Actions6
Overview
This node interacts with the UK Companies House API to retrieve detailed information about companies. It supports operations such as searching companies by name, getting a company's profile, filing history, officers, persons with significant control, and registered office address. This node is useful for users who need to access official company data for verification, research, or compliance purposes.
Use Case Examples
- Search for companies by name to find matching company records.
- Retrieve detailed profile information for a specific company using its registration number.
- Fetch the filing history of a company to review its submitted documents.
- List the directors and secretaries of a company to understand its management structure.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Company Name or Number | The company name to search for or the registration number for other operations, used to identify the target company. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON response from the Companies House API containing the requested company information, which varies depending on the operation selected.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for the UK Companies House API, used for HTTP Basic Authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the 'Company Name or Number' input is correctly provided and matches the expected format (name for search, registration number for other operations).
- Check that the API key credential is valid and has the necessary permissions to access the Companies House API.
- If an 'Unknown operation' error occurs, verify that the operation parameter is set to one of the supported values: search, getProfile, getFilingHistory, getOfficers, getPsc, or getAddress.
Links
- UK Companies House API Documentation - Official documentation for the Companies House API, detailing endpoints and usage.