Actions6
Overview
This node interacts with the UK Companies House API to retrieve various types of company information based on the selected operation. It supports searching companies by name, fetching detailed company profiles, filing histories, officers, persons with significant control, and registered office addresses. This node is useful for users needing to automate retrieval of official company data for compliance, research, or business intelligence purposes.
Use Case Examples
- Search for companies by name to find registration details.
- Retrieve the filing history of a company to review its submitted accounts and returns.
- Get a list of company officers to identify directors and secretaries.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Company Name or Number | The company name (for search operation) or the company registration number (for other operations) used to specify the target company. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON response from the Companies House API containing the requested company information based on the operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for the UK Companies House API, used for HTTP Basic Authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the provided company name or registration number is valid and correctly formatted.
- Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has necessary permissions.
- Common error: 'Unknown operation' indicates an invalid operation parameter; ensure the operation is one of the supported options.
- HTTP errors from the API may indicate rate limiting or invalid credentials; check API usage limits and credential validity.
Links
- UK Companies House API Documentation - Official documentation for the Companies House API, detailing endpoints and usage.