How To Run a UK Business Check (Incorporated Entities)

SmartSearch Dashboard

1.    Select business type:

2.    Enter an optional search reference

This is an optional field for your own internal reference.

3.    Input business details

Fill in all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk.

If you are running a search on a Limited Partnership, there is also an option to select whether there is a partnership agreement.

4.    Select confirm on the company you wish to run a check by pressing confirm

5.    An overview of basic information on your chosen company will be displayed instead of a pass or refer resuIt

Multiple tabs are available on the page showing information such as company structure, corporate information and a financial summary.

The corporate structure tab is only available when searching for a Limited Liability Company not a Limited Partnership. There is also an option with companies showing corporate structure to check the UBO (Ulitmate Beneficial Owner). If you would like this service enabled on your account, please contact your Customer Success Manager.

6.    Due Diligence results will be shown on the left-hand tab on the screen and at the bottom of the webpage

7.    Once all checks are complete and any Due Diligence is actioned a full report is available to download.

This report will include all PEP/SAN checks that have taken place as well as the due diligence information and all other information.