevention

The OpenCorporates database continued to grow this spooky season 🎃 

In October we added 👇 

🏢 1,386,294 companies
👤 596,618 officers
📍 1,034,962 registered addresses

Check out our data coverage overview for more details 👉 https://lnkd.in/euQZiqN9
 
#CorporateTransparency #GlobalUpdate

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